Document Number: QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028
Document Title: Common Systems EOP
HSSE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COMMON SYSTEMS
Scope and application This procedure is developed as part of QGC’s Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets the international standard AS / NZS ISO 14001. In accordance with the EMS and Section 4.4.6 of AS / NZS ISO 14001, key operations and activities associated with significant environmental aspects must be controlled to:
▪ Avoid, minimise and manage environmental risk;
▪ Comply with legal and other requirements; and
▪ Continually improve.
This procedure applies to all aspects of operation, maintenance and repairs relating to Common Systems’ infrastructure (Common Systems Assets, as referred in Appendix D), following handover to the operational team.
This procedure, therefore, does not consider environmental management associated with:
▪ the construction and/or commissioning of Common Systems infrastructure;
▪ the operational management of regulated and unregulated storage structures;
▪ the Condamine Power Station (CPS);
▪ the Water Treatment Plants (Northern and Central)
Unless otherwise specified, the Operations Manager, Common Systems is accountable for implementing this procedure.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 6 of 66
Contents 1.0 Background ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Purpose and Scope.......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Document Revisions and Approval ................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Distribution and Intended Audience ............................................................................................... 9
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.0 Resources ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................. 10
4.0 Risk Management ......................................................................................................................... 12
5.0 Performance Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 14
6.0 Implementation ............................................................................................................................ 37
7.0 Performance Evaluation................................................................................................................ 40
8.0 Management Review .................................................................................................................... 42
9.0 Records ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix A Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Appendix B Acronyms/Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 46
Appendix C Key References/Associated Documents ....................................................................................... 48
Appendix D Common Systems Assets (in-scope) ............................................................................................. 49
Appendix E Federal Approvals and Environmental Authorities Conditions Assessment ................................ 55
Appendix F SQP Declaration ............................................................................................................................ 64
Appendix G DAWE Approval Letter .................................................................................................................. 65
List of tables Table 1 – Roles and Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 10 Table 2 – Hazards and Effects- Common Systems ................................................................................... 13 Table 3 – Soil and Groundwater Management Performance Criteria ........................................................ 14 Table 4 – Land Release Management Performance Criteria .................................................................... 17 Table 5 – Noise Management Performance Criteria .................................................................................. 20 Table 6 – Air Quality Performance Criteria ................................................................................................ 20 Table 7 – Biosecurity Management Performance Criteria ......................................................................... 22 Table 8 - Biodiversity Performance Criteria ............................................................................................... 24 Table 9 - Reinstatement Management Performance Criteria .................................................................... 25 Table 10 - Rehabilitation Management Performance Criteria .................................................................... 27 Table 11 - Hazardous Materials Management Performance Criteria ........................................................ 32 Table 12 - Waste Management Performance Criteria ............................................................................... 33 Table 13 – Incident Reporting and Notification Management Performance Criteria ................................. 36 Table 14 - Environmental Assurance Details ............................................................................................. 41 Table 15 – General target timeframe to close non-conformity ................................................................... 42
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 7 of 66
INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 8 of 66
1.0 Background
1.1 Purpose and Scope This Environmental Operating Procedure (EOP) addresses the environmental management and reporting requirements for operation of QGC’s Common Systems infrastructure.
Under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004, a holder of a pipeline licence must comply with Australian Standard 2885.3 which requires that an operations environmental management plan be developed and implemented. In complying with this EOP and environmental approvals requirements, the holder will be carrying out the petroleum activities in a way that manages the risk of environmental harm to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
Additionally, in accordance with conditions 3 and 29 of the EPBC Approval 2008/4399, an Environmental Management Plan for PPL 153, 154 and 155 must be prepared and approved by the Department of Environment and Energy (DoEE).
This EOP supports the operation of QGC’s Common Systems infrastructure, outlining the environmental management measures to adhere to legislative and environmental approvals requirements and mitigate the environmental risks to achieve Shell’s goal of zero harm to people and the environment. This procedure covers the operational activities of managing Common Systems infrastructure and includes the establishment of environmental performance criteria, management measures, monitoring, auditing and corrective action requirements to protect the environment by managing risks to ALARP.
In scope of this EOP is the management of:
• Gas and water transmission pipelines (HDPE and steel) and all associated above ground infrastructure i.e., air release valves (ARV), high point vents (HPV), and low point drains (LPD).
• Receipt stations, delivery stations, main line valve (MLV) stations.
• Sales stations.
• Water pump stations.
• Telecommunication lines/towers associated with transmission pipelines.
• Outdoor high voltage oil filled power transformers and bunded transformer enclosures with associated oil/water separator.
• Indoor high voltage SF6 gas insulated switchgear.
• High voltage outdoor substations with SF6 gas insulated switchgear, oil filled power transformers and bunded transformer enclosures with associated oil/water separator.
• High voltage overhead powerlines and associated easement.
Activities and assets outside of the scope of this EOP and managed by other procedures comprise:
• Construction-related activities;
• Regulated and unregulated storage structures;
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 9 of 66
• Monitoring infrastructure associated with seepage and groundwater bores;
• Condamine Power Station;
• Water treatment plants (Northern and Central);
• Monitoring associated with this procedure.
1.2 Document Revisions and Approval This document has been prepared by the Field Environment Advisor and shall be reviewed and endorsed in accordance with the RACIE Matrix at the front of this document. This document bears a revision status identifier which will change with each revision.
1.3 Distribution and Intended Audience This document is intended for use by Upstream Common Systems Operational teams, Upstream Common Systems Contractors, QGC Environment team, QGC Compliance team and all other QGC stakeholders. The document will be made available on the QGC intranet and document control system (eBentley).
In addition, this document must be submitted for review and approval of the DoEE and published on QGC’s website within 20 business days following approval.
2.0 References
2.1 Legislation, Approvals and Procedures This EOP along with subsidiary management plans and procedures must adhere to all applicable environmental approvals, legislation and standards. Environmental and planning approvals and legislation are outlined below with a comprehensive list of legislation, standards and referenced documents provided at Appendix B.
▪ Environmental Protection Act 1994;
▪ Nature Conservation Act 1992;
▪ Vegetation Management Act 1999;
▪ Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999;
▪ Australian Standard 2885.3;
▪ ISO14001 International Standard Environmental Management Systems requirements for guidance;
▪ Shell HSSE & SP Control Framework;
▪ Shell Australia HSSE Incident Reporting Investigation and Follow up Procedure;
▪ All relevant Environmental Authorities; and
▪ EPBC 2008/4399- Federal Pipeline Approval applicable to PPL 153, 154 and155- conditions 3 and 29.
This document supersedes the following Environmental Management Plans:
▪ Framework Environmental Management Plan- QCLNG-BG00-ENV-PLN-000007, Rev 2;
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 10 of 66
▪ Environmental Management Plan- Gas Collection Header Pipeline- QCLNG-BG00-ENV-PLN-000002,Rev 3;
▪ SEWPAC Condition Compliance Statement and EMP Narrows Bundled Crossing, QCLNG-COR-QGC-010442, Rev D;
▪ Environmental Management Plan - QCLNG Export Pipeline from Miles to MLV7- QCLNG-BG00-ENV-PLN-000003, Rev 4;
▪ Draft Environmental Management Plan Part A Export Pipeline (Narrows Crossing – Terrestrial Section)- QCLNG-BG03-ENV-PLN-000003. Rev A; and
▪ Environmental Management Plan Part B - Export Pipeline (Narrows Crossing- Marine Section)-Environmental Authority Application- QCLNG-BG03-ENV-PLN-000004, Rev B.
2.2 Environmental Management System (EMS) QGC operates an ISO14001-certified Environmental Management System as outlined in QGC HSSE & SP Management System Manual (QCQGC-BX00-HSS-MAN-000005). This EOP is the primary operational control document for implementing the EMS within QGC’s Common Systems infrastructure. EMS documents, as listed in Appendix C, support this EOP and can be accessed in eBentley.
3.0 Resources The following resources are required to implement this EOP.
3.1 Responsibilities The following responsibilities apply when undertaking activities covered by this document.
Table 1 – Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
Operations Manager Common Systems
▪ Overall accountability for Common Systems infrastructure as detailed in thisEOP, including monitoring and maintenance;
▪ Provide adequate resources to ensure this procedure is adhered to;
▪ Drive a culture of compliance.
Transmission/HV/Automation & Telecom Superintendent
▪ Ensure this procedure is followed in relation to management of CommonSystems infrastructure in their control;
▪ Ensure all personnel complete relevant environmental training
▪ Ensure the environmental performance criteria are met in accordance withthis procedure;
▪ Ensure Asset/Safety Critical Elements are reviewed and raised forcompletion;
▪ Ensure all environmental incidents are notified to the Field EnvironmentAdvisor (FEA) as soon as practicable (within 4 hours) to enable appropriatereporting to the regulator (where required);
▪ Ensure any incidents are appropriately reported in FIM;
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 11 of 66
Role Responsibilities
▪ Ensure completion of incident investigations and identification and close out of any corrective and preventative actions;
▪ Provide input into applicable environmental forums to help drive environmental performance;
▪ Ensure Management of Change process is followed and engages FEA to consider environmental impacts;
▪ Drive a culture of compliance.
Water and Power Operations Manager
▪ Ensure this procedure is followed in relation to management of Common Systems infrastructure in their control;
▪ Ensure all personnel complete relevant environmental training to meet these requirements;
▪ Ensure the environmental performance criteria are met in accordance with this procedure.
