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Biosecurity Requirements Plan

Document No.:- BAQ-Biosecurity -03

PURPOSE The purpose of this Biosecurity Management Plan is to document Boral Asphalt’s commitment to ensuring all material, equipment and packaging that enters Norfolk Island for the Airport Upgrade Project is free of any unwanted pest, pathogen or exotic species The aim is to minimise the risk: (a) Into Norfolk Island on establishment for the project. (b) Into Australia after demobilisation. This plan will apply to all subcontractors, suppliers and shippers providing goods or services to Boral for the Airport Upgrade Project.



IMPORT ELEMENTS COMMENT QUARANTINE ACTION RESPONSIBILITY EXTERNAL TERRITORIES RECORDS

Bitumen - Polymer Modified (Will be filled hot at 1750 C degrees into reheatable shipping tank containers. Container will be filled at Puma in Brisbane over a 3 month period prior to shipping.

▪ Bitumen – polymer modified

▪ Shipping containers

▪ Bitumen is manufactured by a high temperature process

▪ Standard international shipping containers. Insect contamination is possible during storage.

▪ No treatment required. Inspect for contamination and clean.

▪ No treatment required prior to filling. Spray with insecticide (deltamethrane) prior to loading.

▪ Puma / Project Manager

▪ Puma / Project Manager

TBA ▪ Inspection record.

▪ Fumigation Certificate and inspection record.

Sand and Aggregates (Refer Appendix 1 for details of supply sources).

▪ Sand

▪ Aggregate

▪ Dredged marine sand, free of soil or organic material

▪ Crushed to size

from clean, blasted rock spalls

▪ Refer Appendix 1 for details of sand origin and processing

▪ Refer Appendix 1 for details of aggregate origin and processing

▪ Quarry Source Manager/Project Manager

▪ Quarry Source Manager/Project Manager

▪ Sample test records.

delivery dockets, shipping documentation

▪ Sample test records.

delivery dockets, shipping documentation

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Company :- Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd Work Process :- Biosecurity Preparation Client :- Norfolk Island Regional Council Location of Works :- Norfolk Island Airport Contract No.:- Subcontractor :- n/a Prepared by :- Reviewed & approved by :- Date :- 18-08-2019 (rev. 1)


Mobile Asphalt Plant (Sourced from prior worksite in Brisbane. To be cleaned to biosecurity standard prior to shipment.) Ship ex Hemmant, Brisbane.

▪ Various trailer units including drier, cold feed bins, bag- house, lime silo, hot storage bins, control room, generator, bitumen tank, fuel storage tank.

▪ Likely contamination of soil, possible insects or pests

▪ Refer Appendix 2 for detailed information

▪ Vacuum and wash control room. Vacuum and wash enclosed tool boxes or store cabinets and ensure contents are clean. High pressure wash external areas, engine compartments, under- body and wheel arches. Clean in & around belts, conveyors, screens, bins, the drum, cable trays, pipework, electric motors and safety guards. Arrange biosecurity inspection at cleaning company prior to staging for shipping.

▪ Contracted approved cleaning company/ Project Manager

Biosecurity inspection at cleaning company

▪ Inspection records & photographs.

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Company :- Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd Work Process :- Biosecurity Preparation Client :- Norfolk Island Regional Council Location of Works :- Norfolk Island Airport Contract No.:- Subcontractor :- n/a Prepared by :- Reviewed & approved by :- Date :- 18-08-2019 (rev. 1)


Mobile Construction Plant (Used equipment sourced from worksites near Brisbane. To be cleaned to biosecurity standard prior to shipment.) Ship ex Hemmant, Brisbane.

▪ Trucks, pavers, rollers, profiler, suction broom, tractor broom, front end loader& fork lift.

▪ Likely contamination of soil, possible insects or pests

▪ Refer Appendix 2 for detailed information

▪ Vacuum and wash driver/operator cab. Vacuum and wash enclosed tool boxes or store cabinets and ensure contents are clean. High pressure wash external areas, engine compartment, under- body and wheel arches or track guides. Clean vehicle attachments. Arrange quarantine inspection prior to loading.

▪ Contracted approved cleaning company/ Project Manager

Biosecurity inspection at cleaning company

▪ Inspection records & photographs.

Stores and Spare Parts (Sourced from various suppliers. Mainly new equipment but some second hand. Shipment ex Hemmant, Brisbane)

▪ Stores and Spare Parts (new)

▪ Stores and Spare

Parts (used)

▪ New stores and spare parts will be preferred. Consumable stores and spares will be new. Only new packaging will be used.

▪ Used stores or parts will generally be reconditioned. Used stores may contain insects or dust.

▪ No treatment required. Inspect for contamination and clean. Fumigate once packed in standard shipping containers.

▪ Inspect and clean stores. Repackage if required. Fumigate once packed in standard shipping containers.

▪ Project Supervisor/ Project Manager

▪ Project Supervisor/ Project

Manager

▪ Inspection Records &

Photographs

▪ Inspection Records &

Photographs

Appendix 1 Biosecurity Controls for Sand & Aggregate to be Shipped to Norfolk Island

This Appendix covers:

1. General Overview

2. Table of process, risk, inspection and control measures

3. Process details for each product source

3.1 Lytton marine sand

3.2 West Burleigh Quarry crusher dust and 32 mm

3.3 Ormeau Quarry 7mm, 10mm, 14 mm and 20 mm

4. Transport from source to pre-shipping storage

5. Storage prior to shipping

6. Fumigation of Aggregate and Sand in the Ship’s Holds.

7. Sampling and testing for phytophthora

8. Shipping

9. Unloading at Norfolk Island

10. Airport storage

11. Asphalt for Local roads

12. Attachments

A. Risk Considerations and Controls for the Unloading and Transport of Aggregate and Sand on Norfolk Island

B. Baseline Phytophthora Cinnanomi Test Reports

C. QDAF Wide Area Phytophthora Cinnanomi Test Reports

D. SOP for fumigation of ship’s hold

1 General Overview

Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Limited has been contracted to upgrade the runway on Norfolk Island

Airport. This will primarily involve installing approximately 30,000 tonne of asphalt over the existing

runway pavements.

The asphalt is made up of a combination of bitumen, sand and graded rock aggregates. There is no

sand available on the island, and while there is an existing quarry, at Cascade, it has not need used

for 14 years. The Cascade Quarry cannot provide the aggregate required for a number of reasons

including, but not limited to:

• There are no current approvals for extractive industry nor a Development Approval. An

approval could take several years.

• An on island drilling investigation revealed there is not sufficient suitable accessible rock for

the Airport Project requirements.

• Part of the existing quarry is on at least 2 lots of private property on which private dwellings

have been built.

It is planned to import approximately 42,000 tonne of aggregate from South east Queensland in

Australia to Norfolk Island for the asphalt, concrete and ancillary requirements.

It is recognised that Norfolk Island is a unique habitat of flora and fauna and that it is necessary to

manage all stages of the importation of sand and aggregate to minimize the risk of contamination

with unwanted pathogens.

For technical reasons in the asphalt design, crusher dust will be sourced from Boral’s West Burleigh

quarry while 7 mm, 10 mm and 14 mm size aggregate will be sourced from Boral’s Ormeau Quarry.

The asphalt mix design would normally incorporate a washed pit sand, but to reduce biosecurity risk,

a marine sand from Moreton Bay has been used in this mix design. The crusher dust from West

Burleigh is needed to compliment the properties of the marine sand. For the concrete design,

32mm size aggregate from West Burleigh quarry and 20 mm size aggregate from Ormeau quarry are

also required.

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The process for getting the aggregate and sand from Brisbane to Norfolk Island will involve a

number of elements. In outline, this includes transporting the sand and aggregate to a loading

facility in Brisbane, loading a bulk ship, shipping to Norfolk Island in a bulk ship, transferring product

from the bulk ship to a DO/DO barge at Norfolk island, landing the barge at a purpose built rock

groyne, loading transport trucks on the barge and trucking the product to the construction site at

the airport. The details of these elements along with the relevant biosecurity controls are covered in

the following sections.

2 Table of process, risk, inspection and control measures

Quarry Products Process Risk Control Measures Inspection Drill & Blast Contamination

with soil All overburden removed prior to blasting to ensure only clean rock. Selective loading of blast rock to ensure only sound rock is loaded for crushing.

