Proposed Resource Consent Conditions

6 condition be amended to reflect that. C15 The Biodiversity Project Group must be convened for the first time within 6 months of the Consent Holder commencing construction of the Dual Tunnel within Area 1. Thereafter, the frequency at which the Group meets shall be determined by the Project Group itself in order to fulfil its purpose and responsibilities under Condition C13. The Consent Holder shall provide the Group with all reasonably necessary resources to fulfil its responsibilities under Condition C13. The Biodiversity Project Plan C16 The Consent Holder must prepare the Biodiversity Project Plan in partnership with the Biodiversity Project Group. Once complete, but no later than 36 months after the Consent Holder commences construction of the Dual Tunnel within Area 1, a copy of the Biodiversity Project Plan shall be provided to the Councils. The Biodiversity Project Plan must specify: a. The name and vision for the Biodiversity Project; b. The delivery mechanism for the Biodiversity Project (e.g. charitable company or trust, NZ National Parks and Conservation Foundation or other vehicle); c. The specific management and enhancement objectives for the Project; d. The detailed programme of activity for the first 5 years from the activities authorised by this consent; e. Any land access arrangements with the Department of Conservation which are required to implement the Project Plan; f. Measurable and time bound performance targets for effectively reducing pest species; g. Methods of outcome monitoring for pest and native species to determine programme effectiveness; and h. The reporting and review process for the programme. These conditions require OGNZL to develop, implement and review the Biodiversity Project Plan in partnership with the Biodiversity Project Group. As is outlined above these activities are funded by the Biodiversity Project Fund. The requirement to complete the initial Biodiversity Project Plan within 36 months of commencing construction of the Dual Tunnel means it will be ready for implementation before the Consent Holder commences mining of ore. C17 The Consent Holder must implement the Biodiversity Project Plan in partnership with the Biodiversity Project Group and shall report on progress within the Annual Report required by Condition C19. C18 The Biodiversity Project Plan may be reviewed and updated at any time by the Consent Holder, in consultation with the Biodiversity Project Group. The Consent Holder must ensure the Councils are provided

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