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Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline
Fire Management Plan
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Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Document No: G1-NT-PLNX0000272
Fire Management Plan DMS ID: 003733271
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Revision Date: 09/09/2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TERMINOLOGY, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.......................................... 3
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 10
1.1 Proponent ................................................................................................ 10
1.2 Project ...................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Location ................................................................................................... 10
Approvals ................................................................................................. 13
1.4 13
1.5 Purpose of this Plan ................................................................................. 14
1.5.1 Legislative Requirements .............................................................. 14
1.5.2 Objectives ...................................................................................... 16
1.5.3 Scope ............................................................................................ 17
1.5.4 Requirements ................................................................................ 17
1.5.5 Hierarchy of Documentation .......................................................... 19
1.5.6 Relevant Standards and Guidelines .............................................. 22
1.5.7 Stakeholder Consultation .............................................................. 23
1.5.8 Public availability ........................................................................... 25
2.0 RISK ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................... 27
2.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 27
2.2 Methodology ............................................................................................ 28
2.3 Outcomes................................................................................................. 28
3.0 MEASURES TO PREVENT, SUPPRESS AND MANAGE FIRE ..................... 30
3.1 Management Measures ........................................................................... 30
3.1.1 Concept Safety Case .................................................................... 34
3.2 Firefighting Equipment ............................................................................. 34
3.3 Fuel, Chemical and Explosive Transport, Storage and Handling ............. 35
3.4 Monitoring of Fire-affected Areas ............................................................. 36
3.5 Rehabilitation of Fire-affected Areas........................................................ 36
4.0 OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RELEVANT
DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................. 37
4.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 37
4.2 Objectives ................................................................................................ 37
4.3 Performance Standards ........................................................................... 37
4.4 Relevant Documentation .......................................................................... 38
5.0 IMPLEMENTATION ......................................................................................... 41
5.1 Environmental Management Documentation ........................................... 41
5.1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 41
5.1.2 Chevron ABU OE Documentation ................................................. 41
5.1.3 Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
Documentation .............................................................................. 42
5.2 Training and Inductions ............................................................................ 43
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6.0 AUDITING, REPORTING AND REVIEW ......................................................... 44

6.1 Auditing .................................................................................................... 44
6.1.1 Internal Auditing ............................................................................ 44
6.1.2 External Auditing ........................................................................... 44
6.2 Reporting ................................................................................................. 44
6.2.1 Compliance Reporting ................................................................... 44
6.2.2 Environmental Performance Reporting ......................................... 45
6.2.3 Routine Internal Reporting............................................................. 45
6.2.4 Incident Response and Reporting ................................................. 45
6.3 Review of this Plan .................................................................................. 46
7.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 47
TABLES
Table 1.1: Requirements of this Plan ................................................................................... 17
Table 1.2: Stakeholder Consultation during Preparation of this Plan .................................... 24
Table 2.1: Risk Assessments Relevant to this Plan .............................................................. 27
Table 3.1: Fire Management Measures to Prevent, Suppress and Manage Fire .................. 30
Table 4.1: Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant Documentation ..................... 39
Table 6.1: Incident Reporting Requirements ........................................................................ 46
FIGURES
Figure 1.1: Location of the Greater Gorgon Area ................................................................. 11
Figure 1.2: Location of the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline .... 12
Figure 1.3: Hierarchy of Gorgon Gas Development Environmental Documentation ............. 20
Figure 1.4: Hierarchy of Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Environmental Documentation ............... 21
Figure 1.5: Context of the Fire Management Plan ................................................................ 22
Figure 1.6: Deliverable Development, Review and Approval Flowchart ................................ 26
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: CHEVRON INTEGRATED RISK PRIORITIZATION MATRIX AND

HAZID RESULTS
APPENDIX B: COMPLIANCE REPORTING TABLE
APPENDIX C: IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF TERRESTRIAL
MATTERS OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE (NES)

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TERMINOLOGY, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Terms, definitions and abbreviations used in this document are listed below. These align
with the terms, definitions and abbreviations defined in Schedule 2 of the Western
Australian Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Ministerial
Implementation Statements No. 800 and No. 769 respectively (Statement No. 800 and 769)
and the Commonwealth Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Ministerial
Approvals (EPBC Reference: 2003/1294, 2008/4178 and 2005/2184).
4WD Four-wheel drive motor vehicle
ABU Australasia Business Unit
AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable
ARI Assessment on Referral Information (for the proposed Jansz

Feed Gas Pipeline dated September 2007) as amended or
supplemented from time to time
AS Australian Standard
AS/NZS Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard
ASBU Australasia Strategic Business Unit
BICC Barrow Island Coordination Council as established under

Schedule 1 of the Barrow Island Act (2003) (WA).
Bund An area of containment, such as a dam, wall, or other artificial

embankment.
BWIJV Barrow Island Joint Venture
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) The mechanical components required to be constructed to enable

Injection System the injection of reservoir carbon dioxide, including but not limited
to compressors, pipelines and wells.
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
Commonwealth Marine Zoned areas of waters of the sea, the seabed and the airspace
Areas above the waters of the sea, defined under section 24 of the
EPBC Act (Cth).
Construction Construction includes any Proposal-related (or action related)

construction and commissioning activities within the Terrestrial
and Marine Disturbance Footprints, excluding investigatory works
such as, but not limited to, geotechnical, geophysical, biological
and cultural heritage surveys, baseline monitoring surveys and
technology trials.
Cth Commonwealth of Australia

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DEC Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation
DEW Former Commonwealth Department of the Environment and

Water (now DEWHA)
DEWHA Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage

and the Arts
DMP Western Australian Department Mines and Petroleum
Ecological Element Element listed in Condition 6.1 of Statement No. 800 and
Statement No. 769 and Condition 5.1 EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178
EIS/ERMP Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Review and

Management Programme (for the Proposed Gorgon Development
dated September 2005 as amended or supplemented from time
to time).
EMP Environmental Management Plan
Environmental Harm Has the meaning given by Part 3A of the Environmental

Protection Act 1986 (WA).
EP Act Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986
EPA Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority
EPBC Act Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity

Conservation Act 1999
EPBC Reference: Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Gorgon Gas

2003/1294 Development) as amended or replaced from time to time.
EPBC Reference: Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Jansz Feed Gas
2005/2184 Pipeline) as amended or replaced from time to time.
EPBC Reference: Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Revised Gorgon Gas
2008/4178 Development) as amended or replaced from time to time.
EPCM Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management
ERQ Operator Emergency Response and Quarantine Operator, It has been

agreed between the GJV and BWIJV that the Gorgon operator
will act as the Emergency Response and Quarantine (ERQ)
Operator and will undertake emergency response activities on
Barrow Island, using the resources of both Ventures as required
FEED Front End Engineering and Design
FeS Iron Sulphide
FESA Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia

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Firebreak An area of land, free of combustible material, that provides an

adequate break, between activities and infrastructure and the
surrounding undisturbed land, to contain the spread of fire.
Firebreaks serve to both contain fire within an operational area
and prevent ingress of fire from external sources.
Gorgon Gas The Gorgon Gas Development as approved under Statement No.
Development 800 and EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 as
amended or replaced from time to time.
GJV Gorgon Joint Venture
Gorgon Operator The company from time to time appointed by the Joint Venturers
as the operator of the Gorgon Project. The Gorgon Operator at
the time of this proposal is Chevron Australia.
HAZID Hazard Identification
HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling
HDPE High Density Polyethylene
HES Health, Environment and Safety
Hot Work Any activity in a restricted/designated area, which either uses or

could generate a fire through a naked flame, heat or sparks.
Hydrotest Method whereby water is pressurised within pipes and vessels to

detect leaks.
IMS Impact Mitigation Strategy
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Jansz Feed Gas The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline as approved in Statement No. 769
Pipeline and EPBC Reference 2005/2184 as amended or replaced from
time to time.
Job Hazard Analysis The purpose of a JHA is to ensure that the risk of each step of a
(JHA) task is reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. The analysis
starts with defining a summary of the whole job process and
breaking it down into smaller step-by-step processes. The
hazards involved in each step are identified and analysed, then
the control measures to eliminate, reduce or mitigate the hazards
identified are formulated. By this means, every aspect of the
whole process is analysed, and safe methods of work
determined.
JSA Job Safety Analysis
KJVG Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon
L Litres

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L/min Litres per minute
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas
MAE Major Accident Event
Marine Disturbance The area of the seabed to be disturbed by construction or

Footprint operations activities associated with the Marine Facilities listed in
Condition 14.3 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 12.3 of
Statement No. 769 and Condition 11.3 in EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178 (excepting that area of the seabed to
be disturbed by the generation of turbidity and sedimentation from
dredging and dredge spoil disposal) as set out in the Coastal and
Marine Baseline State Report required under Condition 14.2 of
Statement No. 800, Condition 12.2 of Statement 769 and
Condition 11.2 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178
Material Environmental Environmental harm that is neither trivial nor negligible.

Harm
Migratory Species Species listed as migratory under section 209 of the EPBC Act
(Cth).
MOF Materials Offloading Facility
MTPA Million Tonnes Per Annum
n/a Not Applicable
NDT Non-destructive Testing
NES [Matters of] National Environmental Significance, as defined in

Part 3, Division 1 of the EPBC Act (Cth).
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OE Operational Excellence
OEMS Operational Excellence Management System
OHS Occupational Health and Safety
Operations (Gorgon In relation to Statement No. 800 and EPBC Reference:

Gas Development) 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, for the respective LNG trains, this is
the period from the date on which the Gorgon Joint Venturers
issue a notice of acceptance of work under the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contract, or
equivalent contract entered into in respect of that LNG train of the
Gas Treatment Plant; until the date on which the Gorgon Joint
Venturers commence decommissioning of that LNG train.

