B-1 - Area 1, Coromandel Forest Park – Assessment of Environmental Effects 124 While geothermal water may be intercepted during drilling, the water does not form part of a geothermal system.138 Drilling activities within Area 1 are therefore consistent with the outcomes sought in Objective 3.8.2 and the associated directives in Policy 1. 7.6.1.8 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;139 no significant adverse effects from individual site sources on the characteristics of air quality beyond property boundary; and140 the management of the cumulative effects of discharges on ambient air quality.141 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.142 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).143 Key policies also seek to promote best practicable option to prevent or minimise the contaminants to air in certain circumstances.144 The analysis in Section 7.5.1.1 of this AEE is equally applicable to the air quality provisions of the WRP. Dust and air discharges from Area 1 will be managed so as not to result in objectionable effects beyond the site boundary and will not exceed the relevant standards and guidelines. A number of 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 within Area 1 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. 138 Objective 3.8.2(e)-(f) and Policy 1(f), Section 3.8.2, Waikato Regional Plan. 139 Objective 1, Section 6.1.2 of the Waikato Regional Plan. 140 Objective 2, Section 6.1.2 of the Waikato Regional Plan. 141 Objective 3, Section 6.1.2 of the Waikato Regional Plan. 142 Policy 2, Section 6.1.3 of the Waikato Regional Plan. 143 Policy 5, Section 6.1.3 of the Waikato Regional Plan. 144 Policy 4, Section 6.1.3 of the Waikato Regional Plan.
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