NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 42

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(b) there is a particular tangata whenua interest in the water;

(c) there is a particular value to be maintained or enhanced; or

(d) there is a direct discharge containing human sewage.

Policy 5.1.2

Those rules should provide that a discharge of human sewage direct into water, without passing through land, may occur only where:

(a) it better meets the purpose of the Act than disposal onto land;

(b) there has been consultation with the tangata whenua in accordance with tikanga Maori and due weight has been given to sections 6, 7 and 8 of the Act; and

(c) there has been consultation with the community generally.

Policy 5.1.3

Those rules should also provide that, after reasonable mixing, no discharge (either by itself or in combination with other discharges) may give rise to any significant adverse effects on habitats, feeding grounds or ecosystems.

Policy 5.1.4

Policy statements and plans should provide:

(a) that once such rules have been made, a review of all permits to discharge a contaminant into water in the coastal environment will be undertaken; and

(b) that where the standards set by the rules are not being met, and it is desirable that those standards be met, steps will be taken pursuant to section 128 to review the conditions of those permits.

Policy 5.1.5

Consideration should be given to reducing any contamination of natural water in the coastal environment caused by the discharge of trade wastes.

Policy 5.1.6

Consideration should be given to reducing contamination of natural water in the coastal environment from non-point sources.

Policy 5.1.7

Provision should be made to ensure that the public is adequately warned when the degradation of water in the coastal environment has rendered the water unsafe for swimming, shell-fish gathering or other activities.

5.2 Limiting of Adverse Environmental Effects From Vessel Waste Disposal or Maintenance

Policy 5.2.1

Provision should be made to require adequate and convenient rubbish disposal facilities in ports, marinas and other such busy areas, and for the provision of facilities for the collection and appropriate disposal of the residues from vessel maintenance.

Policy 5.2.2

Provision should be made to require in all new ports and marinas adequate and convenient facilities to collect sewage from boats.

Policy 5.2.3

Provision should be made to encourage those in charge of vessels to discharge sewage and rubbish into collection facilities.

Policy 5.2.4

In the preparation of regional coastal policies and plans, consideration should be given to specifying a minimum distance off-shore within which sewage should not be discharged from vessels, and to the prohibition of the discharge of non-biodegradable rubbish into the sea.

Policy 5.2.5

Provision should be made to allow vessels to take and use sea water for normal operational and fire-fighting purposes in the coastal marine area.

5.3 Defining the Specific Circumstances in Which the Minister of Conservation Will Decide on Resource Consent Applications

Policy 5.3.1

The types of activities which have or are likely to have a significant or irreversible adverse effect on the coastal marine area and for which therefore the Minister of Conservation will decide resource consent applications are those defined in Schedule 1.

CHAPTER 6 — THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ZEALAND’S INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AFFECTING THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT

Statement

Where the government has accepted international obligations which affect the coastal environment, the intention is that guidelines shall be issued from time to time by the government outlining the manner in which these obligations can best be carried out and implemented.

CHAPTER 7 — THE PROCEDURES AND METHODS TO BE USED TO REVIEW THE POLICIES AND TO MONITOR THEIR EFFECTIVENESS

7.1 Monitoring the Effectiveness of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement

Policy 7.1.1

The effectiveness of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement will be reviewed by a person or persons independent of the Minister no later than 9 years after its gazettal, and the Minister shall then consider the desirability of reviewing, changing or revoking the Statement.

Policy 7.1.2

The Minister of Conservation shall monitor the effectiveness of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement in achieving the purpose of the Act by:

(a) assessing the effect of the statement on all subordinate regulatory planning instruments; and

(b) working with regional councils and with all other interested bodies willing to co-operate to establish a...