Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00760:reg:2:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00760
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 15/32)
Character Range: 264971–267863

Guidelines; and
            (c) either:
                (i) the alternative target value provides a better level of protection than the value that would apply under subsection (2) or (3), as applicable; or
                (ii) the WQM Plan sets out reasons why the alternative target value will be as effective in achieving the objectives in Part 3 of Chapter 9; or
                (iii) the WQM Plan sets out reasons why the target value in subsection (2) or (3), as applicable, is inappropriate for the water resource plan area; and
            (d) for a water resource that is also covered by a water resource plan area of another Basin State—it is developed in consultation with that State.

10.33 WQM Plan to identify measures
(1) The WQM Plan must specify measures to be undertaken in or in relation to the water resources of the water resource plan area that contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in:
            (a) section 9.04 (Objectives of water‑dependent ecosystems); and
            (b) section 9.05 (Objectives for raw water for treatment for human consumption); and
            (c) section 9.06 (Objective for irrigation water); and
            (d) section 9.07 (Objective for recreational water quality); and
            (e) section 9.08 (Objective to maintain good levels of water quality);
unless there are no such measures that can be undertaken cost‑effectively.
(2) The measures must be prepared having regard to:
            (a) the causes, or likely causes, of water quality degradation identified in accordance with section 10.30; and
            (b) target values identified in accordance with section 10.32; and
            (c) the targets in Division 4 of Part 4 of Chapter 9.
(3) The measures may include land management measures.
Note 1: Chapter 9 contains both water quality objectives and water quality targets. A WQM Plan must specify measures that contribute to the achievement of the objectives. The targets are relevant only to the extent that subsection (2) requires that the measures be prepared having regard to the targets. This section does not require a WQM Plan to set out measures designed to achieve the targets.
Note 2: See also subsections 22(9) to (12) of the Act.

10.34 WQM Plan to identify locations of targets for irrigation water
The WQM Plan must identify the sites in the water resource plan area at which the target values for irrigation water apply.

10.35 Impact of WQM Plan on another Basin State
The measures specified in the WQM Plan must be developed having regard to:
            (a) the impact those measures (including the absence of adequate measures) may have on the ability of another Basin State to meet water quality targets; and
            (b) any adverse impacts those measures may have on Basin water resources in the other Basin State.
Note: See also the consultation requirement in subsection 63(2)