Field Environment Advisor (FEA) for Operations
▪ Co-ordinate the communication of the requirements of this procedure to relevant personnel; including providing suitable environmental awareness training programs to ensure personnel are aware and understand the requirements of this procedure;
▪ Communication of potentially regulator-notifiable incidents to the Environment Upstream Lead;
▪ Assure the implementation of this procedure by Operations and provide feedback on quality of assurance as required;
▪ Assist with incident investigations, non-compliances and corrective and preventative actions;
▪ Provide environmental input into MOCs;
▪ Provide advice on environmental issues and drive a culture of environmental performance and improvement;
▪ Where required, engage QGC subject matter experts to ascertain technical environmental guidance;
▪ Provide assurance of operation inspection programs required for evaluation of compliance with this EOP;
▪ Support annual internal audit program.
Environment Compliance Lead and Environment Compliance Advisors
▪ Ensure Common Systems processes align to EMS requirements;
▪ Ensure this procedure is incorporated into the EMS internal audit program;
▪ Notify environmental incidents to the regulator, as required;
▪ Coordinate all communication with the Regulators;
▪ Prepare the relevant associated environmental annual returns and submit to the Regulators;
▪ Ensure regular review of the evaluation of compliance with this EOP and the annual audit program.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 12 of 66
Role Responsibilities
Lead Tenures/Permits ▪ Accountable for administering financial assurance calculations and submissions to administering authority relevant to associated environmental pipeline authorities;
▪ Permit applications, amendments and relinquishment relevant to the operation of transmission assets.
Lead Rehabilitation ▪ Technical environmental advice regarding, maintenance, decommissioning and rehabilitation; or escalation to subject matter experts if required;
Contractor ▪ Adhere to all relevant requirements of this procedure;
▪ Ensure suitable environmental training programs are implemented.
Access / Social Performance ▪ Respond to stakeholder communications relevant to this activity.
Transmission / HV Operators
All Staff (employees and
contractors)
▪ Complete necessary surveillance and maintenance tasks to reduce the risk of environmental impacts
▪ Raise any environmental concerns, promote best practices, and drive continual improvement;
▪ Follow procedures as required to ensure the environmental impacts of their work are minimised;
▪ Participate in the HSSE induction and any additional training programs;
▪ Seek advice and direction from the Field Environment Advisor about environmental requirements and issues; and
▪ Report environmental incidents and participate in incident investigations.
APA ▪ Owner of pipelines PPL 153, 154 and 155. Holder of the EA EPPG 945113. Refer to specific commercial contract for further details.
3.2 Finance
Common Systems Budget
The Environment Operations Manager or delegate must provide input into the budget as part of the annual business planning process to ensure all costs related to environmental elements, approvals, conditions and commitments are incorporated. This includes:
▪ Statutory fees and charges (annual returns); ▪ Offset programs and obligations under State and federal provisions (indirect offsets); ▪ Financial contribution to monitoring programs; ▪ Environmental management including equipment, incident investigation and clean up.
4.0 Risk Management QGC maintains Hazard and Effect Registers (HERS) which capture hazards and their respective controls associated with the Export Pipeline (E05), Gas Collection Header (GCH) and associated pipeline facilities (QCOPS-BX00-HSS-REG-000005) as well as field compression stations, central processing plants and gas and
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 13 of 66
water trunklines (QCOPS-BX00- HSS-REG-000004). The significant environmental risks have been extracted from the HERS and are provided below. The controls and recovery measures have been identified and are to be established such that the risks are managed to ALARP. The Shell Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) is attached as Appendix E.
Below are the most significant risks that have been identified for Upstream Common Systems infrastructure.
Table 2 – Hazards and Effects- Common Systems
Environmental Attribute
Source(s) of Hazard
Threat Consequence (Potential) RAM Rating *
Controls
P A C E
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation / Water quality
Pipeline Construction or Maintenance
Lack of or inappropriate reinstatement or rehabilitation
Ineffective stormwater control
Lack of stabilisation / vegetation cover, erosion and sediment release off right of way and into watercourse or marine environment leading to contamination of water, habitat alteration, breach of EA conditions, habitat alteration, landholder complaints
Landholder complaints
Regulatory enforcement
0D 0D
2E 3D
- Civil design (erosion sediment control - berms, rocks checks, coir logs). - Depth of cover. - Mobile data system - Civil maintenance tracking. - Regular operator inspections including watercourse crossings.
Air Pipeline operations
Venting, seal failure, erosion/ corrosion
Release of hydrocarbon gas to the atmosphere, visible smoke, reputation impacts
0D 0D
2D 2D
- Emergency response plan. - Landowner liaisons. - Management Plans/Procedures i.e. Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management Plan Flare and Process Vent Management Plan and Leak Management Plan.
Biosecurity Areas outside of QGS tenements, properties within QGC’s tenements.
Import of contaminated machinery, vehicles or equipment to QGC worksites / private properties
Introduction or spread of invasive biosecurity matters, i.e. Weeds / pathogens / fire ants. Breach of legislation- Habitat alteration / impact Economic impact Landholder impacts / grievances
2B 2C 3C 3C
- Biosecurity Manual - Vehicle machinery hygiene - Supplier assurance checks - LAARs - RoW Patrols - Vegetation management program
Land Contamination
Water transfer in operational pipelines
Failed ARV resulting in high saline water release (fines or sediment blocking ARV)
Breach of EA Landholder complaint Instability of RoW Reputational Damage Environmental Release
0A 1D
2E 2E
- Design - RoW Patrols - Emergency Response Plan
Biodiversity Disturbed footprints; Operational Infrastructure.
Loss of habitat, Impact to Habitat i.e. Narrows, remnant vegetation and watercourse crossings
Reduced habitat, breach of EA
0D 0D
2D 3D
- Monitoring and rectification program through mobile data system - Civil maintenance tracking.
Noise Pig trap / pipeline blowdown;
Equipment operating outside of
Breach of EA Landholder complaint Regulatory Enforcement
3D 0D
2D 1D
-Equipment design; - Permit to Work system; - Noise Manual;
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 14 of 66
Maintenance venting.
design noise specifications;
Infrastructure too close to sensitive receptors.
- Stakeholder Management; -Alternative arrangement agreement with impacted receptors
Waste Waste left on site
Incorrect disposal of regulated waste
Ineffective waste management.
Breach of EA Landholder complaint Increased disposal costs Reputational Damage Environmental Release
0D
0D
0D 2C
- Waste Manual; - Permit to Work system; -Offsite waste disposal treatment.
5.0 Performance Criteria Performance criteria have been established to benchmark environmental performance and compliance requirements for each key aspect in line with the risks outlined in section 4.0. Performance criteria ranked and recognised as a significant environment risk are highlighted in the following sections. The associated controls are managed through the referenced management system.
Soil and Groundwater
Activities that could cause disturbance to land and soil on QGC sites include:
• Maintenance activities – civil earthworks, rehabilitation;
• Ineffective stormwater controls; and
• Loss of primary containment.
Impacts:
• Loss of, degradation or contamination of topsoil and subsoil; and
• Impact on agricultural cropping land and soil productivity.
Objectives:
• To minimise soil loss and degradation; and
• To minimise impact to agricultural cropping land, soil productivity and increase rehabilitation and agricultural potential through appropriate land management practices.
Table 3 – Soil and Groundwater Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management System Responsible Person
SW01 All soil is managed in accordance with the site-specific soil management recommendations specified within the ATW while meeting the supporting requirements from the Soil Manual.
Soil Manual
Land Release Manual
Environmental Authorities
ATWs
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 15 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management System Responsible Person
SW02 No measurable decreases in surface soil quality in comparison to pre-development assessment identified (i.e. soil sampling).
Soil Manual
IECA
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
FEA
SW03 No instances of erosion and sediment mobilisation to waters or sensitive receiving environments (refer to Environmental Protection Act 1994 for ‘waters’ definition).
Soil Manual
Land Release Manual
IECA
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
SW04 No recorded landowner complaints relating to erosion, sedimentation and rehabilitation.
SMS
Soil Manual
IECA
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
SW05 Civil maintenance works undertaken within water crossings have approved erosion and sediment control plans implemented compliant with both the Soil Manual and IECA 2008.
Soil Manual
IECA
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
SW06 Any works occurring within and at a watercourse are to meet licence and permit conditions, DES, DAFF guidelines and codes.
Accepted Development Requirements for Operational Work that is constructing or raising waterway barrier works , October 2018
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
Contractor
Field Environment Advisor
SW07 No asset integrity failures because of soil erosion or stability.
Soil Manual
IECA
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 16 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management System Responsible Person
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
MDS
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
FEA
SW08 No instances of regulatory compliance enforcement action regarding soil erosion, sedimentation or land rehabilitation.
Soil Manual
IECA
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
FEA
SW09 Manage acid sulphate soils in accordance with site specific management plan and the Soil Manual.
Soil Manual
Site specific Management Plans
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
FEA
Soils & ESC Specialist
SW10 Contaminated land resulting from petroleum activities is remediated or encapsulated in a manner which is Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) certified and will not cause environmental harm.
Soil Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Procedure
Site Specific Plans,
NEPM 1999
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/ Lead Comms Engineer
FEA
Soils & ESC Specialist
SW11 An approved plan that incorporates requirements is to be developed and implemented to manage any contaminated land issues identified on site.
Soil Manual
Site Specific Plans,
NEPM 1999
Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Soils & ESC Specialist
Land Release Management
Activities that could cause contamination to the surrounding environment from land release include:
• Ineffective stormwater control;
• Refuelling of plant and equipment used during maintenance activities; and
• Coal seam gas water release.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 17 of 66
Impacts:
• Soil erosion and sediment release to land or water;
• Water pollution from inappropriate placement and management of water, materials, equipment and waste;
• Transfer of sediments, nutrients and pollutants to waterways by overland flow;
• Altered water flow regimes;
• Impact on aquatic flora and fauna as a result of altered water quality or quantity; and
• Unsuitable water due to contamination or elevated levels above criteria.
