Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01696:clause:2_8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01696
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 8
Character Range: 173361–175124

8  Sampling
 (1) The nominated soil depth for the baseline sampling round in a CEA:
 (a) must be 30 centimetres; and
 (b) must be greater than 30 centimetres where required by section 10(2)(b) of this Schedule, or the Supplement; and
 (c) may be greater than 30 centimetres where this meets any requirements in the Supplement; and
 (d) must be consistent across the CEA.
 (2) The sampling undertaken must:
 (a) aim to achieve:
 (i) for an estimation event after the first estimation event—the equivalent soil mass for the CEA as used for the previous estimation event; and
 (ii) the depth of soil disturbed by management activities (consistent with section 10(2)(b)(ii) of this Schedule) plus 10 centimetres; and
 (iii)  depths consistent with any requirements in the Supplement; and
Note: Bedrock or impenetrable layers may prevent a sample from achieving its nominated soil depth.
 (b) if the sampling undertaken achieves a depth greater than 30 centimetres—obtain and analyse separate information for the 0-30 cm layer of the soil and the soil at depth greater than 30 centimetres (which may include sub-layer analysis); and
 (c) be undertaken by an independent person who:
 (i) has experience in the collection of soil samples; and
 (ii) has a good understanding of the sampling requirements of this determination and the Supplement; and
 (iii) has no financial interest in the soil carbon project; and
 (iv) did not prepare or review the land management strategy for the project; and
 (v) meets any requirements included in the Supplement; and
Note : Being paid to undertake the sampling would not involve a breach of subparagraph (iii).
(d) take into account any recommendations in the Supplement; and
 (e) meet any requirements included in the Supplement.