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Operations (Jansz In relation to Statement No. 769, in relation to the pipeline means
Feed Gas Pipeline) the period from the date on which the Proponent issues a notice
of acceptance of work under the Engineering, Procurement and
Construction Management (EPCM) contract, or equivalent
contract entered into in respect of that pipeline; until the date on
which the Proponent commences decommissioning of that
pipeline.
PER Public Environmental Review for the Gorgon Gas Development

Revised and Expanded Proposal dated September 2008, as
amended or supplemented from time to time.
Performance Are matters which are developed for assessing performance, not
Standards compliance, and are quantitative targets or where that is
demonstrated to be not practicable, qualitative targets, against
which progress towards achievement of the objectives of
conditions can be measured.
PET Polyethylene terepthalate; a type of plastic used to make soft

drink bottles and other kinds of food containers.
Practicable For the purposes of Statement No. 769 and 800 means
reasonably practicable having regard to, among other things,
local conditions and circumstances (including costs) and to the
current state of technical knowledge.
For the purposes of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178,

which include the term "practicable", when considering whether
the draft plan meets the requirements of these conditions, the
Commonwealth Minister will determine what is „practicable‟ having
regard to local conditions and circumstances including but not
limited to personnel safety, weather or geographical conditions,
costs, environmental benefit and the current state of scientific and
technical knowledge.
Pyrophoric A material that automatically ignites on exposure to oxygen or

oxygen containing species.
Revised Proposal Proposal comprising potential changes to the Gorgon Gas

Development as described in the Gorgon Gas Development
Revised and Expanded Proposal PER.
RO Reverse Osmosis
SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Serious Environmental Environmental harm that is:

Harm
a) irreversible, of a high impact or on a wide scale; or
b) significant or in an area of high conservation value or special
significance and is neither trivial nor negligible.

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Significant Impact An impact on a Matter of National Environmental Significance,

relevant to EPBC Reference: 2003/1294, 2005/2185 and
2008/4178 that is important, notable or of consequence having
regard to its context or intensity.
SIMOPS Simultaneous Operations
Statement No. 748 Western Australian Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 748
(for the Gorgon Gas Development) as amended from time to time
[superseded by Statement No. 800].
(for the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline) as amended from time to time.
(for the Gorgon Gas Development) as amended from time to
time.
TDF Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint
Terrestrial Disturbance The area to be disturbed by construction or operations activities

Footprint (TDF) associated with the Terrestrial Facilities listed in Condition 6.3 of
Statement No. 800, Condition 6.3 of Statement No. 769 and
Condition 5.2 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178,
and set out in the Terrestrial and Subterranean Baseline State
and Environmental Impact Report required under Condition 6.1 of
Statement No. 800, Condition 6.1 of Statement No. 769 and
Condition 5.1 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178
In relation to Statement No. 800 and EPBC Reference:
Terrestrial Facilities
2003/1294 and 2008/4178, the terrestrial facilities are the:
 Gas Treatment Plant
 Carbon Dioxide Injection System
 Associated Terrestrial Infrastructure forming part of the
Proposal
 Areas impacted for seismic data acquisition
 Onshore Feed Gas Pipeline System and terrestrial
component of the Shore Crossing.
In relation to Statement No. 769, terrestrial facilities are the
Onshore Feed Gas Pipeline System and terrestrial component of
the Shore Crossing, as approved under Statement No. 769.
Threatened Ecological Ecological communities listed as critically endangered,
Communities endangered or vulnerable under section 181 of the EPBC Act
(Cth).
Threatened Species Species listed as extinct, extinct in the wild, critically endangered,
endangered, vulnerable or conservation dependent under
section 178 of the EPBC Act (Cth).
UL Underwater Laboratories
WAPET West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd.

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Windrow A long, narrow row of vegetation, debris, and some soil created
during site preparation and clearing operations.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Proponent
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron Australia) is the proponent and the person taking the
action for the Gorgon Gas Development on behalf of the following companies (collectively
known as the Gorgon Joint Venturers):
 Chevron Australia Pty Ltd
 Chevron (TAPL) Pty Ltd
 Shell Development (Australia) Proprietary Limited
 Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Limited,
pursuant to Statement 800 and EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
Chevron Australia is also the proponent for the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline on behalf of the
Gorgon Joint Venturers, pursuant to Statement No. 769, and will apply to be the person
taking the action for the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline, as approved under EPBC Reference
2005/2184. (Note: If the Commonwealth Minister refuses Chevron Australia‟s application to
become the person taking the action for the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline, this Plan will be
reviewed).
1.2 Project
Chevron Australia proposes to develop the gas reserves of the Greater Gorgon Area
(Figure 1.1).
Subsea gathering systems and subsea pipelines will be installed to deliver feed gas from
the Gorgon and Jansz–Io gas fields to the west coast of Barrow Island. The feed gas
pipeline system will be buried as it traverses from the west coast to the east coast of the
Island where the system will tie in to the Gas Treatment Plant located at Town Point. The
Gas Treatment Plant will comprise Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trains capable of producing
a nominal capacity of five Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) per train. The Gas Treatment
Plant will also produce condensate and domestic gas. Carbon dioxide (CO2), which occurs
naturally in the feed gas, will be separated during the production process. As part of the
Gorgon Gas Development, Chevron Australia will inject the separated CO2 into deep
formations below Barrow Island. The LNG and condensate will be loaded from a dedicated
jetty offshore from Town Point and then transported by dedicated carriers to international
markets. Gas for domestic use will be exported by a pipeline from Town Point to the
domestic gas collection and distribution network on the mainland (Figure 1.2).
1.3 Location
The Gorgon gas field is located approximately 130 km and the Jansz–Io field approximately
200 km off the north-west coast of Western Australia. Barrow Island is located off the
Pilbara coast 85 km north-north-east of the town of Onslow and 140 km west of Karratha.
The Island is approximately 25 km long and 10 km wide and covers 23 567 ha. It is the
largest of a group of islands, including the Montebello and Lowendal Islands.

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Figure 1.1: Location of the Greater Gorgon Area

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Figure 1.2: Location of the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline

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1.4 Approvals
The initial Gorgon Gas Development was assessed through an Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Review and Management Programme (EIS/ERMP) assessment
process (Chevron Australia 2005; Chevron Australia 2006).
The initial Gorgon Gas Development was approved by the Western Australian State
Minister for the Environment on 6 September 2007 by way of Ministerial Implementation
Statement No. 748 (Statement No. 748) and the Commonwealth Minister for the
Environment and Water Resources on 3 October 2007 (EPBC Reference 2003/1294).
In May 2008, under section 45C of the Western Australian Environmental Protection Act
1986 (EP Act), the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved some minor
changes to the Gorgon Gas Development that it considered ‟not to result in a significant,
detrimental, environmental effect in addition to, or different from, the effect of the original
proposal‟ (EPA 2008). The approved changes are:
 excavation of a berthing pocket at the Barge (WAPET) Landing facility
 installation of additional communications facilities (microwave communications towers)
 relocation of the seawater intake
 modification to the seismic monitoring program.
In September 2008, Chevron Australia sought both State and Commonwealth approval
through a Public Environment Review (PER) assessment process (Chevron Australia 2008)
for the Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development to make some changes to ‟Key
Proposal Characteristics‟ of the initial Gorgon Gas Development, as outlined below:
 addition of a five MTPA LNG train, increasing the number of LNG trains from two to
three
 expansion of the CO2 Injection System, increasing the number of injection wells and
surface drill locations
 extension of the causeway and the Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) into deeper
water.
The Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development was approved by the Western
Australian State Minister for the Environment on 10 August 2009 by way of Ministerial
Implementation Statement No. 800 (Statement No. 800). Statement No. 800 also
superseded Statement No. 748 as the approval for the initial Gorgon Gas Development.
Statement No. 800 therefore provides approval for both the initial Gorgon Gas Development
and the Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development, which together are known as
the Gorgon Gas Development.
On 26 August 2009, the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
issued approval for the Revised and Expanded Gorgon Gas Development (EPBC
Reference 2008/4178), and varied the conditions for EPBC Reference: 2003/1294.
In respect of the Carbon Dioxide Seismic Baseline Survey Works Program, which were the
only works approved under Ministerial Statement No. 748 and under EPBC Reference
2003/1294 before the Minister approved a variation to it on 26 August 2009, note that these
are authorised to continue (under Condition 1A.1 of Ministerial Statement No. 800 and
Condition 1.4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178) subject to the existing
approvals for those Plans, and are not the subject of this Plan.