Objectives:
• To prevent sediment and nutrient release off site and adverse impacts on water quality;
• To manage water appropriately that is used and produced;
• To manage surface water flows and to minimise potential adverse impacts associated with altered flow regimes;
• To regularly monitor water sources for acceptability and compliance; and
• To minimise impacts to aquatic flora and fauna.
Table 4 – Land Release Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
LR01 No long-term ponding (>36 hours). Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR02 No scouring or erosion of the land
surface. Discharge is to a stable
landform (e.g. grassed or blue metal
area).
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR03 No silt / sedimentation within
discharge area or downstream of
discharge area.
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 18 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
LR04 No vegetation die-back within
discharge area or downstream of
discharge area (e.g. browning of
leaves, vegetation appears stressed
by comparison to surrounding
vegetation upstream of discharge).
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR05 Releases shall not enter waters
unless expressly authorised.
Release to waters meets water
quality requirements.
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR06 No visible salting in area of
discharge or downstream of
discharge area.
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR07 No visible oily sheen. If discharge
has potential liquid hydrocarbon
contamination (e.g. weed
washdown water), discharge to be
treated to meet the performance
criteria (e.g. released through
hydrocarbon filter sock).
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR08 No release of contaminants off site
(including weed seeds, biocide,
debris, etc).
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
Field Environment
Advisor
LR09 No exceedance of limits for release
as per relevant release criteria.
Ensure compliance with any site-
specific conditions of release.
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Contractor
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 19 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
Field Environment
Advisor
LR10 NATA laboratory Analysis
implemented and communicated to
Land Release Manual Transmission / HV Superintendent/ Transmission / HV Supervisor
Contractor
Field Environment Advisor
LR11 Adhere to LAAR Permit
requirements when using a
temporary wash down facility.
Land Release Manual
Biosecurity Manual
Biosecurity Procedure
All staff
Noise and Vibration
Activities that could generate noise on QGC sites include:
• Itinerant activities (for routine maintenance or emergency); and
• Equipment operating outside of design noise specifications;
• Infrastructure too close to sensitive receptors; and
• Vehicle movements.
Impacts:
• Environmental nuisance; and
• Landholder complaints.
Objectives:
• To operate in a manner that minimises the impact of noise on sensitive receptors;
• Comply with noise limits set by the Environmental Authority; and
• Document noise complaints within the Stakeholder Management System, and investigate and resolve.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 20 of 66
Table 5 – Noise Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/ System
Responsible Person
NM01 Noise emissions from QGC activities to comply with noise limits listed in the relevant Environmental Authority at all nearby sensitive receptors (with exception where an alternative arrangement is in place for that activity)
Noise Manual
EAs
All staff
NM02 No recorded complaints relating to noise emissions from QGC activities
Noise Manual All staff
Air Quality and Visual Amenity
Activities that could cause air quality impacts include:
• Dust from vehicle and machinery movements; and
• Venting, seal failure, erosion/corrosion; and
• Release of air borne contaminants from machinery or activities.
Impacts:
• Air pollution / increased greenhouse gas emissions; and
• Harm to health of humans, flora and fauna.
Objectives:
• All operations will be consistent with the Qld Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008;
• Consultation with potentially affected sensitive receptors in accordance with the LAARs procedure; and
• Minimised air quality related complaints received from residents and landholders.
Table 6 – Air Quality Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
AQ01 Manage emissions of greenhouse gases in
accordance with the QGC Upstream
Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management
Plan (GHGEMP)
GHGEMP Operations Manager Common
Systems
AQ02 No environmental nuisance from the
release of noxious or offensive airborne
contaminants, dust or particulate matter at
any sensitive or commercial place.
Environmental
Protection (Air)
Policy 2008
Transmission/HV/Automation
& Telecom Superintendent /
Supervisor / Operator / Lead
Comms Engineer
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 21 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
Contractor
AQ03 All machinery and equipment shall be well
maintained to ensure that it is in good
working order. Any proposed change to
equipment to be reviewed through MOC
process for any potential air quality
impacts.
Maximo (GWMS)
Pipeline Integrity
Management
System (PIMS)
Mobile Data
Solution
Management of
Change Procedure
Standard Operating
Procedures
Transmission/HV/Automation
& Telecom Supervisor /
Operator / Lead Comms
Engineer
Contractor
AQ04 Manage the detection, remediation,
monitoring and reporting of unplanned
releases from Common Systems facilities in
accordance with the Leak Management
Plan.
Leak Management
Plan
HSSE&SP Control
Framework-
Volatile Organic
Compound
Transmission/ HV/
Automation & Telecom
Superintendent/ Supervisor/
Operator / Lead Comms
Engineer
AQ05 Undertake three-yearly leakage detection
surveys at flanges to check for fugitive gas
emissions.
Pipeline Integrity
Management
System (PIMS).
Transmission/
Superintendent/ Supervisor/
Operator
AQ06 Report weeps and seeps in the Weeps and
Seeps Register.
Leak Management
Plan
Weeps and Seeps
Register
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV Supervisor/
Lead Comms Engineer
AQ07 Use water trucks for dust suppression at
sites and access roads for any excavation,
construction or clearing works, as required.
Land Release
Manual
All staff/ Transmission
Operator/ Contractor
AQ08 All lighting to be installed with reference to
AS 4282 and having guards to direct light
downwards.
AS 4282 Transmission /HV /Automation & Telecom Superintendent
AQ09 All complaints will be recorded in the
Stakeholder Management System (SMS)
and appropriately investigated.
Complaints
Handling
Procedure
Stakeholder
Mangement
System
Land Access Consultant Air Quality/ GHG Specialist
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 22 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
Environmental
Authorities
AQ10 Air quality monitoring and sampling must
be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Air Quality
Sampling Manual and/or Australian
Standard 4323:1:1995, whichever is
appropriate for the relevant measurement.
LAARS
Environmental
Protection (Air)
Policy 2008
Air Quality/ GHG Specialist
Biosecurity
The potential for invasion and further spread of weed and pest species exists due to:
• Disturbance of topsoil from maintenance activities;
• Removal of pasture competition through over grazing or disturbance of reinstated areas;
• Creation of favourable conditions such as increased water, light, food through the changing of land management activities;
• Introduction of weeds/pests from other properties by movement of vehicles and machinery and materials including soil, mulch, gravel;
• Inadequate grounds maintenance, not recognizing newly emerged weed infestations which would lead to spread over the property area; and
• Inappropriate waste and food storage.
Impact:
• Proliferation of pest and weed species.
Objective:
• Restrict the introduction or spread of pest and weed species
Table 7 – Biosecurity Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management System Responsible Person
BS01 No introduction or spread of invasive or
legislated biosecurity matters as a result
of petroleum activities.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
All staff
BS02 No spread of invasive or legislated
biosecurity matter as a result of
petroleum activities within or between
properties.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
All staff
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 23 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management System Responsible Person
BS03 No breaches of biosecurity related land
access rules.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
All staff
BS04 All vehicles and machinery contain
current Biosecurity Declaration –
Vehicles / Machinery completed by
competent person, at ALL times.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
All staff
BS05 Things being moved or supplied to a QGC
site from a separate property must be
accompanied by a completed Biosecurity
declaration – Supply of things,
completed by a competent person.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
Transmission / HV /
Automation & Telecom
Superintendent
BS06 Suppliers of Things from outside of QGC
tenements must provide an
environment management plan of the
facility outlining biosecurity actions, for
review and approval prior to movement.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
Transmission / HV /
Automation & Telecom
Superintendent
Contractors
BS07 If things are being supplied from within a
biosecurity zone, a Biosecurity
Instrument Permit must be obtained
from an inspector.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
Transmission / HV /
Automation & Telecom
Superintendent
Contractors
BS08 Keep records of all biosecurity,
declaration, training records and
measures taken by its business units for
at least 5 years.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
BS09 Importer bringing things into Australia
and supplying to QGC must be able to
demonstrate compliance with
appropriate Australian Quarantine &
Inspection Service procedures.
Biosecurity Management
Procedure / Biosecurity
Manual
Transmission / HV /
Automation & Telecom
Superintendent
Contractors
Biodiversity
Management of biodiversity as a result of petroleum activities must be in accordance with the specific performance criteria listed below.
This aspect shall also be managed in accordance with requirements of QGC Biodiversity Action Plan.
Activities that could cause biodiversity concerns include:
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 24 of 66
• Operations including; maintenance and reinstatement activities
Impacts
• Potential entrapment of fauna; and
• Potential injury or death of native fauna.
Objectives
• To minimise potential injury or death to fauna;
• To minimise impact to sensitive and protected flora and fauna habitats; and
• To minimise entrapment and stress to fauna.
Table 8 - Biodiversity Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management System
Responsible Person
BD01 Minimize practicable unnecessary light emanating
to the environment and potential disturbance to
nocturnal animals from external lighting, while
locating it as necessary to comply with occupational
health and safety (OHS) requirements.
Significant
Species
Management
Plan
Transmission /
HV /
Automation &
Telecom
Superintendent
BD02 All fauna entrapment / injuries reported to MDS
Fauna Management form
Fauna
management
Plan, Significant
Species
Management
Plan
All Staff
BD03 No tampering with animal breeding places without
engaging a licensed fauna spotter and consulting
Environment Upstream Lead.
Significant
Species
Management
Plan
Field
Environment
Advisor
BD04 Minimise vegetation management (i.e. woody
regrowth control) within reinstated MNES and ESAs
to only areas critical for operations.
Significant
Species
Management
Plan
Transmission /
HV /
Automation &
Telecom
Superintendent
Reinstatement, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Management
Common Systems should ensure effective reinstatement of the immediate disturbed area through the environmental management measures.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 25 of 66
Impacts:
• Poor reinstatement resulting in soil erosion, sedimentation and drainage to land or waters; and
• Water and soil degradation and soil mixing.
