hsse management procedure

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

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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








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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;





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• 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;

https://eb.bg-group.com/EDW/Framework/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2feb.bg-group.com%2fedw%2fFramework%2fdefault.aspx







▪ 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;









▪ 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.









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








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;








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









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



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





SW04 No recorded landowner complaints relating to erosion, sedimentation and rehabilitation.

SMS

Soil Manual

IECA



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



Erosion and Sediment Control Plans



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



Contractor

Field Environment Advisor

SW07 No asset integrity failures because of soil erosion or stability.

Soil Manual

IECA












MDS


FEA

SW08 No instances of regulatory compliance enforcement action regarding soil erosion, sedimentation or land rehabilitation.

Soil Manual

IECA



Erosion and Sediment Control Plans



FEA

SW09 Manage acid sulphate soils in accordance with site specific management plan and the Soil Manual.

Soil Manual

Site specific Management Plans



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



Site Specific Plans,

NEPM 1999



FEA


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/


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.








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.


Contractor

Field Environment

Advisor









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).


Contractor

Field Environment

Advisor

LR05 Releases shall not enter waters

unless expressly authorised.

Release to waters meets water

quality requirements.


Contractor

Field Environment

Advisor

LR06 No visible salting in area of

discharge or downstream of

discharge area.


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).


Contractor

Field Environment

Advisor

LR08 No release of contaminants off site

(including weed seeds, biocide,

debris, etc).


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.


Contractor









Responsible Person

Field Environment

Advisor

LR10 NATA laboratory Analysis

implemented and communicated to

[email protected].

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.

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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


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









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 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









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


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.



Manual

All staff









BS03 No breaches of biosecurity related land

access rules.



Manual

All staff

BS04 All vehicles and machinery contain

current Biosecurity Declaration –

Vehicles / Machinery completed by

competent person, at ALL times.



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.



Manual

Transmission / HV /


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.



Manual

Transmission / HV /


Superintendent

Contractors

BS07 If things are being supplied from within a

biosecurity zone, a Biosecurity

Instrument Permit must be obtained

from an inspector.



Manual

Transmission / HV /


Superintendent

Contractors

BS08 Keep records of all biosecurity,

declaration, training records and

measures taken by its business units for

at least 5 years.



Manual


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.



Manual

Transmission / HV /


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:








• 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.

https://mds.shell.com/#/faunaManagement








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


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


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


Reinstatement and


ECP


Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


Engineer









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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and


CEMP

ECP

Vegetation Management

Procedure


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Field Environment

Advisor

Contractor

RS06 Minimise area actively managed for operational purposes e.g. woody vegetation management on rights of way

Reinstatement and


Reinstatement and


CEMP

ECP


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Field Environment

Advisor/ QGC

Rehabilitation Lead

Contractor

RS07 Compliance with any site specific

reinstatement conditions of ATW,

EA, SSMP and LAAR.

Reinstatement and


Reinstatement and


LARR Process

SSMP


Transmission / HV


Engineer









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


Reinstatement and


Watercourse specifications

CEMP

ECP


Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and


CEMP

ECP


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Contractor

RS10 Erosion and sediment controls

designed, installed and maintained

as per IECA 2008

Reinstatement and


Reinstatement and


Watercourse specifications

CEMP

ECP


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Field Environment

Advisor

Erosion and Sediment

Control Specialist

Contractor

Table 10 - Rehabilitation Management Performance Criteria


Responsible Person

RH01 Significantly disturbed areas no

longer required for on-going

petroleum activities, must be

rehabilitated, or handed over to

Reinstatement and











Responsible Person

overlapping tenure holder or

landholder, within 12 months.

Reinstatement and


Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


Engineer

Lead Rehabilitation

RH05 Compliance with any specific

rehabilitation condition of ATW, EA,

SSMP and LAAR

Reinstatement and


Reinstatement and


ATW

SSMP

LARR


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Lead Rehabilitation









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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


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


Reinstatement and



Transmission / HV


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









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


AS 2885.3/2012

AS 2566/1998

AS 2601/2001

AS 3000/2018

AS 2067/2016

Operations Manager

Common Systems


Transmission / HV


Engineer









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


AS 2885.3/2012

Australian Pipelines and Gas

Association Ltd (APGA) Code of

Environmental Practice for

Onshore Pipelines

Operations Manager

Common Systems


Transmission Supervisor

RH13 Asset maintenance, suspension and decommissioning shall be undertaken in accordance with approvals, legislation, codes of practice and industry standards

Reinstatement and


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


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.








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


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.


Management


Transmission / HV


Engineer

HZ03 All Hazardous Materials to be Stored in accordance with AS1940, AS3833, AS3780 and relevant SDS.


Management


Transmission / HV


Engineer

HZ04 SDSs for each chemical used will be

kept in a location that is easily

accessible, 24 hours per day.


Management


Transmission / HV


Engineer

HZ05 Maintain a Hazardous Materials Register detailing:

▪ Location and quantities of hazardous substances;

▪ Details of storage;

▪ Use and disposal (via

Chemalert);


Management

Chemalert

Transmission / HV / Automation & Superintendent Superintendent/

Transmission / HV


Engineer

HZ06 Regular inspections of hazardous

materials and storage.


Management


http://qgcintranet/HSSE/Pages/Chem%20Alert.aspx









Responsible Person

Transmission / HV


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


Responsible Person

WA01 Waste is managed in accordance

with waste hierarchy.

Waste Manual Transmission / HV / Automation & Telecom Superintendent/

Transmission / HV


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










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.


WA05 Hazardous waste is appropriately

signed and stored according to the

applicable legislation and standards.


Transmission / HV


Engineer

HSSE Advisor

Field Environment

Advisor

WA06 All waste receiving facilities are

appropriately licensed to receive the

respective materials.


Transmission / HV


Engineer

WA07 The transport of waste must meet

the Queensland and Australian

regulatory requirements.


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Contractor

WA08 Regulated waste is transported by

licenced providers and tracked

according to the regulatory

requirements.


Transmission / HV


Engineer

Field Environment

Advisor

Contractor

HSSE Advisor









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


Engineer

WA10 QGC waste receiving facilities to be

used in accordance with the QGC

Waste Manual.


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.


Transmission / HV


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.


Transmission / HV


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








• 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


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



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









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


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


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



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.








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.








• 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








• 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.








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








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.








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).









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’.








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.








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









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








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








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








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








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 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








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 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








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








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)








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-

https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc/environment/environment-management/management-plans.html











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












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










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.










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


Reinstatement and Reinstatement Manual QCQGC-BX00-ENV-MAN-000005



QCLNG Whole of Project Migratory Shorebird Management Plan

Approved by DoEE 26 July 2013

available https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-
























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


Valkyrie Offset Area Management Plan (QCLNG-BX00-ENV-RPT-000117);

Approved by DoEE 30 April 2019


Translocation and Management Plan for Cycas Megacarpa (QCLNG-E05-ENV-PLN-000001);























Approved by DoEE 19 August 2016


Bellalie Offset plan and offset area management plan (QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PLN-000020) Philotheca sporadica’s habitat offset;

Approved by DoEE 30 April 2019


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
























Reinstatement and Rehabilitation and Procedure QCQGC-BX00-ENV-PCE-000011,

Environmental Authority EA EPPG00945113 (PPL153, 154, 155)


(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







Environmental Authority EA EPPG00945113 (PPL153, 154, 155)


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







Appendix F SQP Declaration







Appendix G DAWE Approval Letter







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