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The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline was assessed via Environmental Impact
Statement/Assessment on Referral Information (ARI) and EPBC Referral assessment
processes (Mobil Australia 2005; Mobil Australia 2006).
The Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline was approved by the Western Australian State Minister for
the Environment on 28 May 2008 by way of Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 769
(Statement No. 769) and the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Water
Resources on 22 March 2006 (EPBC Reference: 2005/2184).
This Plan covers the Gorgon Gas Development as approved under Statement No. 800 and
as approved by EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178. In addition, this Plan covers
the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline as approved by Ministerial Implementation Statement No. 769
and EPBC Reference 2005/2184.
In respect of the Carbon Dioxide Seismic Baseline Survey Works Program, which
comprises the only works approved under Statement No. 748 before it was superseded,
and under EPBC Reference 2003/1294Reference: 2003/1294 before the Minister approved
a variation to it on 26 August 2009, note that under Condition 1A.1 of Ministerial Statement
No. 800 and Condition 1.4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 this Program is
authorised to continue for six months subject to the existing approved plans, reports,
programs and systems for the Program, and the works under the Program are not the
subject of this Plan.
1.5 Purpose of this Plan

1.5.1 Legislative Requirements
1.5.1.1 State Ministerial Conditions
This Plan is required under Condition 12.1 of Statement No. 800, which is quoted below:
12.1) Prior to commencement of construction of any Terrestrial Facilities the

Proponent shall prepare and submit a Fire Management Plan (the Plan) that meets
the aim and objectives set out in Condition 12.4 and the requirements of
Condition 12.5, as described by the Minister, unless otherwise allowed in
Condition 12.2, consistent with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act 1984 (WA).
This Plan is also required under Condition 11.1 of Statement No. 769, as follows:
11.1) Prior to commencement of construction of any Terrestrial Facilities identified in

Condition 6.3 [of Statement No. 769] the Proponent shall prepare and submit a Fire
Management Plan (the Plan) that meets the aim and objectives set out in
Condition 11.4 [of Statement No. 769] and the requirements of Condition 11.5 [of
Statement No. 769], as described by the Minister, unless otherwise allowed in
Condition 11.2 [of Statement No. 769], consistent with the requirements of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA).
1.5.1.2 Commonwealth Ministerial Conditions

This Plan satisfies the requirements of Condition 9.1 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and
2008/4178, which is quoted below:
9.1) Prior to commencement of construction of any terrestrial facilities identified in

Condition 5.2 [of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178] the person taking the
action must prepare and submit a Fire Management Plan (the Plan) to the Minister,

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for approval, that meets the objectives set out in Condition 9.4 [of EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178] and the requirements of Condition 9.5 [of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178], as described by the Minister, unless
otherwise allowed in Condition 9.2 [of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178],
consistent with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
(WA).
1.5.1.3 Other Relevant Legislation

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 (WA)
Condition 12.1 of Statement No. 800, Condition 11.1 of Statement No. 769, and Condition
9.1 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require that this Plan is consistent with
the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 (WA).
Specific requirements under the Act that are relevant to this Plan include the duty of care
provisions (duties of employers, employees, occupiers and manufacturers) as well as
provisions setting out employee rights and obligations in health and safety and the
resolution of heath and safety issues. In particular, it is noted that the duty of care
responsibilities of employers and occupiers extends to both normal operations and
emergency situations.
Chevron Australia and the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management

(EPCM) Contractors for the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
will have in place, prior to commencement of activities, plans and procedures to ensure
provision of:
 safe places of work
 safe systems of work
 adequate instruction, training and supervision to allow work to be undertaken safely.
Prior to commencement of activities, Chevron Australia and the EPCM Contractors will have
plans and mechanisms in place to ensure:
 appropriate means of consultation with health and safety representatives
 appropriate means to raise and resolve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues at
the workplace
 prompt reporting of hazards and incidents, including formal reporting to regulatory
authorities as required under legislation or regulatory guidance.
In response to potential fires from sources on Barrow Island, the responsibilities of Chevron
Australia are to:
 provide safe workplaces and access and egress to all workplaces, including adequate
evacuation and escape routes
 develop and display plans showing exit points, evacuation and escape routes, muster
points, and locations of emergency equipment
 adequately signpost exits, escape routes, muster points and locations of emergency
equipment
 provide adequate means of communications with persons working in isolated areas
 organise, train and outfit emergency response teams
 conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency plans and
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Under its Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS), Chevron Australia also has
processes in place to continually monitor and improve its ability to minimise, manage and
mitigate the risk to personnel that may result from fire hazards.
Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA)

Chevron Australia will comply with its requirements as set out in the Bush Fires Act 1954
(WA), including:
 complying with restrictions on the times during which fires can be lit in certain zones put
in place by the Minister and/or the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (which times
can then be varied by local government for specific areas)
 taking all possible measures to extinguish bushfires which are burning in restricted
times on land which it occupies
 carrying out clearing for firebreaks as directed.
Under the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA), Chevron may also light fires for various purposes
(including the protection of buildings) and as authorised by various permits, and in doing so
will comply with the requirements of the Act.
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), as occupier and manager of the
surrounding land, also has various obligations and powers in respect of bushfires (and the
prevention of them) under both the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA) and the Conservation and
Land Management Act 1984 (WA).
1.5.2 Objectives
The objectives of this Plan as stated in Condition 12.4 of Statement No. 800, Condition 11.4
of Statement 769 and Condition 9.4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 are to
ensure that:
 the Proposal does not cause Material or Serious Environmental Harm outside the
Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint (TDF) due to fire
 the action does not cause Material or Serious Environmental Harm outside the
Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint (TDF) due to fire
 fire risk reduction measures are built into the design of the facilities to protect Chevron
Australia‟s assets from the impact from fire on Barrow Island
 fire risk reduction measures are built into the design of the facilities to protect the
person taking the action‟s assets from the impact from fire on Barrow Island.
In addition, Chevron Australia has also defined the following objectives for this Plan:
 ensure that relevant personnel working on Barrow Island on the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline understand the need to protect the natural
environment from Proposal-attributable fire (including planned fire authorised under a
permit e.g. for the purpose of clearing vegetation on the Gas Treatment Plant site)
 ensure that specialised personnel are trained and equipment is provided to manage and
control fire
 ensure that systems are in place to identify and manage potential high fire risk activities
and reduce the risk
 ensure that an incident management and reporting system is in place to ensure timely
response
 ensure that all Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline facilities are
designed to reduce the risk of fire and contain any outbreak within the TDF.

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1.5.3 Scope
Condition 12.2 of Statement No. 800, Condition 11.2 of Statement No. 769 and
Condition 9.2 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 enable Chevron Australia (as
the Proponent) to submit a Fire Management Plan that addresses a specific element or
sub-element of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
Implementation of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline has been
divided into a number of stages. This Plan, in accordance with Condition 12.2 of Statement
No. 800 and Condition 11.2 of Statement No. 769 and Condition 9.4 of EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178, addresses the following elements:
 upgrade of the existing Barge Landing
 upgrade of various roads
 utilisation and upgrade of various disturbed areas for laydown
 mobilisation of earthmoving equipment and construction material
 construction of the accommodation Village
 upgrade and construction of various services and utilities
 upgrade of dangerous goods store and ancillary works
 seismic data acquisition activities
 construction of the Gas Treatment Plant
 construction of onshore Feed Gas Pipelines.
This Plan does not cover the Operations Phase of the Terrestrial Facilities. The Plan will be
revised to include operational elements and sub elements prior to the commencement of
the Operations phase of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
1.5.4 Requirements
The requirements of this Plan, as stated in Condition 12 of Statement No. 800, Condition 11
of Statement No. 769 and Condition 9 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 are
listed in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1: Requirements of this Plan

Section
Ministerial Condition
Requirement Reference in
Document No.
this Plan
Statement 12.1, 11.1 Fire Management Plan will be consistent with Section 1.5.1.3
No. 800 and 769 and 9.1 the requirements of the Occupational Safety
and EPBC Refs: and Health Act 1984 (WA).
2003/1294 and
2008/4178
Statement 12.3, 11.3 The Proponent (the person taking the action) Section 1.5.7
No. 800 and 769 and shall consult with the Department of
and Environment and Conservation (DEC),
Conservation Commission, the Department of
Environment, Water, Heritage and Arts, the
Barrow Island Coordination Council (BICC)
Participants and the Department of Minerals
and Petroleum (DMP) in the preparation of the
Plan.

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Section
Document No.
this Plan
EPBC Refs: 9.3 The person taking the action shall consult with Section 1.5.7
2003/1294 and the Department of Environment and
2008/4178 Conservation (DEC), Conservation
Commission, the Department of Environment,
Water, Heritage and Arts, the Barrow Island
Coordination Council (BICC) Participants and
the Department of Minerals and Petroleum
(DMP) in the preparation of the Plan.
Statement 12.5 (i) and The Plan shall include a fire risk assessment of Section 2.0 and
No. 800 and 769 11.5 (i) all [terrestrial] project infrastructure, and Appendix A
measures to protect [terrestrial] project
infrastructure and the surroundings from fires
on Barrow Island.
EPBC Reference: 9.5 (i) The Plan shall include a fire risk assessment of Section 2.0 and
2003/1294 and all [terrestrial] action infrastructure, and Appendix A
2008/4178 measures to protect [terrestrial] infrastructure
and the surroundings from fires on Barrow
Island.
Statement 12.5 (ii), The Plan shall include ongoing management of Section 3.0
No. 800 and 769 11.5 (ii) and infrastructure for fire prevention, suppression
and EPBC Refs: 9.5 (ii) and management including incident control
2003/1294 and systems so that fires do not escape from the
2008/4178 TDF.
Statement 12.5 (iii) Performance Standards against which Table 4.1
No. 800 and and 9.5 (iii) achievement of the objectives of this Condition
EPBC Refs: can be determined.
2003/1294 and
2008/4178
Statement 12.5 (iv) A description of the arrangements to identify, Table 3.1
No. 800 suppress and manage fires caused by the
Proposal outside the Terrestrial Disturbance
Footprint.
EPBC Refs: 9.5 (iv) A description of the arrangements to identify, Table 3.1
2003/1294 and suppress and manage fires caused by the
2008/4178 action outside the Terrestrial Disturbance
Footprint.
Statement 12.6 and The Proponent shall implement the Plan. Section 5.0 and
No. 800 and 769 11.6 Section 6.0
EPBC Refs: 9.6 The person taking the action must implement Section 5.0 and
2003/1294 and the Plan Section 6.0
2008/4178
Statement 12.7 and The Proponent shall review the Plan at least Section 6.3
No. 800 and 769 11.7 every five years unless otherwise determined
by the Minister.
EPBC Refs: 9.7 The person taking the action must review the Section 6.3
2003/1294 and Plan at least every five years unless otherwise
2008/4178 determined by the Minister
Statement 12.8 and In the event that a fire attributable to the Section 3.5
No. 800 and 769 11.8 Proposal occurs outside the TDF and the
Conservation Commission requires that site to
be rehabilitated, the Proponent shall develop
and implement rehabilitation measures in
consultation with the DEC, BICC and the
Conservation Commission.

