The nature of the receiving environment (within the spatial extent), including proximity to sensitive receptors, relative importance, and sensitivity or resilience to change; The impact mechanisms and effect) of the environmental aspect within the receiving environment (e.g. persistence, toxicity, mobility, bioaccumulation potential); The duration and frequency of potential effects and time for recovery; and The potential degree of change relative to the existing environment or to criteria of acceptability. Consequence definitions are provided in Table 41. Table 41: Definition of Consequence Descriptor Environment Regulatory, reputation, community and 5. Critical Severe long-term impact on highly-valued Critical impact on business reputation &/or ecosystems, species populations or international exposure. habitats. High-level regulatory intervention. Significant remedial/recovery work to Potential revocation of License/Permit. land/water systems over decades (if Operations ceased. possible at all). 4. Major Extensive medium to long-term impact on Significant impact on business reputation highly-valued ecosystems, species and/or national exposure. populations or habitats. Significant regulatory intervention. Remedial, recovery work to land or Operations ceased. systems over years (~5-10 years). 3. Moderate Localised medium-term impacts to species Moderate to small impact on business or habitats of recognized conservation reputation. value or to local ecosystem function. Potential for media exposure. Remedial, recovery work to Significant breach of regulations, attracting systems over months/year. regulatory intervention. 2. Minor Localised short-term impacts to Some impact on business reputation species/habitats of recognised and/or industry media exposure. conservation value but not affecting local Breach of regulations - event reportable to ecosystem functioning. authorities. Remedial, recovery work to land, or water systems over days/weeks. No significant impacts to parties. 1. Negligible Temporary localised impacts or Minimal impact on business reputation. disturbance to plants/animals. Negligible media involvement. Nil to negligible remedial/recovery works No regulatory breaches or reporting. on land/water systems. Determine the ALARP decision context and identify control measures In alignment with NOPSEMA’s ALARP Guidance Note (N-04300-GN0166, Rev 6, June 2015), Cooper Energy have adapted the approach developed by Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) (formerly
The nature of the receiving environment (within the spatial extent), including proximity to sensitive receptors, relative importance, and sensitivity or resilience to change; The impact mechanisms and effect) of the environmental aspect within the receiving environment (e.g. persistence, toxicity, mobility, bioaccumulation potential); The duration and frequency of potential effects and time for recovery; and The potential degree of change relative to the existing environment or to criteria of acceptability. Consequence definitions are provided in Table 41. Table 41: Definition of Consequence Descriptor Environment Regulatory, reputation, community and 5. Critical Severe long-term impact on highly-valued ecosystems, species populations or habitats. Significant remedial/recovery work to land/water systems over decades (if possible at all). Critical impact on business reputation &/or international exposure. High-level regulatory intervention. Potential revocation of License/Permit. Operations ceased. 4. Major Extensive medium to long-term impact on highly-valued ecosystems, species populations or habitats. Remedial, recovery work to land or systems over years (~5-10 years). Significant impact on business reputation and/or national exposure. Significant regulatory intervention. Operations ceased. 3. Moderate Localised medium-term impacts to species or habitats of recognized conservation value or to local ecosystem function. Remedial, recovery work to systems over months/year. Moderate to small impact on business reputation. Potential for media exposure. Significant breach of regulations, attracting regulatory intervention. 2. Minor Localised short-term impacts to species/habitats of recognised conservation value but not affecting local ecosystem functioning. Remedial, recovery work to land, or water systems over days/weeks. No significant impacts to parties. Some impact on business reputation and/or industry media exposure. Breach of regulations - event reportable to authorities. 1. Negligible Temporary localised impacts or disturbance to plants/animals. Nil to negligible remedial/recovery works on land/water systems. Minimal impact on business reputation. Negligible media involvement. No regulatory breaches or reporting. Determine the ALARP decision context and identify control measures In alignment with NOPSEMA’s ALARP Guidance Note (N-04300-GN0166, Rev 6, June 2015), Cooper Energy have adapted the approach developed by Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) (formerly