Check prior to blasting.

Separation of unsuitable by excavator/loader operator

Haul to crusher Contamination in dump truck body.

Dedicated vehicles used from pit face to crusher

Inspect truck body at start of shift

Crushing and Contamination At Ormeau, -40 mm Scalping is a fixed part

screening with soil and material is scalped prior to of the process organic matter. crushing to remove smaller secondary material. Scalping is not required at West Burleigh as using material from deep within the rock formation.

Haul to stockpile Contamination in truck body.

Dedicated vehicles used from pit face to crusher

Inspect for wind-blown vegetation prior to loading

Site stockpiling Wind-blown contamination from surrounding vegetation

Product to loaded directly from the production stockpile with a maximum 2 days storage on site.


Loading from Stockpile

Contamination from material in stockpile floor

Maintain loader bucket > 200 mm above stockpile floor when loading.

Observation by Supervisor.

Contamination in loader bucket

Inspect loader bucket at changes of product. Clean contamination if necessary.

Dedicated person for assurance and recording.

Haul to staging location

Contamination in truck body.

Contamination during transport

All truck bodies will be cleaned (washed out) prior to loading unless reloading same product. All loads to covered throughout transport

Inspect truck body prior to loading

Inspect material during tipping for contamination

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Storage prior to shipping

External contamination.

Contamination from prior storage

Store in enclosed building.

Clean storage area prior to storage commencing

Dedication storage areas at 40 Steel Place, Morningside. Inspect storage area is clean and free from any previous residue.

Pest infestation during storage

Pest Management Plan with targeted ant baiting by an approved pest controller.

Check baits are located as per plan. Check baits for capture.

Sand Process Risk Control Measures Inspection Sand source Contamination

with soil and organic matter

Use a marine sand and not a pit sand

Confirm source

Dredging process Contamination of Sourced from clean sand in Inspect production as source material. shipping channel loaded onto barge Contamination Dredge/barge dedicated to Existing product and on dredge/barge sole purpose cargo history Contamination of Oversize material screened Monitoring of loading foreign material and separated during process loading

Barge unloading Contamination of equipment

Barge unloaded using dedicated excavator and conveyor system

Routine inspection of equipment

Site stockpiling Wind-blown contamination from surrounding vegetation

Minimise site storage to less than 5 days subject to moisture content <6%.


Loading from Stockpile

Contamination from material in stockpile floor

Maintain loader bucket > 200 mm above stockpile floor when loading.

Observation by Supervisor.

Contamination in loader bucket

Inspect loader bucket at changes of stockpile. Clean contamination if necessary.

Dedicated person for assurance and recording.

Haul to load point or interim storage

Contamination in truck body.

Contamination during transport

All truck bodies will be cleaned (washed out) prior to loading unless reloading same product. All loads to covered throughout transport

Inspect truck body prior to loading

Inspect material during tipping for contamination

Storage prior to shipping

External contamination.

Contamination from prior storage

Store in enclosed building.

Clean storage area prior to storage commencing

Dedicated storage 40 Steel Place, Morningside. Hold Point inspection by DAWR officer prior to commencement of deliveries. Storage area

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is clean and free from any previous residue.

Provide Knockdown and barrier spray after cleaning Provide targeted ant baits by an approved pest controller.

Check baits are located as per plan. Check baits for capture at least fortnightly.

Shipping Process Risk Control Measures Inspection Loading Ship Contamination of

equipment Acceptable cleanliness and contamination protection of the truck tip area.

Inspection of Truck tip and hopper area by DAWR is a Hold Point

Clean loader and conveyor system prior to commencement. Dedicate equipment to process once loading commences. Loading will be continuous with no material being stockpiled at Graincorp for longer than 2 hours. Tipped material will be inspected by a "spotter" to minimize contamination during loading.

Inspection of conveying and loading equipment by Marine Surveyor is a hold point.

Storage on ship Contamination from previous cargo

Clean ship’s holds prior to loading. Provide details of previous 5 cargos.

Inspect by Marine Surveyor and provide clearance.

Storage during transit

External contaminants

Transport in covered hold. Inspect cargo surface on arrival

Unload to barge Contamination from equipment

Spillage into the sea.

Ensure all equipment used to unload is clean. Includes grabs, bobcat and hand tools. Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and provide a written procedure for the process.

Inspect all equipment before use.

Monitor process against written procedure

Receipt on barge Contamination on barge

Ensure open deck is clean by sweeping and hosing if required

Inspect prior to receiving product

Pest infestation during storage

Unloading Contamination of equipment

All equipment for unloading will be either sourced on Norfolk Island or biosecurity cleaned and checked in Australia before transport on the barge to Norfolk Island

Biosecurity seal issued for imported equipment.

3 Process details for each product source

3.1 Lytton Marine Sand

Boral’s Lytton sand facility is located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River. It supplies a single

product for a range of construction uses such as concrete, bedding, filters and asphalt.

The sand is sourced from Spitfire channel in Moreton Bay.

The sand is recovered by a combination suction dredge and barge. The sand is prescreened as it is

loaded to remove any oversize contaminants. The barge has a load capacity of 3000 tonne.

Spitfire channel

The barge has dewatering pumps which allows the sand to drain on board. The loaded sand is

transported to Boral’s sand facility at Lytton.

The sand is unloaded by a dedicated excavator on board the barge which places the sand in an

onshore hopper. It is transferred from the hopper to shore by conveyor.

The sand is transferred from arrival stockpile to the storage stockpile by front end loader. After 2

days in the storage stockpile, it is available for end use delivery at approximately 6% moisture

content. The source and process produce a sand of consistent quality and size.

Product destined for Norfolk Island will be loaded from a ”fresh” stockpile once the moisture

content is below 6% and within 5 days of being transferred from the dredge. The test method and

frequency for moisture measurement is included in the inspection and test plan.

This stockpile will be separate from older stockpiles to prevent product in longer term storage from

mixing with the NI material

Two loaders are used on site but as there is only one product, their use is interchangeable. Where

the loader has previously loaded product from other than the NI stockpile, the loader bucket will be

checked to ensure it is free of sand or other contaminants and cleaned, if necessary, before loading

from the NI stockpile.

The loader will only load from a minimum 200 mm above the stockpile floor to eliminate

contamination from material other than sand.

The sand is loaded into trucks by frontend loader. The loads are then covered ready for transport.

Dedicated trucks are primarily used to transport the sand but when there is a change of product, the

truck bodies are checked for cleanliness and washed out prior to loading. Trucks go through a wheel

wash and are subsequently weighed before dispatch.

3.2 West Burleigh Quarry, Crusher Dust and 32 mm

West Burleigh quarry is located at the Gold Coast south of Brisbane and supplies a variety of

different sized quarry materials for civil construction. It consists of a metagraywacke metamorphic

rock source.

The process first requires the stripping of vegetation and overburden material to expose clean

quality rock. Once exposed the rock is drilled to provide core holes for filling with explosive. The

location of the holes and quantity of explosive is calculated to produce fresh rock broken to size

suitable for the crushing process.

The blasted rock is transported to the crushing plant in dedicated dump trucks. It is first processed in

the jaw crusher (the primary) to break down oversize rock. The product exiting the jaw crusher can

be scalped to remove any material passing a 40 mm screen if required. This will not be done for the

NI material as the blast rock is from deep, pure, uncontaminated source rock. It then undergoes a

series of screening and crushing processes through a large cone crusher (the secondary) and 3

smaller cone crushers (the tertiary stage) to provide aggregates of different sizes in discrete

stockpiles. The discrete products are normally transferred by front-end loader and dedicated yard

trucks to the storage stockpiles. Products are sampled and tested for quality conformance from

these stockpiles.

For Norfolk Island bound crusher dust, the product will be loaded from a “fresh” stockpile directly

under the production belt. The product must be loaded within 2 days of production.

Where the loader has previously loaded product from other than the NI stockpile, the loader bucket

will be checked to ensure it is free of other contaminants and cleaned if necessary, before loading



contamination from material other than crusher dust.

The shift will be dedicated to either 32 mm or crusher dust.

