B-7 – Area 7 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 125 7.6.1.10 Air Quality There are three objectives in Section 6.1.2 of the WRP relating to the management of air quality. They seek: the significant characteristics of air quality are either protected, enhanced or maintained;184 no significant adverse effects from individual site sources on the characteristics of air quality beyond the property boundary;185 and the management of the cumulative effects of discharges on ambient air quality.186 The relevant policies direct that the effects of air discharges be managed, having particular regard to the effects on ambient air quality guidelines, human health, the identified values of tangata whenua as kaitiaki, and any potential cumulative effects. Recognition is also given to the positive benefits to people and communities arising from activities that affect air quality (whilst ensuring that air quality resources are protected and adverse effects avoided, remedied or mitigated).187 Key policies also seek to promote best practicable option to prevent or minimise the contaminants to air.188 The analysis in Section 7.5.1.1 of this statutory evaluation with respect to the RPS is equally applicable to the air quality provisions of the WRP. Dust and air discharges emanating from Area 7 will be managed so as not to result in objectionable effects beyond the site boundary and will not exceed the relevant standards and guidelines. Management measures are proposed by OGNZL to ensure this is the case, including implementation of an Air Quality Management Plan. In light of the above, it is considered that the activities proposed within Area 7 can be undertaken in such a manner that it meets the management outcomes sought by Objectives 1, 2 and 3 of Section 6.1.2 of the WRP. 7.6.2 Hauraki District Plan Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the HDP contain objectives and policies, with those most relevant to the Area 7 sub-unit being contained in: Section 5 – which contains objectives and policies for the land use zones for Area 7; 184 Objective 1, Section 6.1.2, Waikato Regional Plan. 185 Objective 2, Section 6.1.2, Waikato Regional Plan. 186 Objective 3, Section 6.1.2, Waikato Regional Plan. 187 Policy 2, Section 6.1.3, Waikato Regional Plan. 188 Policy 4, Section 6.1.3, Waikato Regional Plan.
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