Objectives:
• To minimise modification to drainage patterns and achieve a landscape similar or identical to the pre-disturbed condition;
• To restore and enhance the environment, including wildlife habitat where practical;
• To establish the construction area with vegetation species identical or similar to the endemic species within the area;
• To minimise dust and other environmental nuisance;
• To prevent the establishment or spread of weeds and pests;
• To minimise impacts on visual amenity; and
• To minimise impacts to landholders and the community.
Table 9 - Reinstatement Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
RS01 Pipeline trenches must be backfilled
and topsoils reinstated within 3
months after pipe laying.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
RS02 Reinstatement of disturbed areas
must commence within 6 months
after cessation of petroleum
activities for the purpose of pipeline
construction or maintenance.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
RS03 Reinstated areas must:
a) be non-polluting;
b) be stable;
c) not negatively impact surface drainage lines;
d) have topsoil reinstated; and
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 26 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
e) Have groundcover that is
not a restricted plant
species, is growing, or have
an alternative soil
stabilisation method.
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
RS04 Contaminated land resulting from
petroleum activities is remediated or
encapsulated in a mater which is
Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)
certified and will not cause
environmental harm.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Environment Upstream
Lead
Contractor
RS05 Data has been provided to GIS in a
timely manner, particularly related to
Asset Lifestyle Stages, as per QCLNG-
BX00-GEN-PCE-000006 Spatial Data
Model and Data Capture Dictionary,
and the Contract (if applicable).
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
CEMP
ECP
Vegetation Management
Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
RS06 Minimise area actively managed for operational purposes e.g. woody vegetation management on rights of way
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
CEMP
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor/ QGC
Rehabilitation Lead
Contractor
RS07 Compliance with any site specific
reinstatement conditions of ATW,
EA, SSMP and LAAR.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
LARR Process
SSMP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 27 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
ATW Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
RS08 Records that demonstrate
compliance of conditions with the
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation
Manual submitted into contractually
agreed database
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Watercourse specifications
CEMP
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
RS09 Civil maintenance of reinstated areas
is undertaken within timeframes
from QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000026
Non-Conformance, Corrective Action
and Preventative Action Procedure.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
CEMP
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Contractor
RS10 Erosion and sediment controls
designed, installed and maintained
as per IECA 2008
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Watercourse specifications
CEMP
ECP
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Erosion and Sediment
Control Specialist
Contractor
Table 10 - Rehabilitation Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
RH01 Significantly disturbed areas no
longer required for on-going
petroleum activities, must be
rehabilitated, or handed over to
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 28 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
overlapping tenure holder or
landholder, within 12 months.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
RH02 Contaminated land resulting from
petroleum activities is remediated or
encapsulated in a manner which is
Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)
certified and will not cause
environmental harm.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Environment Upstream
Lead
Lead Rehabilitation
RH03 Rehabilitated areas must:
a) Be non-polluting;
b) Be stable;
c) Not negatively impact
surface drainage lines;
d) Have topsoil reinstated;
e) Have groundcover that is
not a restricted plant
species, is growing, or
alternative soil stabilisation
method
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
RH04 Data is provided to GIS in a timely manner, particularly relating to Asset Lifecycle Stages as per QCLNG-OPS-ENV-PCE-000006 Spatial Data Model and Data Capture Dictionary, and the Contract (if applicable)
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
RH05 Compliance with any specific
rehabilitation condition of ATW, EA,
SSMP and LAAR
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
ATW
SSMP
LARR
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 29 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
RH06 Civil maintenance of rehabilitated areas is undertaken within timeframes from QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000026 Non-Conformance, Corrective Action and Preventative Action Procedure
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
RH07 Final Rehabilitation Acceptance Criteria measured against the highest ecological value adjacent land use or the pre-disturbed land use:
a) Greater than or equal to 70% of native ground cover species richness
b) Greater than or equal to the total per cent ground cover
c) Less than or equal to the per cent species richness of declared plant pest species
d) Where the adjacent land use contains, or the pre-clearing land use contained, one or more regional ecosystems, then at least one regional ecosystem from the same broad vegetation group, and with the equivalent biodiversity status or a biodiversity status with a higher conservation value as any of the regional ecosystems in either the adjacent land or pre-disturbed land, must be present.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Procedure
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Lead Rehabilitation
Erosion and Sediment
Control Specialist
RH08 Final rehabilitation Acceptance
criteria in Environmentally Sensitive
Areas, Measured against the pre-
disturbance biodiversity values
assessment:
Financial Assurance Register Lead Tenures and
Permits Advisor
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 30 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
a) Greater than or equal to
70% of native groundcover
species richness;
b) Greater than or equal to the
total per cent ground cover;
c) Less than or equal to the per
cent species richness of
declared plant pest species;
d) Greater than or equal to
50% of organic litter;
e) Greater than or equal to
50% of total density of
coarse woody material; and
f) All predominant species in
the ecologically dominant
layer, that define the pre-
disturbance regional
ecosystem are present
RH09 Where there is a dam that is being or intended to be utilised by the landholder or overlapping tenure holder, the dam must be decommissioned to no longer accept inflow from the petroleum activity and the contained water must be of a quality suitable for the intended on-going uses by the landholder or overlapping tenure holder
Evaluation of Environmental
Compliance Procedure
Lead EMS, Compliance
and Reporting Advisor
Compliance and
Reporting Advisor
RH10 Records that demonstrate compliance with conditions within the ATW & Scope/Control Plan, including dates are submitted into contractually agreed database
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
AS 2885.3/2012
AS 2566/1998
AS 2601/2001
AS 3000/2018
AS 2067/2016
Operations Manager
Common Systems
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 31 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
RH11 Erosion and sediment controls designed , installed and maintained as per IECA 2008.
Soil Manual Operations Manager
Common Systems
Transmission Superintendent/
Transmission Supervisor
RH12 Records that demonstrate compliance with the Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual and this Procedure.
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
AS 2885.3/2012
Australian Pipelines and Gas
Association Ltd (APGA) Code of
Environmental Practice for
Onshore Pipelines
Operations Manager
Common Systems
Transmission Superintendent/
Transmission Supervisor
RH13 Asset maintenance, suspension and decommissioning shall be undertaken in accordance with approvals, legislation, codes of practice and industry standards
Reinstatement and
Rehabilitation Manual
AS 2885.3/2012
AS 2566/1998
AS 2601/2001
AS 3000/2018
AS 2067/2016
Australian Pipelines and Gas
Association Ltd (APGA) Code of
Environmental Practice for
Onshore Pipelines
Code of Practice – Upstream
Polyethylene Gathering
Networks – CSG Industry
Code of Practice – Demolition
work (Safe Work Australia)
Operations Manager
Common Systems
Transmission Superintendent/
Hazardous Materials
Common Systems shall ensure that all hazardous materials are contained and stored in a controlled and safe manner in accordance with relevant Legislation, Australian Standards and QGC procedures
Impacts:
• Land and surface water contamination; and
• Fire/explosion.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 32 of 66
Objectives:
• To protect personnel, the public and the environment from harm due to transport, storage or use of chemicals;
• Compliance with license requirements for chemical and fuel storage; and Minimise incidents or spills resulting in surface or groundwater contamination.
Table 11 - Hazardous Materials Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
HZ01 Refuelling of vehicles and machinery
shall not occur within 100 metres of
a watercourse.
Hazardous Substances
Management
All staff
HZ02 Provide and maintain materials and
equipment for responding to
hazardous spill incidents. Spill kits
available and located in appropriate
places.
Hazardous Substances
Management
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HZ03 All Hazardous Materials to be Stored in accordance with AS1940, AS3833, AS3780 and relevant SDS.
Hazardous Substances
Management
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HZ04 SDSs for each chemical used will be
kept in a location that is easily
accessible, 24 hours per day.
Hazardous Substances
Management
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HZ05 Maintain a Hazardous Materials Register detailing:
▪ Location and quantities of hazardous substances;
▪ Details of storage;
▪ Use and disposal (via
Chemalert);
Hazardous Substances
Management
Chemalert
Transmission / HV / Automation & Superintendent Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HZ06 Regular inspections of hazardous
materials and storage.
Hazardous Substances
Management
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 33 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Waste
Common Systems will ensure that all waste streams are identified and appropriately segregated on all worksites. The appropriate waste facilities will be installed and maintained throughout all Common Systems infrastructure.
Impacts:
• Land and water contamination;
• Health impacts to wildlife from consumption of waste; and
• Visual amenity
Objectives:
• Avoid and reduce waste at the source;
• Maximize reuse and recycling opportunities;
• Segregate waste at the source;
• Store and dispose of waste in accordance with regulatory requirements;
• Minimise contamination of soil, air or water as a result of inappropriate waste management; and
• Minimise impacts to the health of personnel or sensitive receptors.
Table 12 - Waste Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
WA01 Waste is managed in accordance
with waste hierarchy.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HSSE Manager
WA02 Waste is being segregated properly
into clearly labelled bins.
Waste Manual All staff
WA03 Waste is not released to the
environment, stored, transferred or
Waste Manual All staff
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 34 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
disposed of contrary to any EA
condition.
WA04 No contamination of soil, air or
water as a result of inappropriate
waste management or storage
practices.
Waste Manual All staff
WA05 Hazardous waste is appropriately
signed and stored according to the
applicable legislation and standards.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
HSSE Advisor
Field Environment
Advisor
WA06 All waste receiving facilities are
appropriately licensed to receive the
respective materials.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
WA07 The transport of waste must meet
the Queensland and Australian
regulatory requirements.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Contractor
WA08 Regulated waste is transported by
licenced providers and tracked
according to the regulatory
requirements.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
HSSE Advisor
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 35 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
WA09 Waste contractor reporting to QGC
to be conducted in accordance with
the QGC Waste Management
Manual.