The crusher dust is loaded into trucks by frontend loader. The loads are then covered ready for

transport. Truck bodies are checked for cleanliness and washed out prior to loading if required.

Trucks go through a wheel wash and are subsequently weighed before dispatch.

3.3 Ormeau Quarry 7mm, 10mm, 14 mm and 20 mm

Boral’s Ormeau quarry is located between the Gold Coast and Brisbane and supplies a variety of

different sized quarry materials for civil construction. It also consists of a metagraywacke

metamorphic rock source.

The process first requires the stripping of vegetation and overburden material to expose clean

quality rock. Once exposed the rock is drilled to provide core holes for filling with explosive. The

location of the holes and quantity of explosive is calculated to produce fresh rock broken to size

suitable for the crushing process.

The blasted rock is transported to the crushing plant in dedicated dump trucks.

It is first processed in the jaw crusher (the primary) to break down oversize rock. The product exiting

the jaw crusher is scalped to remove any material passing a 40 mm screen. This removes soil or

degraded material from the quality rock to be processed. The quality rock then undergoes a series of

screening and crushing processes through the secondary and tertiary stage crushers to provide

aggregates of different sizes which report to distinct stockpiles. Products are sampled and tested for

quality conformance from these stockpiles.

Only one NI product will be loaded in a shift. The shift will be dedicated to only one of 20mm, 14

mm, 10 mm or 7 mm.

For Norfolk Island bound products, each product will be loaded from a “fresh” stockpile directly

under the production belt. The product must be loaded within 2 days of production.

Where the loader has previously loaded product from other than the NI stockpile, the loader bucket

will be checked to ensure it is free of other contaminants and cleaned if necessary, before loading



contamination from material other than the fresh screened rock.

The sized aggregates are loaded into trucks by frontend loader. The loads are then covered ready for

transport. Truck bodies are checked for cleanliness and washed out prior to loading if required.

Trucks go through a wheel wash and are subsequently weighed before dispatch.

4 Transport from Source to Pre-shipping Storage

All sand and aggregate will be transported in semi-trailer or truck and dog combination from the

quarry source to either of:

(i) An enclosed storage area at 40 Steel Place Murarrie.

(ii) The Graincorp ship loading facility at Pinkenba.

All truck bodies will be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to loading. All loads will be covered

during transport and will taken directly from the source to the storage area.

5 Storage Prior to Shipping, Transshipment and Ship loading

There are number of factors that impact on the process of getting aggregate and sand from the

quarry to the ship loader. These include:

(i) The need to transport material soon after production to minimise any possible

contamination risk from storage within the quarry.

(ii) The production rate achievable for each product component.

(iii) The limited operating and transport hours permitted under the Development Approvals

for each of the supply sites.

(iv) The limited availability of suitable interim storage facilities in which any bioscecurity

risks can be managed.

The process subsequently will involve a combination of delivery methods:

(i) The loading will be split over 2 bulk ships to allow accumulation of lower production

rate product in the limited space, biosecurity acceptable, interim warehouse storage.

(ii) High production aggregates and sand will be transported during daylight hours direct from

the quarry to the ship loader. This transport will occur within the permitted operating

hours for the supply sites.

(iii) Lower production aggregates will be accumulated at the interim storage site

for subsequent transshipment to the ship loader at night.

Storage

Sand and aggregate will be stored, in segregated stockpiles, undercover at a warehouse facility

dedicated to Boral products only. This facility is at 40 Steel Place, Morningside. A preliminary

inspection was conducted by a DAWR officer and the building deemed suitable, subject to agreed

controls. Controls include:

(i) Identify and seal off external openings in the walls (e.g. pipe entry points)

(ii) Thoroughly sweep and clean the interior prior to delivery of product.

(iii) Sweep and clean the exterior traffic areas to prevent contamination on truck tyres (e.g.

leaves and bird droppings). Implement ongoing monitoring and suction sweeping as

required.

(iv) After cleaning, apply an initial pesticide knock down spray and barrier spray.

(v) Install a targeted baiting program, as per DAWR target requirements, document, and

carry out inspections, and repeat application of ant baits, no less than fortnightly during

the period of use.

intervals.

(vii) Provide a storage plan and Vehicle movement plan at the site.

A DAWR officer will inspect the storage immediately prior to delivery commencing and this will form

a “Hold Point” require release by that DAWR officer.

Reapply the perimeter barrier spray of deltamethrin at no greater than 6 weekly (vi)

Trucks will tip inside the building and the material will be pushed into stockpile by the front-end

loader. A truck marshal will be on site to direct trucks and monitor the process for wind-blown

contamination.

The capacity of the shed is such that the material will be spread over 2 shipments. The shed will be

filled for the first shipment, emptied and refilled for the second shipment, with the building swept

between shipments.

Transshipment

When the ship loading is ready to start, Boral will truck sand and aggregate direct from the

production source during daylight hours to the open air receival hoppers at Graincorp. After hours,

aggregate will be transshipped from the enclosed storage and tip at the open air receival hoppers at

Graincorp. Trucks will be loaded from within the shed by font end loader. A truck Marshal will check

the entering trucks to ensure:

(i) There is no contamination on truck wheels.

(ii) The truck bodies are free from contamination

All trucks will be equipped with load covers for the 10 km journey from 40 Steel Place Morningside

to Graincorp at Pinkenba.

Ship Loading

The open-air hopper area at Graincorp consists of a solid concrete floor with two separate hopper

inlets. To limit contamination exposure, only the primary hopper at the SE corner of the area will be

used. Trucks will be able to tip directly over the hopper or adjacent to it. The front-end loader will heap material over the hopper in the interval between trucks tipping. This process will be overseen

by the truck marshal. This process should contain truck tipping to within an area 25 m x 25. The

area consists of a substantial truck maneuvering area and concrete upstands at the load hopper

inlets to limit material spillage.

(i) Groom the area and remove weeds.

(ii) Provide screening or wrapping to trees which could be a contamination risk through

loss of foliage.

(iii) Install targeted ant baits prior to the commencement of loading.

(iv) Thoroughly clean the area with a suction sweeper to remove any contamination.

(v) Provide a truck marshal/spotter during unloading operations to record each truck

arrival, direct the trucks where to tip, check the cleanliness of the wheels for truck

entering the tipping area and monitor for wind-blown contamination.

(vi) The truck marshal will work with the loader operator to limit exposure of material

tipped at either hopper to a target of one hour with a maximum of two hours. Note the

ship loader capacity is 800 tph with an expected max truck delivery rate of 360 tph.

In the event of a delay in the loading process (e.g. equipment failure) the following action will be

taken:

(i) The truck marshal at the ship loader will call the truck marshal at the truck

loading point to suspend loading and hold all trucks.

(ii) At the ship loader, the front-end loader operator will push any tipped material

into stockpiles over the load hoppers.

(iii) If the delay will exceed one hour, the loader driver and truck marshal will cover

the stockpile with a tarp. Two tarps will be at site, ready to be deployed, in the

event of this contingency.

After loading into the ground level hopper, the material will travel via an inclined conveyor direct to

the each of the ships holds. The loading process can deliver 800 tonne per hour but will be limited

by the truck delivery process to a maximum of 360 tonne per hour.

Graincorp’s “Export Hygiene Biosecurity Process” will apply and targeted ant baiting will take place

for 2 weeks prior to the commencement of loading.

inspect the tipping area for compliance and this will form a “Hold Point” in the ship loading process.

The following actions will be taken prior to tipping material at the load point. A DAWR officer will

6 Fumigation of Aggregate and Sand in the Ship’s Holds.

The following process has been mandated by DAWR.

The consignment must be fumigated with methyl bromide at 48 g/m3 for 24 hours at or above 21

degrees C. A fumigation certificate must be provided to the department prior to the goods arriving

in Norfolk Island. Notes:

(a) Fumigation must be performed immediately prior to loading or in the ship’s hold

(b) For each 5ºC (or part of 5ºC) the temperature is expected to fall below 21ºC, 8g/m³

must be added to the dosage rate.

(c) Methyl bromide fumigation is not permitted if the ambient minimum temperature

falls below 10ºC.

(d) A fumigation plan must be provided to the department for approval prior to

commencement of the treatment.

