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Part 200 - Discharge Management Plans |
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All offshore oil and gas installations, including both exploration drilling and production facilities, must have a discharge management plan under Marine Protection Rule Part 200. This plan establishes procedures and practices aimed at reducing the environmental impacts from discharges of harmful substances, including oil and chemicals, from offshore activities.
Maritime New Zealand's review the plan including all of the chemicals that are to be used in the project, the management of production waters and drill cuttings, other waste management practices on board and spill contingency plans. Information on the nature of the oil product being produced is used to allow an assessment of environment risk and pre-plan the best possible response options if there is an accidental spill.
An approved discharge management plan shows that the operator of the facility has identified and taken steps to reduce the discharge of harmful substances, minimised the risk of an accidental spill and has in place detailed emergency response plans in case a spill does occur. The plan shows that operators have selected the least harmful substances and are using the best available technology and practices to ensure that there are no lasting adverse effects on the marine environment. |
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