Waste Manual Waste Contractor
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
WA10 QGC waste receiving facilities to be
used in accordance with the QGC
Waste Manual.
Waste Manual All staff
WA11 Liquid regulated waste is to be
stored within a bunded area such
that any spillage is contained. The
bunded area is to have a capacity of
at least 110% of the largest single
receptacle.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Contractor
HSSE Advisor
Field Environment
Advisor
WA12 Storage containers will be placed and managed in a manner that allows inspections of the containers and leak detection.
Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Contractor
HSSE Advisor
Field Environment
Advisor
Incident Reporting and Notification
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, everyone has a duty to notify actual or potential environmental harm. In the event of an environmental incident:
• Implement immediate controls, if safe to do so (e.g. stop the leak, contain the spill);
• Notify Environmental Superintendent immediately
• Input the entry in to Fountain Incident Management (FIM); and
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 36 of 66
• Assist with incident investigation, development and close out of corrective and preventative actions and organize clean up (e.g. removal of contaminated soil).
The Environment Operations Manager shall determine if the incident requires reporting to the regulator e.g. DES and is responsible for regulator notification which is required within 24 hours of the incident occurring.
Environmental incidents that need to be reported may include, but are not limited to:
• Contamination of land, surface water or groundwater;
• Fauna injury or fatality;
• Inappropriate waste disposal;
• Introduction or spread of weeds and pests;
• Spills of production/associated water, chemicals, fuel, waste or other material;
• Unauthorized vegetation clearing; and
• Non-compliance with Environmental Authority conditions.
The Process for incident notification is as follows:
1. Relevant personnel refers incident to Environment Upstream Lead who determines if incident is notified to Environment Operations Manager; and
2. Environment Operation Manager and Compliance Team shall determine if the incident is a reportable incident under the relevant Environmental Authority.
All environmental regulator correspondence must be through Environmental Compliance team.
Table 13 – Incident Reporting and Notification Management Performance Criteria
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
IR01 All notifiable incidents or the release
of any contaminants where
environmental harm has been caused
or may be threatened not in
accordance with the environmental
authority shall be reported in
accordance with the requirements as
listed in conditions of EA and/or
Federal Approval.
Shell Australia HSSE Incident
Investigation & Reporting
Procedure
Lead EMS, Compliance
and Reporting Advisor
IR02 All environmental incidents are
reported and recorded and
investigated as appropriate to the
QGC FEA/Environment Upstream
Lead.
Shell HSSE Incident Reporting,
Investigation and Follow up
Procedure
QGC EMS Non-conformance,
corrective action and
preventative action procedure
OICC
All staff
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 37 of 66
Number Performance Criteria Management Document/System
Responsible Person
FIM
IR03 Mitigation measures are
implemented following incident
investigations to prevent recurrence
of similar incidents.
Shell HSSE Incident Reporting,
Investigation and Follow up
Procedure FIM
Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
IR04 Environmental impacts as a result of
an incident/emergency are addressed
immediately or as soon as practically
safe to do so.
FIM Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/
Transmission / HV
Supervisor/ Lead Comms
Engineer
Field Environment
Advisor
Contractor
IR05 Common Systems shall follow
contingency plans and emergency
procedures to deal with foreseeable
risks and hazards to prevent and
mitigate environmental harm.
Common Systems team to
follow Operational Hubs
Emergency Response Plan.
All Staff
IR06 All non-compliances with federal
approval conditions shall be notified
to Administering Authority within 5
business days.
Shell Australia HSSE Incident
Investigation & Reporting
Procedure
QGC EMS Non-conformance,
corrective action and
preventative action procedure
Lead EMS, Compliance
and Reporting Advisor
6.0 Implementation
6.1 Land Access Before works can commence on a landholders’ property, crews must obtain access approval via the Land Access Activity Request (LAAR) process. The LAAR process ensures that QGC meets its requirements under the P&G Act and any subsequent Land Access Rules agreed with the Landholder. LAARs application can require up to 10 business days to process however generally require at least four business days depending on the type of access required. For this reason, it is important to make LAARs requests as soon as practicable to ensure works are not delayed. Once LAARs are approved, strict Land Access Rules apply and must be adhered to by all personnel entering the property and so it is critical that these rules are understood and followed.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 38 of 66
6.2 Upstream Delivery Process (UDP) and Access to Work (ATW) All civil works (e.g., infrastructure construction, laydowns, drain or basin upgrades, vegetation clearing) must be approved through the Upstream Delivery Process and receive a series of functional endorsements culminating in the key Access to Work (ATW) approval. The ATW will state all the environmental conditions to be satisfied for any scope of works undertaken. A copy of the ATW will be provided to the relevant stakeholders prior to the commencement of the works.
6.3 Communication and Awareness This procedure will be communicated to all Common Systems personnel via:
• Flash notifications;
• Specific tool box presentations made available for contractors and operations personnel to deliver; and
• Contract amendments, if required.
6.4 Environmental Induction and Training All personnel whether employees or contractors on site must have completed the QGC HSSE induction which presents a summary of QGC’s operations, HSSE requirements and expectation for operational behaviours as well as the Land Access training which covers (but not limited to) individual responsibilities when accessing land, individual obligations under the Land Access Code, QGC’s Golden Rules and Land Access Activity Requests (LAAR) permits including the Land Access Rules.
All personnel in Pipelines Operations team will undertake training on this procedure delivered by the Operations Field Environment Advisor. As a refresher, relevant sections of this EOP will be delivered as a toolbox and will be a part of the Safety Sunday presentations throughout the year.
Further environmental training and awareness include, but is not limited to:
• Toolbox talks and environmental awareness training;
• Environment Management System Awareness Module, available at Shell Open University (SOU); and
• QGC Environment Discipline Competence.
Training records are retained in accordance with the EMS Environmental Operational Control and Documentation Procedure (QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000020).
For further information, refer to HSSE Management Procedure- QGC HSSE Induction Procedure (QCQGC-BX00-HSS-PCE-000055) and EMS Competency, Training and Awareness Procedure (QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000024).
6.5 Complaints Management Complaints may be received from landowners and other stakeholders regarding environmental issues. For complaints received by general QGC staff & contractors, the following process is to be followed:
• Explain to the complainant that QGC has a process for managing complaints and request that the stakeholder forward their complaint on to the Community Feedback Line (1800 030 443 or [email protected]), to enable the complaint to be investigated.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 39 of 66
• If possible, the receiver should also attempt to gather the following information:
o Name of complainant;
o Contact details (phone number/email address); and
o Nature of the complaint.
• Following the conversation with the complainant, the above information must be forwarded on to the Community Feedback Line or the relationship owner (if known) within 24 hours.
All valid complaints shall be appropriately investigated. For further information, refer to the Guideline for Complaints Handling (QCQGC-BX00-SPG-GDL-000001).
6.6 Ignition Source Management The mitigation of ignition of fire risk is embedded in QGC’s HSSE & SP Management System. Operational controls are included in the Hot Work Procedures (QCOPS-BX00-HSS-PCE-000008) and Attachment B “Hot Works” (“Model Contract Library HSSE”).
The HSSE & SP MS primary objective is the protection of life, asset and the environment.
The hierarchy of controls to be applied includes:
• Carry out hot work (any work that creates an ignition source, e.g., welding, burning, gas cutting, grinding and brazing) in area free of flammable materials;
• Eliminate ignition sources by selecting alternative work methods or equipment; and
• Implement controls to avoid the existence of flammable materials and ignition sources during hot work.
Fire Risk Management for MNES are included in Significant Species Management Plans listed below. In summary, QGC focuses on measures to manage ignition sources, and maintaining assets not required for ongoing operations to as close as practicable to background conditions and therefore prevent any risk as a result of petroleum activities. Operational assets are managed in accordance with legislative and code of practice requirements.
• Gas Collection Header, Export (QCLNG-BG00-ENV-RPT-000002);
• Narrows (QCLNG-BG03-ENV-PLN-000036);
• QCLNG Gas Fields (QCLNG-BX00-ENV-PLN-000025); and
• Surat Basin Acreage (QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PLN-000010)
6.7 Emergency Response
The following documents describe the process for responding to emergencies within Common Systems assets.
• Upstream Asset Emergency Response Management Plan- QCQGC-BX00-HSS-PLN-000020;
• Environmental Response to Emergencies, Incidents and Gas Leaks Reporting- QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000012; and
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 40 of 66
• QCLNG Pipeline Facilities Operational Safety Case- Control of Major Hazards (QCOPS-BG00-HSS-SAC-000001).
6.8 Management of Change QGC’s MOC process ensures all significant changes to Common Systems operations are appropriately examined, risk assessed, authorised and documented prior to implementation. The MOC process includes the assessment of environmental risks to ensure environmental compliance.
For further information, refer to Management of Change Procedure (QCOPS-BX00-HSS-PCE-000012).
7.0 Performance Evaluation
7.1 Environmental Audits Auditing forms an important part of ensuring compliance with legislation and continuous improvement of environmental procedures and performance.
The QGC HSSE Manager shall develop, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, a schedule of internal audits. Common Systems infrastructure shall also be subject to external audits and inspections conducted by, or on behalf of, the Federal and State Administering Authorities, as required under QGC’s ISO14001 certification (annually), Environmental Authorities (generally 3 yearly) and Federal Approvals (generally 5 yearly).
For further information, refer to the EMS Internal Audit Procedure (QCQGC-OPS-ENV-PCE-0000013).