The specific fumigation plan requires finalisation of the ship charter and has to be agreed with the

fumigator, the ship’s owner/captain and the port authority. It can be provided prior to the process

being carried out, but is not available for inclusion with this plan.

Rentokil’s SOP for Methyl Bromide Fumigation in the ship’s hold is provided as an attachment.

7 Sampling and Testing for Phytophthora Cinnanomi

Phytophthora Cinnanomi (root rot) has been identified as the primary pathogen of concern for the

importation of aggregate to Norfolk Island.

Testing for Phytophthora cinnanomi can be conducted by “Grow Help” within the Department of

Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland State Government.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/agribusiness/grow-

help-australia/submitting-samples

Boral collected baseline samples from each material source on the 9th and 11th of April 2019 and

delivered these samples, sealed in plastic bags, to “Grow Help” on 15th April 2019.

The test results were clear and are provided at the end of this appendix.

In addition, at the direction of DAWR, the Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (QDAF)

was engaged by Boral to conduct wide area sampling of the perimeter at both West Burleigh &

Ormeau quarries. The basis of this was, that if no Phytophthora cinnanomi was present surrounding

the quarry, and in areas that stormwater ingress was possible, then the risk of subsequent

contamination of the stockpiles within the quarry was considered extremely low. This risk was

mitigated even further by limiting storage within the quarry to a maximum of 2 days.

GDAF’s report, prepared by Dr Andrew Manners is provided as an attachment.

8 Shipping

The aggregates will be transported by two charter vessels in bulk holds. The vessels will have a

capacity of 35,000 tonne total in 5 separate holds. The cargo tonnage will be split approximately

evenly between the two ships for a total of 42,000 tonne.

Example ship only. Actual ship subject is to charter availability.

Each bulk ship will load at the GrainCorp facility at Pinkenba on the Brisbane River. Each ship’s hold

will be clean and free of any foreign matter. The holds will be inspected by a qualified marine

surveyor prior to loading and found free of live insects and extraneous materials that pose a

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/agribusiness/grow-help-australia/submitting-samples

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/agribusiness/grow-help-australia/submitting-samples

phytosanitary or sanitary risk. The ship’s officer will also provide details of the previous 5 cargos to

certification will also cover the cleanliness of the front-end loader, the receival hopper and conveyor

system. This certification will be a “hold point” in the loading process.

Example Cargo Plan only.

9 Unloading at Norfolk Island

The charter ship will moor off Ball Bay at Norfolk Island. Aggregates and sand will be transferred

from the bulk ship to a flat deck barge via clam buckets attached to the ship’s cranes. Procedures will

be in place to minimise any spillage of material, particularly sand, during the transfer process. The

procedure will also cover controls applicable to transport vehicles. The procedure is provided

separately as an attachment. The barge will transfer the cargo from the bulk ship to a specially

constructed groyne in Ball Bay. An excavator on the barge will load the sand & aggregate to both

local and imported trucks which will deliver the cargo to the airport. The groyne will be constructed

in advance from local materials in Ball Bay.

the marine surveyor. A marine surveyor’s certificate must be issued prior loading. The surveyor’s

Proposed Ship mooring and groyne location.

The tug & barge will establish in advance of the bulk ship. The barge will establish from Vanuatu and

will not carry any cargo to Norfolk Island.

Typical barge & groyne from previous project. Ball Bay with groyne.

It is planned for the barge to load from the ship at night and for the barge unloading and transport

to occur in daylight hours.

10 Airport Storage

Aggregate & sand will only be stored within the airport precinct and at two locations. The primary

storage pad at the airport for sand & aggregate will be the SW end of the asphalted cross runway 04-

22. The working storage pads at the asphalt plant will be covered in a waterproof bitumen/chip seal.

The primary purpose is to prevent the imported material being contaminated by local soil, but it will

serve the dual purpose of preventing the contamination of local soil from the highly unlikely risk,

due to biosecurity controls, of contamination by an imported pathogen.

Runway 04-22 and the bitumen sealed plant stockpile area at the airport for aggregate & sand storage.

11 Attachments A. Risk Considerations and Controls for the Unloading and Transport of Aggregate

and Sand on Norfolk Island

B. Baseline Phytophthora Cinnanomi Test Reports



A. Risk Considerations and Controls for the Unloading and Transport of Aggregate and Sand on Norfolk Island

Risk Mitigation Responsibility

1 Risk of Spillage into Ball Bay

1.1 Spillage of aggregate from barge due to rough weather

Weather assessment prior to transfer from bulk ship to barge. Do not load barge if high risk that barge can’t be emptied before a change in weather.

Load Supervisor Tug Master

1.2 Spillage from clam buckets

Clam buckets in good mechanical repair and suitably adjusted. Stop and implement repair or adjustment if spillage is identified

Load Supervisor

1.3 Separation of barge from bulk ship

Barge tethered to prevent separation from the ship during the unloading process.

Load Supervisor Tug Master

1.4 Spillage from side of barge

Load to the center of the barge. The primary reasons for this are barge stability and truck access at the groyne, but it will also serve the purpose of reducing the risk of spill near the edge of the barge. It will also reduce the risk of material washing from the deck if an unforeseen issue arises and material is still on the deck during a change in weather.

Load Supervisor Crane Operator

2 Risk of Product Loss from Transport Trucks

2.1 Mechanical defect in truck

Conduct & record vehicle prestart checks and ensure vehicle is in good mechanical condition with tailgate locking mechanism fully functional. Ensure load covers are on the truck and the deployment system is operating correctly.

Truck Driver Load Supervisor

2.2 Spillage from any source due to communication failure.

Drivers, Load operators, Truck Marshals and the Load Supervisor will have radio communication on dedicated UHF channel.

All

2.3 Spillage from tailgate Before loading, ensure the tailgates are fully closed and locked

Truck Driver Truck Marshal

2.4 Spillage over the gunwales

Driver to follow the directions of the loading operator and creep the truck as required to ensure the load is evenly distributed throughout the body, below the gunwales and not heaped in such a way that it could overflow.

Load Operator Truck Driver

2.5 Loss as result of road condition or high wind

Once loaded, and before leaving the barge, ensure the load covers are fully deployed. Truck Marshall to check before departure.


2.6 Disruption to other traffic.

Travel to the airport adhering to the agreed VMP (Vehicle Management Plan) on both the loaded and unloaded legs of the circuit.

Truck Driver Load Supervisor

2.7 Tip in the wrong location

Driver to follow the direction of the truck marshal at the airport.


2.8 Spillage from draw bar or truck body on empty return

Ensure the tailgate is fully shut and locked. Drive from the tip area & stop the engine. The truck marshal will check for any tipped material hanging up on the draw bar or tailgate. If any is present, the truck marshal will broom the material off before the driver restarts the vehicle and departs.


2.9 Inadvertent spill Spill may be observed by the driver of the spilling vehicle or the driver of the next truck in the circuit. The observing driver will report the nature and location of the spill via UHF radio. The spotters will advise the unloading supervisor who will dispatch the standby bobcat broom and light tip truck to clean up the spill and take the collected material to the airport.

Observing Driver Load Supervisor

2.10 Any Spill Any spill or other procedural failure will be a non-conformance and will be reported and investigated accordingly.

Load Supervisor

3 Risk of Contamination from local Trucks

3.1 General Operation of Local Trucks

Trucks to comply with all mitigation measures in item 2.


3.2 Local trucks used on other work.

Inspect all truck bodies at the start of shift. Any contaminated bodies will be refused loading until cleaned and re- inspected.

Truck Marshal Load Supervisor

3.3 Material diverted from Airport

Every load to be given a sequential number after loading with a record of loaded weight and truck ID. All sequential load numbers will be checked in in at the airport storage.

Truck Marshall at barge. Truck Marshall at Airport

3.4 Truck unable to complete shift.

Truck will be expected to be available for the complete shift. The truck driver must report to truck marshal in the event of mechanical failure so the body can be checked to be free of contamination.


3.5 Residual material at end of shift

The truck body will be inspected after the last load of the day at the airport to ensure it is free of material. The drivers docket will not be signed off until the clean body is accepted.


B. Testing for Phytophthora Cinnanomi

Baseline testing of existing stockpiles was undertaken to identify if phytophthora cinnanomi might

be present in existing processes.

Sampling was carried out as recommend by “Grow Help” within the Department of Agriculture and

Fisheries, Queensland State Government. The process involved:

• Taking 6 sample portions from around the stockpile.

• For each sample portion, removing at least 200 mm of surface material and taking a scoop of

uncovered material.

• Accumulating 6 sample portions in a new and clean plastic sample bag to form a

representative sample for each stockpile.

• Sealing the plastic bag.

• Labelling the plastic bag with ID and date.

Identification of the baseline samples is as follows:

• Sample 1. Lytton Sand, sampled from plant stockpile 9/4/19.

• Sample 2. West Burleigh crusher dust, sampled from quarry 11/4/19

• Sample 3. Ormeau 7 mm, sampled from quarry 11/4/19

Site Perimeter Testing

At the direction of DAWR, the Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (QDAF) was

engaged to conduct wide area sampling at both West Burleigh & Ormeau quarries. The basis of this

was, that if no phytophthora cinnanomi was present surrounding the quarry, and in areas that

stormwater ingress was possible, then the risk of subsequent contamination of the stockpiles within

the quarry was considered extremely low. This risk was mitigated even further by limiting storage

within the quarry to a maximum of 2 days.


GDAF’s report, prepared by Dr Andrew Manners follows

GROW HELP [email protected]

Final Diagnostic Report

Client: Mr Mike Davidson - Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd Date: 26/04/2019 Level 6 88 Musk Avenue Job Number: 5155 Kelvin Grove

Brisbane QLD 4059 Your Reference:

Contact Phone: 07 3268 8011

Sample Submitted By: Mr Mike Davidson - Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd

Date Arrived: 15/04/2019

Your Identifier: Sample 1 Arrival Condition: Our Identifier: 5155-1

Host Details: (media) - N/Aon N/a -

Tests

Test Name Test Result Test Comment Phytophthora baiting Negative No Phytophthora was detected in the media

Pests / Pathogens Detected

Common Name Scientific Name No pathogen detected

Diagnosis

No Phytophthora detected.

Recommendations

None required.



Tests




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Sample 1

Sample 2

mailto:[email protected]

Diagnosis


Recommendations

None required.



Tests




Diagnosis


Recommendations

None required.

Charge Details

Qty Description Unit Cost(ex GST) Total Cost(ex GST)

1 Complex Diagnostic Test $110.55 $110.55 GST Amount $11.06 Total (Inc GST) $121.61

An invoice will be sent to you shortly with payment details.

Page 2 of 2 Disclaimer: The State of Queensland through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the correctness, accuracy, reliability, currency, or any other aspect regarding characteristics or use of the information provided in this report. The information is provided as a recommendation only and in no event shall the Department be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or tort, rising out of or in connection with the use of this report. The representative nature of the sample is the responsibility of the submitter. Test results and findings may be provided to authorised staff and used for statistical, surveillance, extension, certification and regulatory purposes in accordance with departmental policies. The source of the information will remain confidential unless otherwise required by law or regulatory policies. Where fungicides, insecticides, herbicides or other chemicals are mentioned, they are meant as a guide only and are not an endorsement of a particular company's product. You must check that a particular product is registered for the use to be made of the product and follow all label directions, including safety directions and warnings.

Sample 3


FSOP #: FSOP – 12B

Version #: 1

Implementation / Effective Date: 01/04/19

Page #: 1 of 5 Revision Date: 01/04/21

Created by: Fumigation Working Group Approved / Reviewed by: David Marrs

FUMIGATION SOP for – Fumigating Ships Holds with Methyl Bromide

1. Purpose

The objective of this assessment is to effectively identify, manage and control all operational methods, processes,

quality and SHE associated with Fumigating Ships Holds. Attention must be paid to all factors of the SOP.

2. Scope

This SOP is a mandatory document and MUST be implemented by all employees and contractors when engaging in

the Fumigating of Ships Holds.

3. Emergency Preparedness and Response

No entry / access can be permitted into fumigation service designated area(s) or any other adjoining areas designated

unsafe by the applicator in charge Placarded areas MUST NOT BE ENTERED

The following steps must be implemented if fumigant levels exceed safe exposure limits (outlined in each fumigant

label) thereby posing potential risk to people or animals:

• Evacuate all people and / or domestic animals from the affected area immediately (includes adjoining businesses and / or residents)

• Contact fire / police / medical by calling [Local Number]

• Contact Rentokil certified applicator in charge (contact information above)

• Secure area until first responders arrive

• Contact regional manager, fumigation manager and key customer contact

• Provide support, label and MSDS to first responders Methyl Bromide

Emergency Procedures:

In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Immediately call the Fire Brigade. Wear full protective chemically

resistant clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for

protective clothing include rubber, PVC. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend

that you use a respirator. It should be fitted with a type B1 cartridge, suitable for acid gases. Containment and Clean up:

Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is

too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or

waterways. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and

dispose of promptly.

4. People - Competence, Training, Authority, Roles, Responsibility, Supervision / Control

Only businesses approved and authorised to perform fumigation activities are permitted to perform this treatment.

All businesses conducting this treatment must follow the Minimum Operational Fumigation Standards requirements.

Suitably Qualified Licenced Technicians who are approved to use Methyl Bromide are authorised to perform this treatment.

Technicians must be trained in the procedures and processes of this treatment, taking into account any emergency

requirements that may be required. All training must be recorded and maintained within the business.

A minimum of one licenced qualified fumigator is required to be on site during the introduction of all fumigation chemicals

before each treatment. It is the Fumigator’s responsibility to ensure all aspects of this SOP are followed at all times.


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5. Plant, PPE & Equipment EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS TO BE USED: Safety Equipment:

o SCBA

o Spare SCBA Cylinder

o Introduction/Shoot lines

o Monitoring lines

o Leak Checker

o Gloves o Fumigation Sheeting

o Scales and bottle fittings

o Gas Dispenser

o Clearance Device

CHEMICALS TO BE USED: Methyl Bromide

o Full Face Mask

o AX Filter Canister o Spare Gas AX Filter Canisters

o Cloth Tape

o Sand / water snakes

o Circulation Fans o Bollards/ Bunting and signage

o Monitoring Device

o Adjustable spanner

RECORDS TO BE KEPT: Job Check List, Treatment Record, F.R.A., Customer Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Before undertaking the work as advised in this work instruction, each staff member must reassess the hazards present on

site and those that will arise during the performance of the work. Should they be different to the conditions as outlined in the FRA you must notify the client and your supervisor. The appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, procedures and

other equipment should be utilised as per the Fumigation Risk Assessment to minimise or reduce all possible risks.

1. Follow all SHE instructions. 2. Adhere to all requirements under the Minimum Operational Fumigation Standards

3. The technician must have country licencing specific to the gas and activity been preformed or if not available company training and certification is required.

4. Prepare and apply all Products according to label recommendations.

5. Warning signs must be erected at all entrances to public areas where treatment is to be carried out.

6. The Technician / Operator must consider all relevant site factors and note where applicable.

7. If a ladder is required then the SHE working at Heights Checklist must also be used before commencing any

work. 8. At all times while driving to a site ensure the speed limit is adhered to as well as the speed limits on site.

6. Responsibilities

The responsibility for the successful operation of the treatment will be jointly shared by Rentokil and the customer.

Further operational responsibilities are contained in the Procedure Instructions in section 7 of this SOP.

6.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF RENTOKIL

• The implementation and maintenance of the contracted works.

• The maintenance of a documentation system that will record all activities associated with the fumigation process.

• To notify the customer of any introduced hazards or any other health and safety issues related to the work being carried out.

6.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CUSTOMER

• To cooperate by maintaining an area suitable for the fumigation of product with Methyl Bromide ensuring all of Rentokil’s site requirements are maintained.

• Provide access to the fumigation area at all times.


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• Ensure staff and contractors are informed of the fumigation risk and exclusion zones at all times during treatment.

• Notify Rentokil of any known on-site hazards or potential hazards which may have arisen after the FRA was completed.

6.3 JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES OF RENTOKIL AND THE CUSTOMER

• Adequate hazard controls must be mutually agreed between Rentokil and the customer, maintained and adhered to at all times.

• Regular reviews or communications are held to ensure the safety, efficacy and sustainability of the treatment.

7. Method of Work

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS / DETAILS

It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand this procedure before performing the following tasks. Contact the

document author if you have any questions about this procedure as well as all associated requirements in relation to

IMDG CODE (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) 2008 Edition Supplement – “Recommendations on the

Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships applicable to the Fumigation of Ships Holds.

A full assessment of venting/air intake inlets and air-conditioning system (including sanitary vents, galley vents and engine room ventilators) must be undertaken for all manned areas (including crews quarters) by the ‘Fumigator-in- Charge’ and written instruction must be provided to the Master/Captain (before ship sets sail) on requirements for

‘shut-down’ during the ventilation process.

The ‘Fumigator-in Charge’ must undertake a thorough inspection of the vessel, and all potential leakage areas must be

identified following visual inspection. Physical testing to ensure that holds are structurally sound should have been

conducted prior to loading of the vessel by an authorised party (records to be provided).

Placarding – The fumigator must provide and erect appropriate placards for methyl bromide immediately prior to

fumigation. Placards must be used for the purpose of providing a warning sign for holds/areas under fumigation.

Placarding will also be placed in engine rooms in the vicinity of cargo hold bilge valves/piping as applicable, so that no

accidental gassing can occur. The placards must comply with the IMO requirements for Placarding, and must also

contain any additional requirements outlined by AMSA. The placard must also contain a subsidiary risk pictogram of

‘Flammable Gas’. Placards must remain in place for the entire duration of the voyage and may not be taken down until

all residues have been removed from the ships holds.

The vessels agent shall notify persons intending to visit the vessel that fumigation will be taking place on board and

access may be restricted. This would include for example, stevedores, wharf personnel, contractors, surveyors, and

Government Officials and the like. It is also advised that the expected timeframe of restriction should be included in any

notification.

A watchman must be placed at the gangway and shall not allow unauthorised persons on board whilst the fumigation

process takes place. Clear instructions on his/her responsibilities with regard to this duty need to be provided by the Master/Captain and the ‘Fumigator-in-Charge’ as appropriate. It is also recommended that the vessels crew, where

possible, remain indoors during this process.

The following is too preformed for ship fumigations with Methyl Bromide:

Preparation

• Inspection – inspection of all holds, access ways and connected areas. Special attention is to be

taken to the bulge areas of the ship or any connected areas to the engine room/s

• Sealing of hatches – hatches, hold vent points and access points will be sealed with cloth tape to

ensure there are no gas leaks


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• Circulation Ducting – ducting is to be placed down the hold via the man entry points (where possible

/ or close to) to aid in circulation and venting of the fumigation. A circulation fan is connected to the

ducting blowing into the holds

• Installation of introduction / monitoring lines – gas introduction lines should be placed as close as

possible to the top of the commodity being treated (facing the top of the hold) as the gas will sink to the

bottom of the hold during the treatment process. Monitoring lines should be placed (a minimum of 2

per hold) at the top of the commodity and as close to the bottom as possible.

• Sealing of holds – the seals must be checked and cleaned if required to ensure a tight fit with the

hold cover. Any joining points must be sealed with cloth tape to ensure a gas seal.

• Sealing of access points and connected areas – all connected areas and access points to the holds

must be sealed to prevent access and possible leakage out of the treated holds. It is recommended to

check with the vessels engineer to verify any connected areas

• Seal checks – check to ensure that all gaps have been sealed. Equipment

• Gas masks and gas dispensers must be checked to ensure all are in working order.

DURING ALL USE OF METHYL BROMIDE A FULL FACE MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WITHIN THE

RISK AREA

Fumigation

• Introduction of the methyl bromide into the hold must be done at a steady rate

• Pipes delivering the methyl bromide must be inserted just below the hatches to enable the gas to drop through the product

• 2 monitoring point must be placed below and away from the pipes (being used to administer the methyl bromide) to confirm the gas has dispersed.

Rate

• Methyl bromide must be administered in accordance with the conditions specified on the import permit

Monitoring the Fumigation

• Seals, hatches and the risk area – once the full amount of methyl bromide have been introduced into the hold all seals must be rechecked for leaks, (using a methyl bromide gas detector).

MONITORING MUST BE UNDERTAKEN AT 30MINS FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE METHYL BROMIDE TO ENSURE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GAS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED INTO THE HOLD

• If the methyl bromide concentration is at the required rate and within the desired equilibrium range the fumigation proceeds as normal

• If the concentration is low the hold must be rechecked for leaks and additional gas will need to be introduced.

4 Hour Check

• At the 4 hour mark the holds and risk area must be checked for leaks

• The hold must also be checked to ensure the correct gas concentration is beeing maintained. MONITOR HOLDS AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO ENSURE GAS RETENTION

• The hold must be monitored at regular intervals to confirm the methyl bromide concentration is adequate.

• The risk area, connected areas and hold must also be checked for leaks

• All areas regularly visited by personnel (accommodation areas, engine room, bridge and any other areas) must also be checked at regular intervals for leaks and gas concentrations.

• All areas of treatment and those mentioned above must be checked at regular intervals throughout the treatment process (no more than 4 hours between checks).

Final Readings

• 24 hours after the introduction of the gas the final readings must be taken and recorded to confirm that the importing country requirements have been met.


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• If the requirement has been met the venting process can commence.

• If the requirements have not been met the hold must be topped up and treated for an additional 4 hours.

Venting

• To commence venting remove all tape sealing from the holds, vents and access covers.

• Turn on the circulation / ventilation system to increase air movement within the hold

• Crack the first hold to allow the gas to start to escape at a controlled rate

• After a few minutes the hold must be completely opened to facilitate the venting process

• Only open one hold at a time to minimise the risk of high concentrations of gas escaping at one time.

• During venting personnel is to be kept minimised, all risk areas are to remain in place and anybody entering the treatment area must be wearing an appropriate mask and filter and be accompanied by a

licenced fumigator. Confirming gas clearance

• The monitoring frequency of the gas levels within the hold and the risk area will be dependent on the weather conditions

• Gas freedom is achieved when levels of 5ppm or lower is reached, this may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours depending on the weather and prevailing winds.

• Once the fumigator has confirmed that the hold is gas free the fumigator issues the gas free certificate and can issue the fumigation certificate.

If the SOP is unable to be followed a secondary Risk Assessment, Safe Work Method Statement, and

Specialised Standard Operating Procedure must be created and approved by management.

Job Completion

1. Advise the office of the final monitoring readings as well as the gas clearance readings.

2. Inform the yard the job is complete and sign off in their relevant job book.

3. Ensure the site is clean and tide when you leave.

4. Record all gas mask filter use as well as updating your personal treatment diary.

6. References

The following SOP documents should be taken into consideration within this procedure. SOP 59 - Traffic Management

SOP 61 - Electrical Safety SWPM - Safe Work Practices Manual

Rentokil Minimum Operational Fumigation Standards

Appendix 2

Biosecurity Controls for Equipment & Stores to be Shipped to Norfolk Island

This Planning Document covers:

1. General Overview

2. Risk Table

3. Cargo Reporting

4. Used Equipment

5. New Equipment

6. Containerised Stores

7. Storage

8. Loading the Barge

9. Insecticide Treatment

10. Documentation

11. Contingency Arrangements on Norfolk Island

12. Unloading on Norfolk Island

1 General Overview

Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Limited has been contracted to upgrade the runway on Norfolk Island

Airport. This will involve installing approximately 30,000 tonne of asphalt over the existing runway

pavements, providing concrete parking aprons for aircraft, replacement of existing Airfield Ground

Lighting (AGL), regrading of runway flanks and new line-marking.

There is a limited amount of suitable construction equipment on island to carry out the proposed

works and the majority of plant and equipment required for the project will be imported specifically

for the works. With the exception of some small equipment, all equipment will be returned to

Brisbane, Australia on completion.

There is no wharf infrastructure on Norfolk Island. The project involves the construction of a groyne

out into the sea at Ball Bay. Equipment will be shipped on a towed barge fitted with DO/DO bow

ramp. 3 barge voyages will be required to establish all the required equipment & stores.

Ball Bay is approved by DAWR for the discharge of petroleum fuel and LPG only. Boral will make an

“Application for Permission to Unload Goods at a Landing Place or Port other than a First Point of

Entry”, once DAWR have accepted this Biosecurity Plan.

The biosecurity inspection resources on Norfolk Island are limited and there are no facilities for large

scale equipment cleaning or fumigation.

Equipment to be shipped includes a mobile asphalt manufacturing plant, a mobile concrete batching

plant, tip trucks, concrete agitators and a variety of specialised construction plant.

The planned method of biosecurity control is to clean, fumigate or otherwise treat equipment and

stores here in Australia, prior to departure for Norfolk Island. This will significantly reduce the level

of inspection required on arrival at Norfolk Island and eliminate the need for local cleaning and

treatment, except where minor conformances, if any, are detected.

2 Table of process, risk, inspection and control measures

Used Equipment Process Risk Control Measures Inspection From previous Contamination Initial clean by Boral to Check & seal by use. with soil, remove obvious external Inspection Services,

vegetation and contaminants. Clean to POB, DAWR insects. biosecurity standard by

Chalmers.

Post-clean Recontamination Minimise storage time Visual inspection by Storage by insects where possible and isolate Boral Supervisor.

Boral cargo in one area. Inspection by pest Treat with residual controller. Issue of insecticide immediately certificate after prior to loading on barge. treatment. Record and document all inspections.

Transport to Pickup on Transport on low loader Check by Boral barge wheels. where applicable. Full route Loadmaster before

is a sealed surface. Final transfer to barge. Check check before loading - water tyre treads and wheel blaster at site if required. arches once on barge. Record and document all inspections.

New Equipment

Process Risk Control Measures Inspection Initial Delivery Minor Deliver to Chalmers for Check & seal by

contamination cleaning (if necessary) and Inspection Services, from vegetation inspection POB, DAWR and insects from previous storage & transport

Post-clean Recontamination Minimise storage time Visual inspection by

Storage by insects where possible and isolate Boral Supervisor. Boral cargo in one area. Inspection by pest Treat with residual controller. Issue of insecticide immediately certificate after prior to loading on barge. treatment Check tyre treads and wheel arches once on barge. Record and document all inspections.

Containerised Materials and Stores Process Risk Control Measures Inspection Packing Minor Primarily new stores and Boral Supervisor. containers. contamination supplies. Ensure cleanliness Fumigation &

from vegetation of all cargo. Fumigate certification by DAWR and insects contents once loading is registered fumigator. complete.

Post-packing Recontamination Minimise storage time Visual inspection by

Storage by insects where possible and isolate Boral Supervisor. Boral cargo in one area. Inspection by pest Treat external container controller. Issue of with residual insecticide certificate after immediately prior to loading treatment Record and on barge. document all inspections.

Transport to Minimal. Transport on low loader Check by Boral barge where applicable. Full route Loadmaster before

is a sealed surface. Final transfer to barge. check underside of Record and document container before loading – all inspections. water blaster at site if

required.

Containerised Bitumen Process Risk Control Measures Inspection From previous Contamination Clean containers prior to Visual inspection of

use. with soil, refilling reuse. Container internal & external vegetation and heated to 150 degrees container by supply insects when filled. company, PUMA.

Post fill storage Recontamination by insects

Clean with water blaster, including under floor, when delivered to staging area on side loader.

Visual inspection and wash by Boral site supervisor.

Prior to Loading Recontamination. Visually inspect top of each Visual inspection by container from mobile Boral Supervisor. platform. Inspect sides of Inspection by pest container. Place each controller. Issue of container on elevated certificate after stand, inspect and vacuum treatment. Record and under floor. Treat with document all residual insecticide inspections.

3 Cargo Reporting

A cargo manifest will be prepared for each voyage. The cargo for each voyage will be planned well in

advance and the cargo manifest prepared. Due to the nature of the project, the range of specialist

contractors, and the wide range of stores and specialised equipment, the completed actual cargo on

any voyage will not be finalised until each barge departs.

The completed manifest will be available and distributed within 48 hours of departure of the barge.

A copy of the manifest will be emailed to the biosecurity officer on Norfolk Island. As the transit time

of the barge is 8 days, the officer will receive this information at least 6 days before the arrival of the

barge at Ball Bay.

The cargo manifest will be in the form of an excel spreadsheet. It will contain at least the following

information:

(i) A list number for each item of cargo.

(ii) Containerised items, listed individually, but grouped by container ID

(iii) Unique identifier for major items (e.g. vehicle VIN or rego number)

(iv) Weights and dimensions for major items.

(v) Reference to the unique cleaning inspection seal number for used equipment.

(vi) Reference to invoices or other providence documents for new equipment.

(vii) Owner’s name (some goods will be the property of NIRC or local residents)

(viii) Reference to fumigation certificates where appropriate (e.g. containerised goods)

(ix) Reference to insecticide application report on loading.

Note that the DAWR Inspection Group in Brisbane will maintain a register of all equipment inspected

by them. This will have a description of the equipment, VIN identification number or similar, if

applicable, and the unique number of the seal attached by them, to the equipment, on completion

of satisfactory inspection. The DAWR Inspection Group will provide regular updates of the register to

the Biosecurity Officer on Norfolk Island and Boral’s Logistics Coordinator.

4 Used Equipment Cleaning.

Used equipment will be cleaned to a standard acceptable to the DAWR inspection officers,

Inspection Group, DAWR, Port of Brisbane.

The equipment will be pre-cleaned by Boral to remove obvious external contaminants. It will then be

transported to Chalmers Industries Pty Ltd at the Port of Brisbane for cleaning to biosecurity import

standard at Chalmers’ approved cleaning station.

Boral will provide Chalmers with a list of equipment and order of cleaning, regularly updated, and

coordinate delivery of equipment to suit storage available, and the rate at which equipment can be

cleaned & inspected.

Chalmers will carry out the cleaning and coordinate the inspection process with the Inspection

Group, ensuring notice is provided and inspections are booked.

The Inspection Group will maintain a register of equipment cleaned, based on Boral’s equipment list.

Once a piece of equipment has been cleaned and approved, the Inspection Group will fit a uniquely

numbered seal to a conspicuous location on that equipment.

The register will then be updated with the seal number, date inspected, DAWR identifier for the

inspector, and the inspector’s comments, if required.

Regular updates of the cleaning register will be forwarded to the biosecurity officer on Norfolk

Island.

Once tagged with a seal, the equipment will be moved to Chalmers’ nearby, surface-sealed

hardstand area for storage awaiting loading on the barge. Storage times will vary, but could be up to

6 weeks.

Boral will undertake weekly inspection of stored equipment and maintain a record of those

inspections, any non-conformances found and the action taken.

Port of Brisbane

Chalmers’

Storage Area

Chalmers’

Cleaning Pad

DAWR Inspection Group Office

5 New Equipment

There will be some new equipment purchased specifically for the project or supplied to NIRC as part

of the contract arrangement.

New equipment will be sent to Chalmers for cleaning and inspection. It will subsequently be

delivered to the loading staging area at 50 Paringa Road, Murarrie within 2 days of loading. Boral will

inspect the equipment for possible contamination prior to loading and clean as necessary. Inspection

Services will be advised of the availability of the new equipment for inspection and will inspect at

their discretion.

New equipment will receive the pest control treatment as per item 9.

New equipment will be supported by invoices or other providence documents. Verification can be

made from the odometer or hour meter on the equipment.

6 Containerised Stores

Bitumen & Cement will be transported in dedicated, material specific sea containers. These

containers will be visually internally inspected prior to loading for residual product or contamination.

Unsuitable containers will be rejected. Note that this is driven by the material quality requirements

of the project and not biosecurity alone.

The following treatment will apply to bitumen containers:

(i) On arrival at the staging location, the containers receive a pressure wash and

the underside of the container will be inspected and pressure washed while on

the side- loader.

(ii) The containers will be unloaded onto timbers above the sealed pavement.

(iii) The hollow burner tubes will then be treated with Chandrite spray and Maki Block

Rodenticide before being sealed with a cover plate.

(iv) Prior to loading on the barge, each bitumen container will be picked up from the

staging area and put on the inspection stand.

(v) Boral will inspect and spray any insects found with a fast knockdown aerosol (vi)

Boral will dry vacuum the underside of all containers

(vi) Inspection Services will then inspect the containers, if they elect to attend.

(vii) The pest controller will treat the underside of all containers with deltamethrin. (viii) The container will be moved from the inspection stand to the barge. (ix) Records will include a photograph of each container on the stand and a pest

treatment report for each bitumen container.

The following treatment will apply to cement containers:

(x) The cement containers consist of a hollow frame (no floor) with an internal pressure tank and all surfaces are accessible.

(xi) On arrival at the staging location, the containers receive a pressure wash while on the side loader.

(xii) The cement containers will receive further inspection onloading and insecticide treatment as per section 9.

(xiii) The cement containers will receive treatment with deltamethrin to all pin sockets.

General stores and spare parts will be loaded into standard sea containers. These items will be

mainly new, but there may be some reconditioned spares. These containers will be internally

fumigated at Chalmers’ approved facility at POB using Methyl Bromide.

Where appropriate, containers housing sensitive electrical equipment will not be fumigated with

Methyl Bromide. An alternative fumigant (such as sulfuryl flouride) or topical pesticide (such as

deltamethrin) will be used.

The fumigator used by Chalmers is Blufume Pest Control (DAWR registration no: Q2805).

Fumigation certificates for each container will be referenced on the cargo manifest. Copies will be

available to DAWR if requested.

7 Accumulation Storage and Storage Prior to Loading

Equipment that is new, or cleaned and approved by Inspection Services, along with containerised

materials & supplies, will be stored in Chalmers storage yard at the Port of Brisbane. The storage

yard is immediately across the road from the cleaning pad.

The storage location is primarily a shipping container storage area. It is situated on a fenced and

secure asphalt hardstand with good separation from the limited landscaping vegetation at POB.

Boral will conduct weekly inspections of the cleaned equipment in the storage area. Records will be

kept of these inspections. Where a nonconformance is found, action will be taken and also recorded.

If specialised treatment is required (e.g. pest treatment), relevant documentation will be provided

(e.g. pest treatment certificates).

A section will be set aside for the storage of Boral barge cargo only. The cargo held for Boral will not

be mixed with other cargo.

The Chalmers’ yard will be the location for accumulating and staging each barge cargo. The Storage

area is a dedicated export area with sealed hardstand and separation from vegetation.

A pest control and baiting program is in operation at each of Chalmer’s facilities and implemented by

Blufume Pest Control.

Two days before the loading of the barge commences, Boral will commence transferring cargo from

Chalmers yard at POB to the Pacific Tug yard at 50 Paringa Road, Murarrie. A bitumen sealed

hardstand area leading directly to the RO/RO ramp of the barge has been prepared for this purpose.

This process is necessary to accommodate over-dimension equipment which can only be moved

under time-restricted permit, and to allow for efficient barge loading. Some cargo will be staged

short term at the Pacific Tug yard and some will travel direct from Chalmers’ yard onto the barge.

A pest control and baiting program is in operation at the Pacific Tug sealed hardstand at Murarrie.

Primary Storage Point and Barge Loading Point

8 Loading the Barge

10 days prior to the planned loading of the barge, Boral will provide a copy of the proposed manifest

to Inspection Services for reconciliation with their inspection records.

Prior to loading the barge, there will be a HOLD POINT.

Boral will provide relevant documentation to confirm:

Chalmers’ Cleaning &

Storage

Pacific Tug Loading Point

a. All new equipment has been inspected by the department, or Boral, must be clean and free from animal and plant material and soil, and if cleaned, are accompanied by documentation stating the method of cleaning.

b. All used equipment must have been inspected by the department, and cleanliness maintained by Boral, to ensure the conditions of section 37 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Norfolk Island) Determination 2016 are met on arrival in Norfolk Island.

c. Other equipment, such as but not limited to general purposes containers, concrete containers, concrete bollards, but excluding bitumen containers, must be clean and free from animal and plant material and soil, and if cleaned, are accompanied by documentation stating the method of cleaning.

Bitumen containers will be treated in accordance with the BMP immediately prior to loading, but will not be loaded until the hold point release has been met for all other cargo. The conformance report for bitumen container inspection & treatment will be provided within 24 hrs of treatment and loading.

Prior to loading the barge, the deck of the barge will be swept clean and washed with potable water

if required.

Everything loaded onto the barge will receive an external inspection immediately prior to loading.

This is to identify any contamination that may have occurred to new or precleaned equipment

during recent storage. A blower/vacuum and pressure water sprayer will be on hand to address

minor contamination from the storage process. If major contamination is found, the equipment will

be moved back in the queue for more thorough inspection and cleaning.

As stores and equipment are driven onto the barge via the bow loading ramp, a high-pressure water

sprayer will be used to wash the vehicle wheels.

At this point, the underside of containers will be accessible through the truck frame and will also be

pressure washed.

For containers, locking pins will be welded to the deck in advance of loading and the area cleaned of

welding waste prior to loading.

For heavy equipment, the load restraint anchors will be welded to the deck after the equipment is in

its transport location. Welding waste will be vacuumed up after load restraint is complete.

9 Insecticide Treatment

During the loading process for the barge, all equipment and containers will be treated with a

residual insecticide, deltamethrin or approved equivalent. This treatment will be carried out by

Blufume Pest Control (DAWR registration no: Q2805).

It is not proposed to fully coat all surfaces. Surfaces will be selectively sprayed where insects might

nest or traverse surfaces. Containers will be sprayed in the container lock recesses or other

susceptible locations.

Fixed installations on the barge deck will also be treated such as anchor winches and hydraulic

power packs.

The Pest Controller will mark off each item treated form a cargo list. On completion, the pest

controller will provide a certificate for the treatment carried out and attached the hand notated

hardcopy of the cargo list. The MSDS for the product used, together with the manufacturer and

batch number will be provided with the report for spray treatment.

10 Supporting Documentation

The following supporting information will be available for biosecurity officers on Norfolk Island in the

form of a conformance report:

(1) The cargo manifests

(2) Inspection Service’s cleaning register

(3) Fumigation certificates for relevant containers

(4) Invoices or other evidence for new equipment

(5) Pest Treatment reports

(6) Photographs where nominated

(7) Records of all inspections carried out by Boral, including any nonconformances found

and actions taken.

Boral will also provide a copy of this conformance report to Tim Killesteyn ,Assistant Director, Cargo Operational Policy, DAWR.

Notwithstanding the preparation of the conformance report, individual pest control reports and

fumigation certificates will be sent to [email protected] prior to loading the barge.

11 Contingency Arrangements on Norfolk Island

On landing the barge at Norfolk Island, the barge will be inspected by the Operations Manager,

Inspection Services, DAWR on Norfolk Island. If major contamination is found, the cargo or

partial cargo may not be allowed ashore. In the event of minor contamination, the Operations

Manager may direct specific cleaning or pest treatment.

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There are no specific biosecurity facilities on Norfolk Island. There is a quarantine shed that is only

suitable for smaller items. Boral will have high-pressure water cleaning equipment on the barge and

can address minor contamination on the barge if required.

As all equipment will be going to the airport precinct, it will be possible to isolate specific items at the end of the cross runway on a sealed pavement. The goods would not be under cover.

Boral has had engagement with Ron van Gorth, a licensed pest controller for both deltamethrin

spraying and Methyl Bromide fumigation operating on Norfolk Island. There are no DAWR registered

pest controllers on Norfolk Island. Treatment can be effected on the barge or at the isolation area at

the end of the cross runway if required.

12 Unloading on Norfolk Island

When the barge arrives at Norfolk Island, only those personnel necessary to facilitate the mooring of

the barge and the landing of the access ramp will be allowed on the barge prior to inspection by

DAWR officers.

DAWR officers will do an initial inspection of the cargo, and if satisfied the cargo and condition is

consistent with the documentation, will allow unloading of the barge to commence. DAWR

officers may elected to do further inspection at any time during the cargo unloading.

Cargo unloading will be during daylight hours, nominally in summer between 5.30 am and 8.00 pm

(0530 to 2000) to allow inspection, if elected, by DAWR officers.

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