B-2 – Area 2 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 138 refuelling areas, bunded storage areas and provision of water treatment for runoff arising from areas where these substances are stored or used) and operational procedures (e.g. spill response plan, unloading and safe handling procedures). 271 The management of Area 2 with respect to contaminated land is addressed in detail in Section 5.3 of the WRP. 272 Overall, the activities within Area 2 will be undertaken in a manner which ensures that the risk of adverse effects on the environment and community associated with the transportation, storage and use of hazardous substances are appropriately managed and, where necessary, minimised. 7.7 OTHER MATTERS The Whaia te Mahere Taiao a Hauraki (“Hauraki Iwi Environmental Plan”) is considered relevant and notes the following in relation to mining activities: the extraction of gold, silver and other mineral resources has left long-standing environmental problems in the Hauraki rohe. The disposal of wastewater, chemicals and spoil from the mining process, although much improved, remains an environmental concern to Hauraki iwi; the loss of waahi tapu, including Pukewa; Hauraki iwi seek reduced environmental risk from mining in the Hauraki rohe; and Hauraki iwi seek to enhance their capacity by monitoring mine sites. As already noted, the relationship of iwi with the Wharekirauponga area remains a matter under discussion. OGNZL continues to work with tangata whenua regarding activities occurring within Area 2 and the wider WNP. Through this consultation process, OGNZL seeks to ensure the activities associated with the WNP align with the objectives set out in the Hauraki Iwi Environment Plan. 7.8 PART 2 OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 It is understood that a consent authority is not required to consider Part 2 of the RMA beyond its expression in the relevant statutory planning documents. In effect, in most circumstances there is no requirement to refer back to Part 2 of the RMA in determining a resource consent application unless there is invalidity, incomplete coverage or uncertainty of meaning within the statutory planning documents. However, for completeness and in accordance with Schedule 4(2)(1)(f) of the RMA, Part 2 of the RMA is considered in Section 9 of the Overarching AEE. 271 Objective 3 and associated policies, Section 7.7, Hauraki District Plan. 272 Policy 3(a)(ii), Section 7.7, Hauraki District Plan.
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