7.2 Environmental Monitoring All environmental monitoring is conducted in accordance with the EMS Environmental Monitoring Procedure (QCOPS-ENV-PCE-000021). Site specific requirements are documented in the relevant Environmental Work Instruction.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 41 of 66
7.3 Environmental Assurance Environmental assurance activities undertaken are listed below:
Table 14 - Environmental Assurance Details
Group Infrastructure Job Plan Stored Responsibility
Transmission Trunklines RoW Patrol - QCOPS-OPS-MAI-CJP-000894
MDS Transmission Operator / Superintendent
GCH 6 Weekly Aerial Inspection - QCOPS-OPS-MAI-CJP-000894
Aerial Report
PIMS
Export 6 Weekly Aerial Inspection - QCOPS-OPS-MAI-CJP-000894
Aerial Report
PIMS
Sales Stations (including Receipt and Delivery Stations)
Monthly Area Inspection - QCOPS-OPS-MAI-CJP-000618
MDS
HV Overhead HV Powerlines
6 Monthly Overhead Visual Inspection - QCOPS-BX00-MAI-CJP-000085
Maximo HV Superintendent
Substation 3 Monthly Substation Visual Inspection - QCOPS-BX00-MAI-CJP-0000(various)
Maximo
UCR Communication Tower
Monthly Tower Inspection - QCOPS-BX00-MEC-WIN-000073
Sharepoint Lead Telecommunications Engineer / Contractor
Communication Tower
Annual Tower Inspection - QCOPS-BX00-MEC-WIN-000073
Sharepoint
Field Environment Advisor Assurance
FEA Ops Assurance Schedule
Conduct assurance of subset of infrastructure.
Assure effectiveness of Operational controls and processes.
MDS Ops FEAs
Annual Inspection of identified high environmental risk sites.
MDS Ops FEAs
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 42 of 66
7.4 Environmental Action Tracking, Non-Conformances and Continuous Improvement
Tracking the progress of actions is critical for ensuring their close-out but also the overall improvement of operation standards. Actions may be a result of environmental issues or non-conformances identified during inspections, audits, incident investigations or raised by any personnel. All non-conformances identified shall be documented in a relevant manner (i.e. MDS, email, OICC, reports) and communicated to/discussed with the relevant area owner. Timeframes for actions to close non-conformity are based on the specific risk of the non-conformity as discussed with relevant area owner, Table 15 summarises general target timeframes.
Table 15 – General target timeframe to close non-conformity
Risk Timeframe
Low Annual monitoring and maintenance
Medium Annual Monitoring and maintenance
Procedure update within 12 months
High Investigation completed within 1 month
Rectification plan within 3 months
Procedure update within 3 months
For further information, refer to:
• Upstream Integrated Action Tracking Manual (QCQGC-BX00-ASN-MAN-000002);
• EMS Evaluation of Environmental Compliance Procedure (QCQGC-OPS-ENV-PCE-0000023); and
• HSSE Incident Reporting, Investigation and Follow Up Procedure (HSE_GEN_000027).
8.0 Management Review
8.1 Review Performance is reviewed via monthly KPIs which have been established for environment. Periodic reviews will be also undertaken to identify:
• Trends of non-conformity; and
• Trends of internal and external audit findings.
8.2 Reporting Environmental performance will be reported via:
• Environmental Authority Annual Returns submitted for both State and Federal Administering Authorities; and
• Monthly HSSE Performance Update.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 43 of 66
9.0 Records Records of environmental operational control must be retained in accordance with the HSSE Records Management Standard. All environmental management plans and associated documents are managed via a document control system eBentley (Eb) . The current version of the document must be sourced from the document control centre.
For further information please refer to Environmental Operational Control and Documentation Procedure (QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000020).
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 44 of 66
Appendix A Definitions Term Meaning
Asset Lifecycle Aligns with business processes through planning, survey, design, review, issue for construction, as built, etc Refer to Spatial Data Model and Data Capture Dictionary
AS/NZS ISO 14001 The international standard for Environmental Management Systems.
Biosecurity Biosecurity is a set of measures designed to protect our operations and neighbouring
lands from the entry and spread of pest plants, animals and diseases
Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods are defined under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and are
subject to additional legislative requirements for storage, use, transport and
disposal.
Disturbance Total area cleared to construct an asset.
Environmental Aspect An element of an organisation’s activities, products or services that can interact with
the environment, often known as the hazard. In other words, an aspect may be
thought of as an input or source of risk of an activity e.g. the aspect of storing
chemicals has the potential for spillage of chemicals to surrounding land and waters.
Environmental Harm Any adverse effect, or potential adverse effect (whether temporary or permanent
and of whatever magnitude, duration or frequency) on an environmental value, and
includes environmental nuisance, as defined in Environmental Protection Act 1994
(Queensland) Section 14.
Environmental Impact Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially
resulting from an organisation’s aspects.
Environmental
Management System
An organisation’s internal system for handling environmental issues. It establishes a
framework for tracking, evaluating and communicating environmental performance
and helps ensure that environmental impacts are identified, minimised and
managed.
Environmental Nuisance Any adverse effect or potential adverse effect on an amenity of an area that
interferes with the enjoyment of the area by persons, or any unsightly or offensive
condition caused by pollution as defined in Environmental Protection Act 1994.
Environmental Operational
Control
Operational controls are the various ways by which an organisation can ensure
activities are carried out to minimise environmental impact. Controls may take the
form of engineering and technology, preventative maintenance and procedures.
Hazard A source, situation, or act with a potential for harm to people, damage to assets or
impact on the environment or reputation.
Hazardous Materials An umbrella term used to describe any substance that, because of its chemical,
physical or biological properties, can cause harm to people, property or the
environment. It is a term that collectively describes substances which are classified
according to the hazard they present, including but not limited to ‘dangerous goods’,
‘combustible liquids’, and ‘hazardous substances’.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 45 of 66
Pest Any organism, usually an animal, judged as a threat to humans. Most pests either
compete with humans for natural resources or transmit disease to humans, their
crops, or their livestock.
Rectification Civil maintenance works to ensure asset continues to meet performance criteria
Regulated Waste Regulated wastes are non-domestic waste listed in Schedule 7 of the Environmental
Protection Regulation 2008 (Queensland). They have additional legislative
requirements.
Rehabilitation Area of disturbance of asset no longer needed for ongoing petroleum activities that will not be redisturbed. During operations phase, these areas will be focussed on MNES, ESA and EVNT disturbance. If needed, civil works or other actions to stabilise site and promote towards final acceptance criteria.
Reinstatement Stabilisation by replacing topsoil and revegetating an operational asset or asset which will be required for future works or may need to be redisturbed (e.g. laydown, borrow pit, stockpile)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) The internationally standardized way to document the hazardous properties of
chemicals and other hazardous agents. Chemical companies provide them to users
with appropriate safety and environmental information.
Sensitive Receptor An area or place (dwelling, building, public area or work place) where nuisance
impacts (noise, vibration, dust, and odour) could occur.
Significant Environmental
Aspect
Environmental aspect with a risk assessment value in a range having been defined as
‘significant’ due to high environmental damage, regulatory non-compliance and/or
stakeholder concerns.
