Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288:reg:1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1
Character Range: 1251048–1252047

1                   Introduction
This guideline presents the methodology for deriving terrestrial ecological investigation levels (EILs) for three groups of land uses: (1) areas of ecological significance (2) urban residential/public open space, and (3) commercial/industrial. The methodology was developed to protect soil processes, soil biota (flora and fauna) and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and is presented in this Schedule. Also addressed is the strength and limitations of the EIL derivation methodology. Technical notes on the methods used in the methodology are also provided. In developing the EIL derivation methodology, the approaches used by other countries were investigated and a summary of these is presented in Appendix A.

This methodology should be considered together with National water quality management strategy – Australian and New Zealand guidelines for fresh and marine water (ANZECC& ARMCANZ 2000) where there are risks of impact to the aquatic ecosystem.