Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148:reg:2017:p62
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2017 (pt 62/81)
Character Range: 244625–247862

or key heritage components of the place;  and
                * making the updated conservation management plan available on the National Library of Australia website.

Unforseen Discoveries

       Policy 24 Unforeseen discoveries or disturbance of heritage components
       If the unforeseen discovery of new evidence or the unforeseen disturbance of heritage fabric requires major management or conservation decisions not envisaged by this conservation management plan, the plan shall be reviewed and revised (see Policy 8).

       If management action is required before the management plan can be revised, a heritage impact statement shall be prepared, that assesses the likely impact of the proposed management action on the existing assessed significance of the Library, and on any new significance revealed by the discovery.

       If action is required before a heritage action statement can be developed, the Library shall seek relevant expert heritage advice before taking emergency action.  Emergency management actions must not diminish the significance of the place unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative.

       Such actions may be referrable matters under the EPBC Act.

       Commentary:  Unforeseen discoveries may be related to location of new documentary or physical evidence about the place or specific heritage values that are not known at the time of this plan, and that might impact on the management and conservation of the place.  Discovery of new heritage values or the discovery of evidence casting doubt on existing assessed significance would be examples.

       Discovery of potential threats to heritage values may also not be adequately canvassed in the existing policies.  Potential threats might include the need to upgrade services or other operational infrastructure to meet current standards, the discovery of hazardous substances that require removal, or the physical deterioration of fabric.

       Unforeseen disturbance might be related to accidental damage to fabric, isolated structural failure, or disastrous events such as fire or flood.

Keeping Records

       Policy 25 Records of intervention and maintenance
       The National Library of Australia shall maintain records of any substantial intervention or change to the place, including records about maintenance.

       Commentary:  Relevant actions might include maintenance programs, refurbishment projects, conservation actions (preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaptation), interpretation, changes of use, and any other works that might affect a heritage component of the place.

       Implementation strategies

           25.1 The National Library of Australia will retain records relating to actions taken in accordance with Policy 7 – Decision making process for works or actions.

           25.2 The National Library of Australia will retain copies of all maintenance plans prepared for the place, including superseded plans, and records about monitoring.  (Refer to Policies 14 and 15)

           25.3 A summary of substantial interventions, changes and maintenance will be included in the Library's heritage register entry for the place, including a reference to where further details