Suitable Qualified Person
(SQP)
Person who has professional qualifications, training, skills or experience relevant to nominated subject matters and can give authoritative assessment, advice and analysis about performance relevant to the subject matter using the relevant protocols, standards, methods or literature.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 46 of 66
Appendix B Acronyms/Abbreviations Acronym / Abbreviation Meaning
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable
APIA Australian Pipeline Industry Association
ARV Air Release Valve
ATW Access to Work
AS Australian Standard
BAP Biodiversity Action Plan
BAT Best Available Technique
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
CSG Coal Seam Gas
CPP Central Processing Plant
DES Department of Environment and Science
DoEE Department of Environment and Energy
EA Environmental Authority
Eb eBentley
ECP Environmental Control Plan
EMP Energy Management Plan
EMS Environmental Management System
EOP Environmental Operating Procedure
ESA Environmentally Sensitive Area
EWI Environmental Work Instruction
FEA Field Environmental Advisor
FCS Field Compression Station
FIM Fountain Incident Management
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GHFEMP Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management Plan
GWMS Global Work Management System (Maximo)
HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment
HSSE & SP MS Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Performance Management System
HPV High Point Vent
HV High Voltage
IECA International Erosion Control Association
ISO International Organization for Standardization
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 47 of 66
IVMS In Vehicle Monitoring System
L Litre
LAAR Land Access Activity Request
LOD Line of Defence
LRM Land Release Manual
LPD Low Point Drain
m Metre (unit of measure)
MDS Mobile Data Solution
MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance
MOC Management of Change
NEPM National Environment Protection Measures
OICC Observation, Intervention, Compliance, Collaboration
PDS Pipeline Delivery Station
PIMS Pipeline Integrity Management System
QA Quality Assurance
QGC QGC Pty Ltd
QLD Queensland
RACIE Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed, Endorsed
RoW Right of Way
SDS Safety Data Sheets
SMS Stakeholder Management System
SSMP Significant Species Management Plan
SSQ Speciality Services Queensland
UCR Upstream Control Room
UDP Upstream Delivery Process
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 48 of 66
Appendix C Key References/Associated Documents The following references should be read in conjunction with this document:
Document Number Title / Description
AS/NZS ISO14001 Environmental management systems – requirements with guidance for use
AS/NZS 1940-2017 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
AS/NZS 3833 The Storage and Handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous Goods, in Packages and Intermediate Bulk Containers
AS 4282-1997 Control of obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting
AS 2885.3/2012 Pipelines – Gas and Liquid Petroleum – Operation and Maintenance
AS 2566/1998 HDPE Pipelines
AS 3000/2018 Electrical Installations “wiring rules”
AS 2067/2016 Substations and High Voltage
Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Ltd (APGA) Code of Environmental Practice for Onshore Pipelines
QCOPS-OPS-BX00-HSS-MAN-000005 QGC HSSE & SP Management System Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000001 Land Release Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000002 Biosecurity Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000003 Waste Management Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000004 Soil Management Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000005 Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual
QCQGC-BX00-ASN-MAN-000002 Upstream Integrated Action Tracking
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PLN-000021 Biodiversity Action Plan
QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000006 Noise Manual
QCLNG-BX00-ENV-PLN-000023 Constraints Planning and Field Development Protocol
QCLNG-BG00-ENV-RPT-000002 Significant Species Management Plans (SSMP) - Pipeline
QCLNG-BG03-ENV-PLN-000036 Significant Species Management Plan (SSMP) – Narrows Crossing Project
QCLNG-BX00-ENV-PLN-000060 Fauna Management Plan
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 49 of 66
Appendix D Common Systems Assets (in-scope)
Gas Pipelines Start to End Point
E01 Windibri CPP – S01
E02 KEN CPP – S02
E03 Windibri CPP – S04
E04 KEN CPP – Windibri CPP
E05 PRS – Downstream of MLV 7
Narrows Crossing (Subsea) Downstream of MLV7 to PDS
Extension PDS to LNG Plant
E06 S04 – BEL CPP
Gas Collection Header South (GCHS) RBY CPP - PRS
Gas Collection Header North (GCHN) WCK CPP - PRS
Kenya Lateral KEN CPP – MLV1
Jordan, Bellevue Lateral pipelines. BEL & JDN CPP – GCHS Tie in
T01 BWS FCS – Windibri CPP
T02 BWS FCS – Windibri CPP
T03 KEN FCS – KEN CPP
T04 Windibri FCS – Windibri CPP
T05 COD FCS – KEN CPP
T06 BWS FCS – SO3
T07 Windibri FCS – BWS FCS
T08 BEL FCS – S03
T09 ARG FCS – KEN CPP
BB42 / BB43 (Harry Broadwater Trunkline) BWR FCS – RBY CPP
BB44 (Glendower Trunkline) GLN FCS – BB42 Tie in
BB16 (David Trunkline) DAV FCS – RBY CPP
BB19 (Isabella Trunkline) IBL FCS – RBY CPP
BB18 (Ruby Trunkline) DAV FCS – RBY CPP
BB17 (Poppy Trunkline) PPY FCS – JDN CPP
BB09/BB10 (Kenya East/ Jammat Trunkline) KEE CPP – JDN CPP
BB06 (Lauren Trunkline) LRN FCS – JDN CPP
BB05 (Matilda Trunkline) MJN FCS – BEL CPP
BB08 (Kate Trunkline) KTE FCS – BEL CPP
BB07 (Bellevue Trunkline) BEL FCS – BEL CPP
BB53 (McNulty Trunkline) MNY FCS – BEL CPP
BB24 (Woleebee Trunkline) WCK FCS – WCK CPP
BB22 (Ross Trunkline) ROS FCS – WCK CPP
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 50 of 66
BB21 (Kathleen Trunkline) KLN FCS – CAM FCS
BB23 (Cam Trunkline) CAM FCS – WCK CPP
BB30 (Polaris Trunkline) POL FCS – WCK CPP
BB62 (Charlie Trunkline) CHARLIE FCS – WCK CPP
BP2 (BP2 Interconnect) Arrow- JDN CPP
Water Trunklines Start to End Point
W01 KEN TW Pond – WIN TW Pond
W01-D Pond 4 – Orana 5
W02 WIN TW Pond - Glen Eden Tanks
W02-D Glen Eden Pond – BWS Pond 4
W03 Glen Eden Tanks – CPS (TW)
W04 CPS – CPS Pond 1
W04 Extension CPS Pond1- CPS Pond 2
W07 Rhynie Pond – Orana Pond 1
BB06 (Lauren Trunkline) LRN Pond- Rhynie (W01D)
BB09 (Kenya East Trunkline) KEE Pond – Southern TIP
BB14 (Celeste Trunkline) CEL Pond – Southern TIP
BB18 (Ruby/Southern Trunkline) RBY Pond – Orana Pond 5
BB53 (McNulty Trunkline) MNY Pond – Glen Eden Pond
BB21(Kathleen Trunkline KLN Pond – WCK Pond
BB22 (Ross Trunkline) ROS Pond - WCK Pond
BB30 (Polaris Trunkline) POL Pond – WCK Pond
BB59 (Phillip Trunkline) PHL Pond – WCK Pond
BB62 (Charlie Trunkline) CHL Pond – Phillip Pond
BB16 (David Trunkline) DAV Pond – Southern Trunk TIP
BB42 (Broadwater Trunkline) BWR – Glendower TIP
BB30 (Polaris Trunkline) POL Pond – WCK Pond
BB44 (Glendower Trunkline) GLN Pond – RBY Pond
CIP Kenya WTP – Kenya Large Pond
Facilities Description
S01 Sales Station
S02 Sales Station
S03 Sales Station
S04 Sales Station
S08 Sales Station
Glendower Trunkline (BB44) Infield Receiver Infield Receiver
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 51 of 66
Matilda John Trunkline (BB08) Infield
ReceiverInfield Receiver
Thackery Tie-in Facility Tie in
BEL CPP TIE-in and E06 Receiver Facility Tie-in
Jordan CPP Tie-in Facility Tie in
Collection Header South Launcher facility RBY CPP Pig Launcher
Collection Header North Launcher facility WCK CPP Pig Launcher
Main Line Valve (MLV) 1 facility MLV (GCHS)
Pipeline Receipt Station (MLV2) PRS (GCHS, GCHN, EO5)
Several Main Line Valve (MLV) facilities,
including MLV3; MLV4; MLV5; MLV6 and
MLV7.
MLV (E05)
Pipeline Delivery Station (Curtis Island). Delivery Station (E05 – Plant)
Wandoan Interconnect Facility. Interconnect
Curtis Island Interconnect Facility. Interconnect
Mt Larcom Interconnect Facility. Interconnect
Braemar Pipeline 2 Interconnect Facility. Interconnect
High Voltage Overhead Power Lines
Charlie 132kV O/H powerline WCK – CHL
Ruby 132kV O/H powerline RBY – JDN
Bellevue 132kV O/H powerline CPS – BEL
Bellevue 33kV O/H powerline BEL CPP – BEL FCS
High Voltage Substations
Woleebee Creek 132kV Substation BC24-CPP-SUB
Charlie 132kV Substation BB62-CPP-SUB
Jordan 132kV Substation BC12-CPP-SUB
Ruby 132kV Substation BC18-CPP-SUB
Bellevue 132kV Substation BC07-CPP-SUB
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RMU-RUB-04
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RMU-RUB-GS
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RMU-RUB-05
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-01
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-02
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-03
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-04
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-05
Ruby Jo Camp BF17-RUB-T-06
Ruby Jo Pond BB18-RMU-720001
Ruby Jo Pond BB18-TFR-720201
Ruby Jo Pond BB18-TFR-720202
David Pond BB16-RMU-720001
David Pond BB16-TFR-720201
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 52 of 66
David Pond BB16-TFR-720202
Charlie Pond BB59A- RMU-720001
Charlie Pond BB59A- TFR-720001
Phillip Pond BB59A- RMU-720001
Phillip Pond BB59A- TFR-720001
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-RMU-WOL-07
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-RMU-WOL-GS
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-RMU-WOL-08
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-01
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-02
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-03
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-04
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-05
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-06
Woleebee Creek Camp BF18-WOL-T-07
Woleebee Creek Telecoms Tower BF18-WOL-T-08
High Voltage Switchrooms
Ruby Jo CPP BC18-EER-720001
Ruby Jo FCS BB18-EER-720001
David FCS BB16-EER-720001
Isabella FCS BB19-EER-720001
Broadwater FCS BB42-EER-720001
Harry FCS BB43-EER-720001
Glendower FCS BB44-EER-720001
Jordan CPP BC12-EER-720001
Kenya East FCS BB09-EER-720001
Jammat FCS BB10-EER-720001
Poppy FCS BB17-EER-720001
Lauren FCS BB06-EER-720001
BP2 BG04-EER-903008
Bellevue CPP BC07-EER-720001
Matilda John FCS BB05-EER-720001
Lauren FCS BB06-EER-720001
Kate FCS BB08-EER-720001
McNulty FCS BB53-EER-720001
Woleebee Creek CPP BC24-EER-720001
Woleebee Creek FCS BB24-EER-720001
Kathleen FCS BB21-EER-720001
Ross FCS BB22-EER-720001
Cam FCS BB23-EER-720001
Polaris FCS BB30-EER-720001
Charlie FCS BB62-EER-720001
Delga Park BF05A-EER-720001
Communication Towers
Ruby Jo Tower
Jordan Tower
Kenya Tower
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 53 of 66
Windibri (F03) Tower
Chinchilla Tower
Condamine Tower (S04)
Peebs Tower
Woleebee Creek Tower
Arthur Tower
Cassio Tower
David 210 Infill
Harry 216 Infill
Poppy 191 Infill
Sean Infill
Matilda John 184 Infill
Celeste Infill
Clunie Infill
Kenya East Infill
Ross 156 Infill
Wambo Infill
S01 Infill
Wandoan
MLV2
MLV3
MLV4
MLV5
MLV6
MLV7
Windibri Office
Kenya Main Office
Kenya FCS 1
Kenya FCS 2
David FCS
Isabella FCS
Broadwater FCS
Glendower FCS
Poppy FCS
Kenya East FCS
Kate FCS
Lauren FCS
Matilda John FCS
Ruby Jo FCS
Argyle FCS
McNulty FCS
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 54 of 66
Charlie FCS
Ross FCS
Kathleen FCS
Polaris FCS
Cam FCS
Woleebee Creek FCS
Bellevue FCS
Harry FCS
Jammat FCS
Codie FCS
Dalby (Telstra Tower - 3rd Party Asset / non-QGC)
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 55 of 66
Appendix E Federal Approvals and Environmental Authorities Conditions Assessment
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
3. The Environmental Management Plan (excluding the Narrows) must include:
a) provisions for detailed pre-clearance surveys by a suitably qualified ecologist along the entire length of the ROW, in accordance with conditions 5 to 10
a) Not applicable. Activities completed - pre-clearance surveys were conducted by an approved ecologist and have been published on QGC website.
