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are going to do

Policies
4.3.1       The ANBG will strive to ensure a safe and healthy site for staff, volunteers and visitors through compliance with relevant legislation, appropriate training, identification of health and safety issues, hazard minimisation strategies and reporting, and reviewing and improving safety procedures.
4.3.2       The ANBG will work collaboratively with CSIRO to ensure a safe environment for staff working at CANBR.
4.3.3       In cases of threat to human life or property, the ACT Emergency Services Agency may operate in the ANBG, under the guidance of ANBG staff where appropriate. Where practicable, emergency response activities will take into account minimising disturbance to listed plant and animal species and areas of conservation or cultural significance.

Actions
4.3.4       Conduct regular risk assessments, workplace hazard inspections and training of staff to maintain a high level of site safety for staff and visitors.
4.3.5       Maintain an ANBG Emergency Management Plan that meets the required standards.
4.3.6       Undertake capital enhancement works to mitigate risks to the site, staff, volunteers and visitors.

4.4       Environmental management

Background
The ANBG aspires to minimise its ecological footprint by pursuing environmental best practice. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on environmental performance and using the results from these processes to adapt management programs will assist in achieving this goal. During the years of the previous management plan the focus of environmental management has been on responsible water use. This focus will continue in the next 10 years to address the challenges from climate change.

Aims
    * Protect and enhance the ANBG's natural and cultural heritage.
    * Make efficient use of resources such as energy and water.

Issues
    * The ANBG needs to retrofit or replace ageing irrigation infrastructure to improve water conservation.
    * The ANBG needs to consider the use of renewable energy in all new developments.

What we are going to do

Policies
4.4.1       Environmental responsibility and the principles of sustainability will guide ANBG operations and practices.
4.4.2       The ANBG will monitor resource use and the impact of activities on the environment, with particular attention given to energy and water use and waste production.

Actions
4.4.3       Regularly monitor and report on the ANBG's environmental performance.
4.4.4       Specify sustainability principles in the design of all new developments.

4.5       Security and compliance

Background
Encouraging compliance with relevant legislation is important in protecting the ANBG and its assets, values, visitors, staff and contractors. The Director of National Parks is required to comply with the provisions of the EPBC Act, this management plan, and other relevant legislation and government policies.
Staff appointed by the Minister under the EPBC Act (s 392) as rangers or wardens exercise the powers and functions conferred on them by the EPBC Act and EPBC Regulations. In addition, all