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Section
Document No.
this Plan
EPBC Refs: 9.8 In the event that a fire attributable to the action Section 3.5
2003/1294 and occurs outside the Terrestrial Disturbance
2008/4178 Footprint and the Conservation Commission
requires that site to be rehabilitated, the person
taking the action must develop and implement
rehabilitation measures in consultation with
DEC, BICC and the Conservation Commission.
EPBC Refs: 3.2.1 A description of the EPBC listed species and Appendix C
2003/1294 and their habitat likely to be impacted by the
2008/4178 components of the action which are the subject
of that plan.
EPBC Refs: 3.2.2 An assessment of the risk to these species Appendix C
2003/1294 and from the components of the action the subject
2008/4178 of that plan, relevant to that plan
EPBC Refs: 3.2.3 Details of the management measures Section 3.1
2003/1294 and proposed in relation to these species if it is a
2008/4178 requirement of the Condition requiring that
plan.
Any matter specified in this Plan is relevant to the Gorgon Gas Development or Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline only if that matter relates to the specific activities or facilities associated with
that particular development.
The sections in this Plan which are noted in the above table to meet the conditions of EPBC
Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 shall be read and interpreted as only requiring
implementation under EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 for managing the
impacts of the Gorgon Gas Development on, or protecting the EPBC Act matter listed in
Appendix C. The implementation of matters required only to meet the requirements of
Ministerial Statement No. 800 (and No.769) are not the subject of the EPBC Reference:
2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
1.5.5 Hierarchy of Documentation

This Plan will be implemented for the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline via the Chevron Australasia Business Unit (ABU) Operational Excellence
Management System OEMS. The OEMS is the standardised approach that applies across
the ABU in order to continuously improve the management of safety, health, environment,
reliability and efficiency to achieve world-class performance. Implementation of the OEMS
enables the Chevron ABU to integrate its Operational Excellence (OE) objectives,
processes, procedures, values, and behaviours into the daily operations of Chevron
Australia personnel and contractors working under Chevron Australia‟s supervision. The
OEMS is designed to be consistent with and, in some respects, go beyond ISO 14001-2004
(Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use) (Standards
Australia/Standards New Zealand 2004a).
Figure 1.3 and Figure 1.4 provide an overview of the overall hierarchy of environmental
management documentation for construction within which this Plan exists. Figure 1.5
shows the link between this Plan and the suite of emergency response documentation for
the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. Further details on
environmental documentation for the Gorgon Gas Development and the Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline are provided in Section 5.1 of this Plan.

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Figure 1.3: Hierarchy of Gorgon Gas Development Environmental Documentation

Note: The above figure refers to all Plans required for Ministerial Statement No.800. The Plans are only relevant to EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178, if required for those conditions of those approvals.

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Chevron Corporate OE Processes
Chevron Australia OE Processes
Gorgon OEMS Implementation Plan
Terrestrial and Subterranean Baseline State and

Fire Management Plan Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Environmental Impact Report
Terrestrial and Subterranean Environment Coastal and Marine Baseline State and
Protection Plan Project Site Rehabilitation Plan
Post-Development Coastal and Marine State and

Terrestrial Environment Monitoring Program Decommissioning and Closure Plan
Terrestrial and Marine Quarantine Management

System Solid and Liquid Waste Management Plan
Gorgon Common User Environmental Procedures
Other Gorgon Activity-

Horizontal Directional Drilling Management and Specific Construction
Offshore Gas Pipeline Installation Management Plans
Monitoring Plan and Operations EPs
and/or EMPs
Gorgon Impact Mitigation Strategies
Contractor and Subcontractor Plans, Procedures, Work Method Statements, JHAs, etc
Documentation required under State Ministerial Conditions
Figure 1.4: Hierarchy of Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Environmental Documentation

Note: The above figure refers to all Plans required for Ministerial Statement No. 769. They are only relevant to EPBC Reference 2005/2184 if
required for the conditions of that approval.

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Figure 1.5: Context of the Fire Management Plan
1.5.6 Relevant Standards and Guidelines

The following codes and standards have been taken into account in the development of this
Plan.
1.5.6.1 Codes
 Building Code of Australia (Building Commission of Victoria 2006)

 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72: National Fire Alarm Code (National Fire
Protection Association 2002).
1.5.6.2 Standards
 Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 1221:1997 Fire Hose Reels

(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 1997)
 Australian Standard (AS) 12239-2004 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Smoke
(Standards Australia 2004)
 AS/NZS 1596:2002 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas (Standards
Australia/Standards New Zealand 2002)
 AS 1603.1:1997 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Heat Detectors
(includes Amendment 1 – 1998) (Standards Australia 1997)
 AS 1603.2:1997 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Point Type Smoke
Detectors (includes Amendment 1 – 1998) (Standards Australia 1997a)

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 AS 1603.3:1996 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Heat Alarms

 AS 1603.11:1997 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems – Visual Warning
Devices (Standards Australia 1997b)
 AS 1692-2006 Steel Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids (includes
Amendment 1 – 2006) (Standards Australia 2006)
 AS 1841.1:1997 Portable Fire Extinguishers – General Requirements (Includes
Amendment 1 – 2001 and Amendment 2 – 2003) (Standards Australia 1997c)
 AS 1841.5:1997 Portable Fire Extinguishers – Specific Requirements for Powder Type
Extinguishers (Standards Australia 1997d)
 AS 1841.6:2007 Portable Fire Extinguishers – Specific Requirements for Carbon
Dioxide Type Extinguishers (Standards Australia 2007)
 AS 1851-2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment (Standards
Australia 2005)
 AS 1940-2004 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(includes Amendment 1 – 2004 and Amendment 2 – 2006) (Standards Australia 2004a)
 AS 2441-2005 Installation of Fire Hose Reels (Standards Australia 2005a)
 AS 2444-2001 Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets Selection and Location
 AS 3786-1993 Smoke Alarms (Standards Australia 1993)
 AS 4839-2001 The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding,
cutting, heating and allied processes (Standards Australia 2001a)
 NFPA 10: Standard for portable fire extinguishers (National Fire Protection Association
2005)
 UL 299: Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers (Underwriters Laboratories 2002)
 UL 92: Standard for Fire Extinguisher and Booster Hose (Underwriters Laboratories
1993).
1.5.6.3 Chevron Australia Standards
 ABU Emergency Management Process (Chevron Australia 2007)

 ABU Crisis Management Plan (Chevron Australia 2008a)
 ABU Emergency Response Plan (Chevron Australia 2008b)
 ABU Field Emergency Response Plan – Barrow Island (Chevron Australia 2007a)
 ABU Emergency Procedures for Response Actions – Barrow Island (Chevron Australia
2006a)
1.5.6.4 Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon Standards
 Health and Safety Procedure Manual Fire Prevention and Control for the Gorgon Gas
Development (Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon [KJVG] 2006)
 Specification for Fire Protection, Basis of Design (KJVG 2008)
 Fire Protection Manual (ChevronTexaco Energy Technology Co. 1997).
1.5.7 Stakeholder Consultation

Consultation with stakeholders has been undertaken by Chevron Australia on a regular
basis throughout the development of environmental impact assessment management

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documentation for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. This has
included engagement with the community, government departments, industry operators and
contractors to Chevron Australia via planning workshops, risk assessments, meetings,
teleconferences, and the PER and EIS/ERMP formal approval processes.
Conditions 12.3 of Statement No. 800, 11.3 of Statement No. 769 and 9.3 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 specifically require Chevron Australia to consult with
the DEC, the Conservation Commission, the BICC Participants and DMP in the preparation
of this Plan.
The process for development, review and approval of this Plan is shown in Figure 1.6.
This Plan has been prepared with input from:

 The Western Australian DEC: Workshops and meetings involving both DEC and
Chevron Australia personnel have been conducted to discuss the scope and content of
this Plan The DEC reviewed draft revisions of this Plan along with the feedback of the
Independent Expert, Dr Russell-Smith. The DEC‟s comments have been incorporated.
 The Commonwealth DEWHA: The Plan has been reviewed by the DEWHA and
comments considered for inclusion prior to its finalisation.
 Dr Jeremy Russell-Smith, Bushfires Northern Territory & Tropical Savannas
Cooperative Research Centre. Dr Russell-Smith reviewed this Plan as an Independent
Expert and his comments have been incorporated.
 Conservation Commission: This Plan has been reviewed by the Conservation
Commission and comments considered for inclusion prior to its finalisation.
 The Western Australian DMP: This Plan has been reviewed by the DMP and comments
considered for inclusion prior to its finalisation.
The main comments arising from this consultation are outlined in Table 1.2, along with
responses to each.
Table 1.2: Stakeholder Consultation during Preparation of this Plan
Stakeholder Activity Date

DEC Initial meeting held with DEC with general 13/03/2008
discussion on the Plan layout and content. Initial
draft provided for review and comment.
DEC provided guidelines for spinifex windrow 20/03/2008
burning and this has been developed as a
Common User Procedure to be used in conjunction
with this Plan. This has been superseded and the
information captured by Prescribed Fire Plans
Comment received from DEC and incorporated. 27/03/2008
The DEC received a copy of the Draft Plan and 06/01/2009
provided comment.
Conservation The Conservation Commission indicated that they 27/08/2008
Commission will take advice from DEC on this Plan.
BICC Participants The BICC has not formed at this stage. When the N/A
BICC is established, members will be given the
Fire Management Plan to review. Any reasonably
practicable proposed changes will be incorporated
at this time.