b) measures to minimise native and riparian vegetation clearance and to minimise the impact on listed species, their habitat and ecological communities in accordance with management plans required for MNES under this approval;
b) Not applicable. Activities Completed – clearing activities have been finalised. Impact of clearing were managed in accordance with the, SSMP and Construction Management Plans.
c) measures to manage the impact of clearing on each listed species and ecological community in accordance with management plans required for MNES under this approval;
c) Not applicable. Activities Completed – clearing activities have been finalised. Impact of clearing were managed in accordance with the SSMP and Construction Management Plans.
d) measures to regenerate vegetation on the ROW where natural regeneration is not successful to a condition at least equivalent to the ROW condition prior to commencement;
d) Ongoing- Section 5.1.7- The EOP sets out the reinstatement performance criteria (for areas required for on-going petroleum activities) and rehabilitation performance criteria (for areas no longer required for on-going petroleum
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000005
approved by DoEE 9 January 2020
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 56 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
activities) and assigns management responsibilities. Non-conformance with performance criteria are managed as per section 7.4 where a site specific action plan is required. Further details regarding Reinstatement and Rehabilitation specific non-conformity is contained within Reinstatement and Rehabilitation Manual sections 4.5 and 6.4.
locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html;
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation and Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000011,
Vegetation Management Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000012 .
e) measures to minimise impacts on fauna during pipeline construction, including
i. measures to protect MNES in the areas of the ROW where trenching is being undertaken, including measures to exclude listed terrestrial fauna from gaining access to those areas of the ROW where trenching is being undertaken;
ii. mechanisms to allow fauna to escape from the pipeline trench;
iii. daily morning surveys for trapped fauna;
iv. mechanisms for a suitably qualified person to relocate fauna; and
v. record keeping for all survey, removal and relocation activities.
e) Not applicable. Activities completed. Construction activities have been finalised. Impact of clearing were managed in accordance with SSMP and Construction Management Plans.
f) machinery wash down procedures and ongoing monitoring to minimise the spread and establishment of weeds in the ROW. Monitoring of weed infestations within disturbed areas must occur at least monthly during construction and then quarterly for a period of two years after
f) Ongoing-section 5.1.5. The EOP sets out biosecurity objectives and performance criteria and assigns management responsibilities..
Biosecurity Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000002 Approved by DoEE May 2018, available:
https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.htm
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 57 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
completion of construction. Appropriate weed control measures must be implemented. After the two-year period, the frequency of monitoring must be reconsidered by the proponent, based on the success of control measures, the level of infestations and pipeline maintenance activities
Biosecurity Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000010.
g) measures to manage and control feral animals that may spread due to the establishment of the ROW;
g) Ongoing-section 5.1.5. The EOP sets out biosecurity objectives and performance criteria and assigns management responsibilities..
Biosecurity Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000002 Approved by DoEE May 2018, available:
https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.htm
Biosecurity Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000010.
h) measures for the management of ignition sources during construction, maintenance and decommissioning of the pipeline to protect habitat values from wild fire;
h) Ongoing- sections 6.6 and 6.7- EOP summarises QGC’s ignition source control applicable to its assets and emergency response.
Hot Work Procedures;
Attachment B “Hot Works” (“Model Contract Library HSSE”);
Upstream Operations Emergency Management Plan;
Environmental Response to Emergencies, Incidents and Gas Leaks Reporting; and
QCLNG Pipeline Facilities Operational Safety Case- Control of Major Hazards.
i) measures for the management of acid sulphate soils;
i) Ongoing- section 5.1.1 (performance criteria SW09). EOP includes the performance criteria for management of sulphate soils and assigns management responsibilities.
Soil Management Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000004
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 58 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
29.
The proponent must prepare an Environmental Management Plan for the crossing of the Narrows. This must include: a) if the crossing is undertaken concurrently with
the construction of one or more additional gas transmission pipelines (a 'bundled crossing'):
Part (a) is applicable (“bundled crossing”).
Construction of the pipeline is completed.
i. the roles and responsibilities of each party involved in the bundled crossing;
i) construction completed. Each one of the holders of the approval is responsible for operation and maintenance of the pipeline. Section 3.1 provides current responsibilities for the operations of the pipelines.
ii) details of the final pipeline route, engineering design and construction methodology, including details of the total number of gas transmission pipes including any pipelines for water supply and/or sewerage;
ii) Not applicable- activity completed - construction is finalised and as built drawings are available upon request. Spatial data has been updated into QGC’s GIS and is reported annually to the Department of Environment and Science under State Environmental Authority Annual Returns..
iii. potential impacts from the construction of the pipeline on listed threatened species, ecological communities, migratory species and World and
iii) Not Applicable-Construction is finalised. Refer to SSMPs, Dredge Management Plan and environment construction plans.
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 59 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
National Heritage-listed values of the Great Barrier Reef;.
iv. mitigation measures to reduce impacts on listed threatened species, ecological communities, migratory species and World and National Heritage-listed values of the Great Barrier Reef;
iv) Ongoing- sections 5.1.6 and 5.1.7 present QGC’s objectives for biodiversity management and rehabilitation, including the performance criteria and assign management responsibilities.
Pipeline Significant Species Management Plan (SSMP) (QCLNG-BG00-ENV-RPT-000002)
Approved by SEWPAC 30 August 2013
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html;
Significant Species Management Plan (SSMP) Narrows Crossing (QCLNG-BG03-ENV-PLN-000036)
Approved by DoEE 19 October 2011
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html;
Reinstatement and Reinstatement Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000005
approved by DoEE 9 January 2020
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html;
QCLNG Whole of Project Migratory Shorebird Management Plan
Approved by DoEE 26 July 2013
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 60 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
Environmental Management Plan Water Mouse (Xeromys myoides)
Approved by DoEE 26 July 2013
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
v. proposed offset measures to compensate for unavoidable impacts on listed threatened species and ecological communities, listed migratory species and values of the World and National Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef;
v) Ongoing- Section 3.2.1 EOP lists responsibility for applicable obligations and plans for the management of the offset areas. These commitments are contained within other documents approved by DoEE.
Monte Christo Offset Proposal prepared for all LNG proponents;
Approved by DoEE 27 September 2013
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
Valkyrie Offset Area Management Plan (QCLNG-BX00-ENV-RPT-000117);
Approved by DoEE 30 April 2019
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
Translocation and Management Plan for Cycas Megacarpa (QCLNG-E05-ENV-PLN-000001);
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 61 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
Approved by DoEE 19 August 2016
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
Bellalie Offset plan and offset area management plan (QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PLN-000020) Philotheca sporadica’s habitat offset;
Approved by DoEE 30 April 2019
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html
Charlie Trunkline Offset Delivery Plan and DES notification of agreement.
vi. measures for the management of acidsulfate soils (both potential and actual);
vi) Ongoing- section 5.1.1 (performance criteria SW09). EOP includes the performance criteria for management of sulphate soils and assigns management responsibilities.
Soil Management Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000004
vii. measures for ongoing maintenance anddecommissioning of the pipelines.
vii) Maintenance of the pipeline isincluded in various sections as this is intrinsic to operations activities.
Section 5.1.7 of the EOP objectives and (performance criteria RH13) lists decommissioning strategy.
Reinstatement and Reinstatement Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000005
approved by DoEE 9 January 2020
available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html;
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems
RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 62 of 66
Federal Environmental Approval EPBC 2008/4399
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
Reinstatement and Rehabilitation and Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000011,
Environmental Authority EA EPPG00945113 (PPL153, 154, 155)
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
(A13) An Environmental Management Plan (EM Plan) must be implemented that provides for the effective management of the actual and potential impacts resulting from the carrying out of the petroleum activities and which demonstrates compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority. Documentation relating to the EM Plan must be kept
All
(A14) The EM Plan required by condition (A13) must address, at least, the following:
(a) describe each of the following:
i) each relevant resource authority for the environmental authority
Section 1.1
ii) all relevant petroleum activities Appendix D
iii) the land on which the activities are to be carried out;
Appendix D
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 63 of 66
Environmental Authority EA EPPG00945113 (PPL153, 154, 155)
Relevant Condition EOP section Applicable Supportive Documentation under QGC’s EMS
iv) the environmental values likely tobe affected by the activities
Section 4.0
(b) state the environmental protection commitments the applicant proposes for the activities to protect of enhance
Section 5.0
(c) include rehabilitation program for land and waters proposed to be disturbed under each relevant resource authority for the application
Section 5.1.7
(d) conduct a periodic reviews of environment performance and procedures adoptee, not less frequently than once in every three years
Document Information Sheet (RACIE)
(e) a program for continuous improvement
Section 8.0
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 64 of 66
Appendix F SQP Declaration
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 65 of 66
Appendix G DAWE Approval Letter
HSSE Management Procedure Issue date: Jun 2020
Environmental Operating Procedure for Common Systems
QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000028 Review due: Jun 2023
Responsible: Field Environment Advisor
Accountable: Operations Manager Common Systems RESTRICTED Revision: 07
Endorsed: Environment Upstream Lead © QGC 2020 Page 66 of 66
INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE