Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288:reg:6:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 19290–22105

level, after which soil is returned to the site; or,
  if the above are not practicable,
 • consolidation and isolation of the soil on site by containment with a properly designed barrier; and
 • removal of contaminated material to an approved site or facility, followed, where necessary, by replacement with appropriate material;
  or,
 • where the assessment indicates remediation would have no net environmental benefit or would have a net adverse environmental  effect, implementation of an appropriate management strategy.
  When deciding which option to choose, the sustainability (environmental, economic and social) of each option should be considered, in terms of achieving an appropriate balance between the benefits and effects of undertaking the option.
  In cases where no readily available or economically feasible method is available for remediation, it may be possible to adopt appropriate regulatory controls or develop other forms of remediation.
  It should be emphasised that the appropriateness of any particular option will vary depending on a range of local factors.  Acceptance of any specific option or mix of options in any particular set of circumstances is therefore a matter for the responsible participating jurisdiction.

(17)  Specialist areas
  In the assessment of site contamination the following sources are recognised as requiring specialised forms of assessment and initially, information should be sought from the relevant environmental protection agency for advice on assessing sites with:
 (a) unexploded ordnance;
 (b) radioactive substances;
 (c) pathogenic materials and waste;
 (d) contaminated sediments;
 (e) explosive gas mixtures.
  Consideration should be given to the physical, and/or chemical properties of the soil and associated ground and surface waters, including naturally elevated contaminant levels or acid sulfate characteristics, where they have the potential to adversely impact on the current or proposed land-use.  In particular, the impact of such physical and/or chemical properties of the soil and associated ground and surface waters on the risk posed by such sites should include appropriate environmental impact assessment within relevant jurisdictional legislative requirements.

(18)  Heritage sites
  Heritage values should, wherever possible, be assessed prior to any physical assessment of contamination of a site. Where appropriate, advice should be sought from the local representatives of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, the Australian Heritage Council, jurisdictional heritage bodies and local councils.

(19)  Best practice
  In observing the principles and guidelines in this Measure, each participating jurisdiction should give consideration to the most current advice and best practice.

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