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Stakeholder Activity Date

DoCEP Worksafe WA received a copy of the Draft Plan 12/12/2008
and provided comment.
DMP The DMP will be consulted during the external N/A
review phase for this Draft Plan.
DEWHA The DEWHA received a copy of the Draft Plan and 14/01/2008
provided comment.
WA Oil WA Oil has been involved in the development of First quarter 2008
this Draft Plan and was consulted during the and 14/7/2008
external review phase for the Draft Plan.
BWIJV It has been agreed between the GJV and BWIJV September 2008
that the Gorgon operator will act as the Emergency
Response and Quarantine (ERQ) Operator and will
undertake fire response activities on Barrow Island,
using the resources of both Ventures as required
1.5.8 Public availability
This Plan will be made public as and when determined by the Minister, under Condition 35
of Statement No. 800, Condition 20 of Statement No. 769 and Condition 22 of EPBC
Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.

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Figure 1.6: Deliverable Development, Review and Approval Flowchart

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2.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1 Overview
Chevron Australia has prepared the Health, Environment and Safety (HES) Risk
Management ASBU – Standardized OE Process (Chevron Australia 2007b) to assess and
manage HES risks, which it internally requires its employees, contractors, etc to comply
with.
A number of environmental risk assessments have been completed and are planned for the
Gorgon Gas Development. A strategic risk assessment was undertaken during the
preparation of the Draft EIS/ERMP to determine the environmental acceptability of the
Development, and identify key areas of risk requiring mitigation (Chevron Australia 2005).
This original assessment was reviewed as part of the development of the Gorgon Gas
Development Revised and Expanded Proposal PER (Chevron Australia 2008), in light of the
proposed changes to the Gorgon Gas Development (described in Section 1.1). The
outcomes of these assessments have been reviewed and considered during the
preparation of this Plan.
Impacts from the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline in State waters and an Barrow Island (onshore)_
have been assessed in the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005). Impacts from the
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline in Commonwealth Marine Areas have been assessed in the
EPBC Referral assessment processes (Mobil Australia 2005; Mobil Australia 2006).
Additional detailed risk assessments have been undertaken for specific scopes of work
using Chevron‟s Riskman2 Procedure (Chevron Corporation 2008).
A summary of the risk assessments that have been undertaken to date, and that have
provided input into this Plan are provided in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Risk Assessments Relevant to this Plan
Scope of Risk
Method(s) Documentation Year
Assessment
Entire Scope of the Approved AS/NZS 4360:2004 EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005
Development 2005)
Entire Scope of the Revised AS/NZS 4360:2004 Gorgon Gas Development PER 2008
and Expanded Proposal (Chevron Australia 2008)
Fire Hazard Identification RiskMan2 Fire Management Plan 2008
Study
DEC is in the process of preparing a Bush Fire Threat Analysis for Barrow Island. At the
time of preparation of this Plan the Bush Fire Threat Analysis was not available, however,
when it becomes available the outcomes will inform the burning prescriptions required to
obtain a Permit to Burn under the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA) before any burning activities
take place on the island.

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2.2 Methodology
The methodology for the environmental risk assessments undertaken during the EIS/ERMP
assessment process is documented in Chapter 9 of the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia
2005).
The risk assessments were undertaken in accordance with the following standards:
 AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk management (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
2004b)
 AS/NZS Handbook 203:2006 Environmental Risk Management – Principles and
Process (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2006)
 AS/NZS 3931:1998 Risk Analysis of Technological Systems – Application Guide
(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 1998).
The main components of the RiskMan2 risk assessment methodology include:

 Hazard Identification: Identifying potential hazards that are applicable to Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline activities and determining the hazardous
events to be evaluated.
 Hazard Analysis: Determining the possible causes that could lead to the hazardous
events identified; the consequences of the hazardous events; and the safeguards and
controls currently in place to mitigate the events and/or the consequences.
Risk Evaluation: Evaluating the risks using the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization
Matrix (
 Appendix A). The risk ranking is determined by a combination of the expected
frequency of the hazard occurring (likelihood) and the consequence of its occurrence.
Note that when assessing the consequence no credit is given to the hazard controls.
These are taken into account in determining the likelihood of the event.
 Residual Risk Treatment: Reviewing the proposed management controls for each of
the risks identified and proposing additional controls or making recommendations, if
required.
Using the Chevron Integrated Risk Prioritization Matrix (

Appendix A), identified risks are categorised into four groups, which determine the level of
response and effort in managing the risks. The risk-ranking categories have been used in
the development of this Plan to determine whether the residual risks were acceptable or
whether further mitigation was required.
2.3 Outcomes
Relevant matters of NES (EPBC Act listed threatened fauna and flora species, threatened
ecological communities and listed migratory species)
Condition 3.2.1 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require a description of the
EPBC listed species likely to be impacted by the components of the action that is the
subject of this Plan. Those species are listed in Appendix C.
Condition 3.2.1 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 also require descriptions of
the habitat of those listed species. The habitat description is detailed in Appendix C.
Condition 3.2.2 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require an assessment of

the risk to the EPBC listed species. The risks identified in Appendix A (Table A1) are
inclusive of the risks to the listed species in Appendix C.

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The risks identified during the Gorgon Gas Development Fire Hazard Identification Study
(HAZID) conducted in January 2008 are provided in
Appendix A. Temporary and/or permanent infrastructure associated with construction
activities that may contribute to a fire hazard include:
 chemical and fuel storage
 storage of explosives
 waste storage sites
 stationary engines and other combustion sources
 Construction Village (e.g. kitchens, personnel quarters).
Specific design features have been incorporated into the design of the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline facilities to reduce the risk of fire and protect
the Development‟s assets from the impact of fire on Barrow Island. Measures to prevent
fires are described in Section 3.0.
The following activities have been identified as potential fire hazards during construction of
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline facilities (listed in Section 1.5.3 of
this Plan):
 hot work (welding, grinding, flame cutting)
 vehicle movements
 earthmoving activities
 earthmoving equipment
 cigarette smoking
 transporting fuel and explosives
 blasting
 refuelling
 waste storage
 burning cleared vegetation.
Fire generated by these ignition sources may potentially affect construction activities, the
safety of personnel and fauna, and damage to vegetation in adjoining areas outside the
TDF. Controls to prevent the generation of fires onsite will address both ignition sources
and fuel burden or proximity of fuel to ignition sources. Measures to prevent, suppress and
manage fires that arise due to construction activities are described in Section 3.0.
Pyrophoric fires have been considered in a project-wide risk assessment. Iron Sulphide
(FeS) scale has been identified as a potential pyrophoric substance. However, it is during
the operations phase of the Gorgon Gas Development that this will be present and
therefore this will be addressed in the revision of this Plan that covers the operations phase.

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3.0 MEASURES TO PREVENT, SUPPRESS AND MANAGE FIRE
3.1 Management Measures

Key elements to the success of this Plan are the appropriate management of activities
involving potential combustion sources and ensuring that personnel are adequately trained
and competent for the tasks they are assigned to undertake. Measures must also be
undertaken to ensure that fuels, chemicals and explosives are transported, handled and
stored in compliance with relevant industry standards and legislation. In the event of a fire,
emergency response teams and reporting systems are in place that will function as an
incident response system to ensure fires are contained within the TDF.
The management measures that will be implemented to prevent, suppress and manage fire
and the incident control system are provided in Table 3.1 and relate to all activities relevant
to the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Projects.
EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require details of the management measures
proposed in relation to the EPBC listed species if it is a requirement of the condition
requiring that Plan. The management measures detailed below include the management
measures required in respect of the matters of NES identified in Appendix C.
Table 3.1: Fire Management Measures to Prevent, Suppress and Manage Fire
Hazard /
Measure Timing Responsibility
Activity
General
Training Site- based personnel working on Prior to commencing Chevron
the Gorgon Gas Development and construction Australia/EPCM
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will activities Contractor
undertake appropriate inductions
that include information on fire
management
Train selected personnel in the use Prior to commencing Chevron
of firefighting equipment. construction Australia/EPCM
activities Contractor
Ensure all personnel are familiar During induction and Chevron
with the firefighting equipment in workplace Australia/EPCM
their work area. familiarisation Contractor
Firebreak Current access roads that also At all times Chevron Australia
serve as firebreaks shall be kept
clear of vegetation.
Where required facilities and At all times Chevron
infrastructure will have a firebreak in Australia/EPCM
place. Contractor
Firebreaks will be maintained by At all times Chevron
application of herbicides in Australia/EPCM
preference to soil-disturbing Contractor
activities such as grading or
slashing where practicable
Fire reporting Report all fires to the BICC in At all times Chevron
accordance with the agreed Australia/EPCM
protocol Contractor

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Hazard /
Activity
Report all fires that cause Material Within 48 hours of Chevron Australia
or Serious Environmental Harm or fire detection
significant Impact outside the TDF
to DEC and DEWHA.
Firefighting All site vehicles will carry a At all times Chevron

equipment minimum of one dry powder fire Australia/EPCM
extinguisher Contractor
Provide and locate firefighting During construction EPCM Contractor
equipment in accordance with the activities
relevant standards and
requirements for all work that may
cause fire, e.g. hot work,
earthmoving.
Provide vehicular firefighting During Onshore EPCM Contractor
capabilities for Onshore Feed Gas Pipeline and HDD
Pipeline and Horizontal Directional construction
Drilling (HDD)Pipeline activities. activities
Emergency/Fire Prepare an Emergency Response Prior to EPCM Contractor
response Plan in conjunction with Chevron commencement of
Australia that addresses the construction
requirements of this Plan. activities
Fires that are caused by Gorgon At all times Chevron
Gas Development and Jansz Feed Australia/EPCM
Gas Pipeline activities and naturally Contractor
occurring fires (including lightning
strike) that cause a threat to Gorgon
Gas Development and Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline facilities or personnel
are managed according to this Plan.
The Emergency Response and At all times Chevron Australia
Quarantine Operator, will respond
to any naturally occurring fires
(including lightning strike) on
Barrow Island where this is
reasonable and where island assets
or personnel are at risk.
Have in place a Project wide Prior to Chevron Australia
communication system for commencement of
emergency response. construction
activities
Establish emergency response Prior to Chevron
teams trained in firefighting commencement of Australia/EPCM
operations and equipped with construction Contractor
appropriate firefighting equipment. activities
Ensure emergency practice drills, Prior to Chevron
which include testing commencement of Australia/EPCM
communications, are undertaken at construction Contractor
least annually. activities

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Hazard /
Activity
Activities
Burning-off No burning of vegetation associated At all times EPCM Contractor
with construction land clearing
unless a valid and current Gorgon
Ground Clearance Certificate is
obtained.
Burning of vegetation associated At all times EPCM Contractor

with land clearing will be carried out
in accordance with the Prescribed
Fire Plans.
Smoking Instruct all personnel on the During induction EPCM Contractor
procedures relating to smoking in
the workplace, including the
dangers of inappropriate cigarette
disposal.
Permit smoking only in designated At all times EPCM Contractor
smoking areas that have portable and all site
firefighting equipment, lighters and personnel
butt disposal facilities.
Ban personal lighters and matches At all times EPCM Contractor
from Gorgon Gas Development and
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline sites.
Waste storage All waste to be managed according At all times EPCM Contractor
to the Solid and Liquid Waste
Management Plan (Chevron
Australia. 2009e).
Refuelling Mobile refuelling will be undertaken At all times EPCM Contractor
in areas with appropriate fire
mitigation measures in place.
Vehicle Where practicable all vehicles and At all times EPCM Contractor
movements equipment shall remain on
designated access roads, defined
construction areas and designated
parking areas, unless authorised.
Where practicable park all vehicles At all times EPCM Contractor
on ground cleared of vegetation.
Use only diesel engine vehicles on At all times EPCM Contractor
site. Any exception must be
authorised.
Drivers are required to check the At all times EPCM Contractor
underside of their vehicle for
vegetation build-up regularly when
travelling off roads or tracks.
Activities with Activities with a potential to ignite a At all times and prior EPCM Contractor
potential ignition fire require an internal permit, e.g. to commencement
sources welding, cutting.

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Hazard /
Activity
Before an off-road permit is granted At all times EPCM Contractor
the fire warning level issued for the
mainland by the Bureau of
Meteorology will be taken into
account. Permits will not be
granted on days of „extreme‟ fire
danger where practicable. Where
this is not practicable, the risk of fire
will be discussed at pre-start
meetings and included in job hazard
analysis (JHA) risk assessments at
an operational level.
Stationary activities in the When activities are EPCM Contractor
construction phase that are a being undertaken
potential ignition source must have and for 30 minutes
appropriate firefighting equipment following the
on site, with trained fire spotters for completion of
hot work as detailed in the internal activities
hot work permit for the activity.
Where practicable conduct activities At all times EPCM Contractor
in areas clear of flammable material
(including vegetation). If required,
provide appropriate fire-resistant
shielding or barriers.
Consult with Chevron Australia to Prior to EPCM Contractor
ensure existing facilities are avoided commencement of
when undertaking ground breaking construction
work in proximity to current activities on Barrow
facilities. Island
Infrastructure
Fuel, chemical The transport, storage and handling At all times EPCM Contractor
and explosive of fuel, chemicals and explosives
transport, storage have taken into account legislation
and handling and industry standards (refer to
Section 3.3).
Explosives will be stored in At all times EPCM Contractor
accordance with the Dangerous
Goods Safety Act 2004 and relevant
Regulations.
Store all fuels and flammable liquid At all times EPCM Contractor
in bunded areas with a surrounding
buffer zone that have appropriate
drainage systems in accordance
with industry standards (refer to
Section 3.3) and relevant
Regulations.
Where mobile bulk fuel and At all times EPCM Contractor
chemical storage tanks are required
they will be in accordance with
AS 1692:2006 (Standards Australia
2006) and AS 1940: 2004
(Standards Australia 2004a).

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Hazard /
Activity
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) At all times EPCM Contractor
bullets will be stored in accordance
with the Australian standard AS
1596:2002 and the Dangerous
Goods Safety Act 2004 and relevant
Regulations.
Fuel, chemical Firefighting equipment is available At all times EPCM Contractor
and explosive at all fuel, chemical and explosive
transport, storage storage areas, including refuelling
and handling areas.
3.1.1 Concept Safety Case

Fire risk reduction measures to be built into Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline facilities are identified in the basis of design for each facility. These are
documented in the Gorgon Project Concept Safety Case (Chevron Australia 2009d), which
will direct individual Safety Case Reports for each facility, required under the Dangerous
Goods Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2007.
The purpose of a Safety Case is to provide assurance that the operator of the facility has a
comprehensive and integrated Safety Management System in place that provides for all
activities at the facility. It is a methodical and auditable reference document that provides
substantiation that a system is safe and shows that any risks associated with its operation
have been reduced to an acceptable level.
The Safety Case is used to demonstrate that the operator has:

 an effective safety management system in place capable of:
 systematically and continually identifying hazards
 assessing the likelihood and consequences of the hazard
 eliminating or minimising the risks to employees and the public from the facility to a
level which is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
 managing the risk over the life of the facility from design, commissioning, operations
and abandonment.
 carried out a detailed risk assessment of the potential hazards that may lead to a Major
Accident Event (MAE)
 reduced the risks associated with the facility to a level which is ALARP.
Specifically, the Concept Safety Case is focused on the facilities design during front end
engineering design (FEED) and is developed to ensure appropriate incorporation of safety
in the design for the future facilities operation. It ensures that incorporation of appropriate
design standards and a risk-based approach has been adopted that seeks to identify
hazards, assess their risk and demonstrate risk levels are firstly tolerable, and then ALARP.
3.2 Firefighting Equipment

Current Chevron Australia firefighting capabilities on Barrow Island consist of:
 One four wheel drive (4WD) Hino diesel fire appliance equipped with:
 3182 L/min pump
 4546 L water tank
 foam/water cannon
 2 x 200 L foam compound tanks

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 other items including proximity suits, various hoses and nozzles, tools and rescue
equipment.
 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD equipped as a fast response vehicle with:
 firefighting pump
 680 L water tank
 foam injection system
 25 L drum of 6% aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
 20 mm and 38 mm hoses
 first aid and rescue equipment.
Fire water is initially supplied from the firefighting appliances; however, additional water can
be obtained from hydrant points located around the Island or by connecting to road vacuum
tankers. Various water tankers and trailers are available with a total capacity of 100 000 L
to support fire appliances. A piece of heavy machinery such as a front-end loader,
bulldozer or grader can be made available to assist in firefighting.
A number of hand-held portable fire extinguishers are located around the Island. Types are
applicable to the hazard they address and consist of:
 Aqualoy
 AFFF
 water
 CO2
 foam
 dry powder.
Four Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) sets are located with the emergency
response equipment. In addition, there are four spare cylinders and a cylinder refilling
station.
Oilfield Operations emergency response personnel are available at all times and are trained
to the Fire and Emergency Services Authority‟s industrial firefighter standards. Ongoing
drills are conducted at least every six months.
At the commencement of construction activities on Barrow Island, fire response personnel

and equipment for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will be the
responsibility of the EPCM Contractor and subcontractors and, if required, supported by
Chevron Australia fire appliances, equipment and personnel. As construction progresses,
additional fire appliances, equipment and manpower will be provided by the EPCM
Contractor to cover the scope of work that will be undertaken.
3.3 Fuel, Chemical and Explosive Transport, Storage and Handling

The following standards will be taken into account in the transport, storage and handling of
fuel, chemicals and explosives as outlined below:
 AS 1940:2004 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(includes Amendment 1 – 2004 and Amendment 2 – 2006) (Standards Australia 2004a)
 AS 4839:2001 The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding,
cutting, heating and allied processes (Standards Australia 2001a)
 AS 1596:2002 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas (Standards Australia 2002)

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 NFPA 30: Flammable and combustible liquids code (National Fire Protection
Association 2005a)
3.4 Monitoring of Fire-affected Areas

Chevron Australia will be advised by the BICC and DEC on the requirements for monitoring
of the impact or effect of fire on indigenous taxa in affected areas for fires attributable to
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline activities.
3.5 Rehabilitation of Fire-affected Areas

If a fire attributable to the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline occurs
outside the TDF rehabilitation of fire affected areas will be managed in accordance with the
Post Construction Rehabilitation Plan (Chevron Australia 2009b) in consultation with the
DEC, BICC and the Conservation Commission.

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4.0 OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RELEVANT

DOCUMENTATION
4.1 Overview
This section summarises the environmental performance objectives, standards and relevant
documentation that have been developed as part of a systematic approach to the
management of environmental risks. Specific objectives, performance standards and
documentation will be used to assess the overall environmental performance for the Gorgon
Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline against the stated environmental
objectives.
Table 4.1 contains the objectives, performance standards and documentation that relate to
this Plan. These will provide input into the Environmental Performance Reports that are
required under Condition 5 of Statement No. 800, Condition 5 of Statement No. 769 and
Condition 4 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
4.2 Objectives
Chevron Australia is committed to conducting activities associated with the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline in an environmentally responsible manner, and
aims to implement best practice environmental management as part of a program of
continual improvement. To meet this commitment, objectives have been defined that relate
to the management of the identified environmental risks for the Development. These
objectives are those in Condition 12.4 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 9.4 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 and Condition 11.4 of Statement No. 769, and where
necessary, additional, more specific objectives have been developed.
The specific objectives of this plan are to ensure that:

 The Proposal does not cause Material or Serious Environmental Harm outside the
Terrestrial Disturbance Footprint due to fire; and
 Fire risk reduction measures are built into the design of the facilities to protect the
Proponent‟s assets from the impact from fire on Barrow Island, and
 Establish Practicable measures for Fire management and control to minimise risk of
Significant Impacts to EPBC Act listed threatened species and ecological communities,
and listed migratory fauna and their habitats during construction and operation of the
Terrestrial Facilities.
Table 4.1 contains the objectives specific to this Plan.
4.3 Performance Standards

Performance standards are the measures Chevron Australia will use to assess whether or
not it is meeting its objectives. For each objective and element of each objective, Chevron
Australia has described a matter („description‟) that will be measured, and a quantitative
target or, where there is no practicable quantitative target, a qualitative target, which is to
be measured against when assessing whether the objective has been met. These targets
have been developed specifically for assessing performance, not compliance, and so failure
to meet the target does not represent a breach of this Plan. Rather, it indicates that an
objective may not have been met and there may be a need for management action or
review of this Plan.

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EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require details of the performance standards
proposed in relation to the EPBC listed species relevant to this Plan. These performance
standards are detailed in Table 4.1 and include all management measures required in
respect of the matters of NES identified in Appendix C.
As required by Condition 12.5 (iii) of Statement No. 800 the performance standards specific
to this Plan are detailed in Table 4.1.
4.4 Relevant Documentation

Chevron Australia has defined the relevant documentation that contains information about
whether the performance standards have been met.
Relevant documentation relating to performance standards specific to this Plan is detailed

in Table 4.1.

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Table 4.1: Objectives, Performance Standards and Relevant Documentation
Performance Standards
Objectives Evidence/Relevant Documentation
Description Target
1. To ensure that the Proposal Site- based personnel working on Site- based personnel working on the Gorgon Induction records of site based personnel.
does not cause Material or Serious the Gorgon Gas Development and Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
Environmental Harm outside the Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will will undertake this induction
TDF due to fire undertake appropriate inductions
that include information on fire
management applicable to their work
sites
The Emergency Response Team An Emergency Response Plan is in place and Successful emergency practice drills, which
respond rapidly to demand, and all adequately resourced with personnel and include testing communications, are undertaken
equipment is mobilised and equipment at least every six months.
functional
An internal permit system is Internal permits are granted for all specified Internal audit of the permit system and records.
developed and implemented for activities Audits of construction activities to be undertaken
activities with a potential to ignite at least once a year to ensure internal permits
fires as specified in this Plan are in place for specified activities.
Safe transport, storage and handling Safe transport, storage and handling of fuel, Audits of the transport, storage and handling of
of fuel, chemical and explosives chemical and explosives fuel, chemicals and explosives to be undertaken
Transport, storage and handling of all goods is at least once a year.
compliant with regulatory and industry standards
Implement fire management No fires resulting from Gorgon Gas Development Incident Reports, Annual Environmental
measures to prevent unplanned fire and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline construction Performance Report
events resulting from Gorgon Gas activities that cause Material or Serious
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Environmental Harm outside the TDF
Pipeline construction activities
2. That fire risk reduction Construction and operation of All Terrestrial Facilities construction and Incident Reports, Annual Environmental
measures are built into the design Terrestrial Facilities will be guided by operations activities will be carried out according Performance Report
of the facilities to protect Gorgon all standards listed in Section 1.5.6 to listed standards in Section 1.5.6 of this Plan
Gas Development and Jansz Feed of this Plan and carried out and according to the management measures
Gas Pipeline assets from the according to the management described in Table 3.1 of this Plan
impact of fire measures in Table 3.1 of this Plan

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Performance Standards
Objectives Evidence/Relevant Documentation
Description Target
3. Establish Practicable measures Constructions and operations of All Terrestrial Facilities construction and Incident Reports, Annual Environmental
for Fire management and control Terrestrial Facilities will be guided by operations activities will be carried out according Performance Report
to minimise risk of Significant all standards listed in Section 1.5.6 to listed standards and according to the
Impacts to EPBC Act listed of this Plan and carried out management measures described in Table 3.1
threatened species and ecological according to the management of this Plan
communities, and listed migratory measures in Table 3.1 of this Plan
fauna and their habitats during
Number of fire events resulting in a No significant impact to EPBC Act listed Incident Reports, Annual Environmental
construction of the Terrestrial
risk of Significant Impact to EPBC threatened species and ecological communities, Performance Report
Facilities.
Act listed threatened species and and listed migratory fauna and their habitats
ecological communities, and listed during construction of Gorgon Gas Development
migratory fauna and their habitats and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline infrastructure from
during construction of the Gorgon fire
Gas Development and Jansz Feed
Gas Pipeline infrastructure

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5.0 IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 Environmental Management Documentation

5.1.1 Overview
Section 1.5.5 of this Plan describes the hierarchy of environmental management
documentation within which this Plan exists. The following sections describe each level of
documentation in greater detail.
5.1.2 Chevron ABU OE Documentation

As part of the Chevron ABU the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline is
governed by the requirements of the ABU OEMS, within which a number of OE Processes
exist. The Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will implement internally
those OE Processes (and supporting OE Procedures) that apply to the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline‟s activities where they are appropriate and
reasonably practicable.
The key ABU OE Processes taken into account during the development of this Plan, with a
description of the intent of the Process, are:
 HES Risk Management Process (Chevron Australia 2007): Process for identifying,
assessing and managing HES, operability, efficiency and reliability risks related to the
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
 Environmental Stewardship Process (Chevron Corporation 2007): Applies during the
Operations Phase of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
Process for ensuring all environmental aspects are identified, regulatory compliance is
achieved, environmental management programs are maintained, continuous
improvement in performance is achieved, and alignment with ISO 14001-2004
(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2004) is achieved.
 Hazardous Materials Management Process (Chevron Australia 2006a): Process for
managing and communicating chemical and physical hazards to the workforce.
 Management of Change Process (Chevron Australia 2008a): Process for assessing
and managing risks stemming from permanent or temporary changes to prevent
incidents.
 Contractor HES Management Process (Chevron Australia 2008c): Process for
defining the critical roles, responsibilities and requirements to effectively manage
contractors involved with the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
 Competency, Training and Assessment Process (Chevron Australia 2006b):
Process for ensuring that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to perform their
jobs in an incident-free manner, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 Incident Reporting and Investigation Process (Chevron Australia 2008d): Process
for reporting and investigating incidents (including near misses) to reduce or eliminate
root causes and prevent future incidents.
 Emergency Management Process (Chevron Australia 2007): Process for providing
organisational structures, management processes and tools necessary to respond to
fire emergencies and to prevent or mitigate fire emergency and/or fire crisis situations.
 Compliance Assurance Process (Chevron Australia 2006c): Process for ensuring
that all HES and OE-related legal and policy requirements are recognised, implemented
and periodically audited for compliance.

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5.1.3 Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Documentation
5.1.3.1 Ministerial Plans and Reports
In addition to this Plan, a number of other plans and reports have been (or will be)
developed for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline, that are
required under State and/or Commonwealth Ministerial Conditions (refer to Figure 1.3).
These documents address the requirements of specific Conditions and provide standards
for environmental performance for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas
Pipeline.
5.1.3.2 Common User Procedures

The Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline Common User Procedures
support the Ministerial plans and reports, and specify more detailed requirements and
relevant considerations for specific environmental issues. The Traffic Management
Common User Procedure (Chevron Australia 2009c) support content within this Plan.
5.1.3.3 Environmental Management Plans

A number of activity-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) are required under
Ministerial Conditions (refer to Figure 1.3); however, other internal work scope EMPs (work
scope EMPs) are also being developed in order to effectively manage specific work scopes
for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. These work scope EMPs
will be developed and implemented such that any requirements specified in higher level
documents (such as this Plan) are met.
Gorgon personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, involved in a particular scope

of work for the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline are internally
required to comply with the work scope EMP associated with that work scope where
5.1.3.4 Impact Mitigation Strategies

Impact Mitigation Strategies (IMSs) are aspect-based management standards that
accompany the activity-specific EMPs (refer to Figure 1.3). The IMSs document the
detailed management requirements associated with potential impacts for the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. Each IMS covers a particular environmental
aspect that requires management (e.g. light, noise and vibration, atmospheric emissions,
etc.).
Personnel (including contractors and subcontractors) involved in that particular scope of

work are internally required to comply with the IMSs where reasonably practicable. The
IMSs also document requirements for contractors to develop internal work-scope EMPs for
the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline which include work procedures
to mitigate their impacts (such as such as step-by-step procedures and work method
statements).
These IMSs that support the content in this Plan are the:
 Impact Mitigation Strategy - Fire for the Gorgon Project Barrow Island LNG Plant
(Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon 2008a)
 Onshore Fire IMS for the Upstream Facilities of the Gorgon Gas Development (Gorgon
Upstream Joint Venture 2009f).

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5.1.3.5 Contractor and Subcontractor Documentation

A variety of internal contractor and subcontractor documentation will be developed including
documents such as task-specific work procedures, work method statements and Job
Hazard Analyses. These detailed documents will specify the way activities shall be
performed in a step-by-step manner.
These procedural documents are therefore specific to the Gorgon Gas Development and
Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline (where required) and include any environmental requirements that
are detailed in higher level documentation relevant to the contractors‟/subcontractors‟ scope
of work (i.e. such as the IMSs and EMPs described in the previous sections).
5.2 Training and Inductions

All personnel (including contractors and subcontractors) are required to attend
environmental inductions and training relevant to their role on the Gorgon Gas Development
and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline. Training and induction programs facilitate the understanding
personnel have of their environmental responsibilities, and increases their awareness of the
management and protection measures required to reduce potential impacts of fire.
Chevron Australia has prepared the ABU Competency, Training and Assessment Process
(Chevron Australia 2006b) to deal with the identification and assessment of required
competencies for environmental roles and which it internally requires its employees,
contractors, etc. to comply with.
Fire management, emergency response training and competency requirements for

personnel, including contractors and subcontractors, are maintained in a Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline HES training matrix.
The specific training and induction requirements for fire management are contained in
Table 3.1 in Section 3.1 of this Plan.

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6.0 AUDITING, REPORTING AND REVIEW
6.1 Auditing
6.1.1 Internal Auditing
Chevron Australia has prepared the internal Compliance Assurance ASBU – Standardized
OE Process (Chevron Australia 2006c) to manage compliance, and which it internally
requires its employees, contractors, etc. to comply with. This Process will also be applied
to assess compliance of the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline
against the requirements of Statement No. 800, Statement No. 769 and EPBC Reference
2003/1294 and 2008/4178 and EPBC Reference 2005/2184 where this is appropriate and
An internal Audit Schedule has been developed and will be maintained for the Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline (with input from the EPCM Contractors) that
includes audits of the Development‟s environmental performance and compliance with the
Ministerial Conditions. A record of all internal audits and the audit outcomes is maintained.
Actions arising from internal audits are tracked until their close-out.
Under EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, Condition 24 also requires that the
person taking the action must maintain accurate records of activities associated with or
relevant to the conditions of approval and make them available on request by DEWHA.
Such documents may be subject to audit by the DEWHA and used to verify compliance with
the conditions of approval.
Any document that is required to be implemented under this Plan will be made available to
the relevant DEC/DEWHA auditor.
6.1.2 External Auditing

Audits and/or inspections undertaken by external regulators will be facilitated via the
Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline‟s Regulatory Approvals and
Compliance Team. The findings of external regulatory audits will be recorded and actions
and/or recommendations will be addressed and tracked. Chevron Australia may also
undertake independent external auditing during the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz
Feed Gas Pipeline.
Under EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178, Condition 23 also requires that upon
the direction of the Minister, the person taking the action must ensure that an independent
audit of compliance with the conditions of approval is conducted and a report submitted to
the Minister. The independent auditor must be approved by the Minister prior to the
commencement of the audit. Audit criteria must be agreed to by the Minister and the audit
report must address the criteria to the satisfaction of the Minister.
6.2 Reporting
6.2.1 Compliance Reporting
Condition 4 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 2 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and
2008/4178 requires Chevron Australia to submit a Compliance Assessment Report annually
to address the previous 12-month period. Condition 4 of Statement No. 769 and Condition
5 of EPBC Reference: 2005/2184 similarly requires that Chevron Australia submit an Audit
Compliance Report on an annual basis, for the previous 12-month period. An audit table is
provided in Appendix B to assist with auditing for compliance with this Plan for Statement

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No. 800, EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 and Statement No. 769. This Plan is
not required under EPBC Reference: 2005/2184 therefore, compliance reporting is not
required to meet this condition.
6.2.2 Environmental Performance Reporting

Condition 5.1 of Statement No. 800, Statement No. 769 and Condition 4 of EPBC
Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 require that Chevron Australia submits an
Environmental Performance Report to the Western Australian Minister for the Environment
and to the Commonwealth DEWHA respectively, on an annual basis, for the previous 12-
month period.
In addition, under Condition 5.3 of Statement No. 800 and Statement No. 769 and
Condition 4.2 for EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 every five years from the
date of the first annual Report, Chevron Australia shall submit to the Western Australian
Minister for the Environment an Environmental Performance Report covering the previous
five year period.
Specific details on the content of the Environmental Performance Report are defined in
Condition 5.2 and Schedule 3 of Statement No. 800, Condition 5.2 of Statement No. 769
and Schedule 3 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.
The details that are specific to this Plan include:

 incidence of fires caused by the Proposal, and fires that impact on the Proponent‟s
facilities including details of cause, lesson learned and recommended actions
 Material or Serious Environmental Harm caused by fire directly attributable to the
proposal
 changes to management plan including:
 management responses to address Material or Serious Environmental Harm caused
by fire directly attributable to the proposal
 improvements to fire management practices.
Further detail on the content of the Environmental Performance Report is contained in

Table 4.1, which is inclusive of the details listed above.
The information in the Environmental Performance Report will also partly meet the
requirements of Condition 3.2.7 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178
6.2.3 Routine Internal Reporting

The Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will use a number of routine
internal reporting formats to effectively implement the requirements of this Plan. Routine
reporting is likely to include daily, weekly and/or monthly HES reports for specific scopes of
work on the Development. These reports include information on a number of relevant
environmental aspects, such as details of environmental incidents (if any), environmental
statistics and records, records of environmental audits and inspections undertaken, status
of environmental monitoring programs, tracking of environmental performance against
performance indicators, targets and criteria, etc.
6.2.4 Incident Response and Reporting

Chevron Australia has prepared the ASBU Emergency Management Process (Chevron
Australia 2007) and Incident Investigation and Reporting Process (Chevron Australia
2008d), which it internally requires its employees, contractors, etc. to follow in the event of

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environmental incidents. These procedures will also be applied to environmental incidents

identified in this Plan, where this is appropriate and reasonably practicable. An incident
investigation report will be prepared for all unplanned fire events.
Note that under Condition 3.7 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 reports will
be made in respect of Significant Impacts detected by the monitoring programs under this
Plan, whether or not the impact is caused by the Gorgon Gas Development. The
environmental incidents, reporting requirements and timing specific to this Plan are
provided in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1: Incident Reporting Requirements
Incident Reporting to Timing

All fires BICC As soon as practicable
Fire events resulting in Material DEC and DEWHA Within 48 hours of detection (in
or Serious Environmental Harm accordance with Condition 7.7
outside the TDF of Statement No. 800 and
Statement No. 769 )
Significant Impacts detected by DEWHA To be reported within 48 hours
the monitoring program for
matters of National
Environmental Significance
(attributable to the Gorgon Gas
Development)
6.3 Review of this Plan

Chevron Australia is committed to conducting activities in an environmentally responsible
manner and aims to implement best practice environmental management as part of a
program of continuous improvement. This commitment to continuous improvement means
Chevron Australia will review this Plan every five years and more often as required (e.g. in
response to new information).
Reviews will address matters such as the overall design and effectiveness of the Plan,
progress in environmental performance, changes in environmental risks, changes in
business conditions, and any relevant emerging environmental issues.
In accordance with Condition 12.7 of Statement No. 800, Condition 9.7 of EPBC Reference:
2003/2178 and 2008/4178 and Condition 11.7 of Statement 769 this plan will be reviewed at
least every five years unless otherwise determined by the Minister.
If the Plan no longer meets the aims, objectives or requirements of the Plan, if works are
not appropriately covered by the Plan, or measures are identified to improve the Plan,
Chevron Australia may submit an amendment or addendum to the Plan to the Minister for
approval under Condition 36 of Statement No. 800 and Condition 21 of Statement No. 769.
If Chevron Australia wishes to carry out an activity otherwise than in accordance with the
Plan, Chevron will update the Plan and submit it for approval by the Minister in accordance
with Condition 25 of EPBC Reference 2003/1294 and 2008/4178 or Condition 6 of EPBC
Reference: 2005/2184. The Commonwealth Minister may also direct Chevron Australia to
revise the Plan under Condition 26 of EPBC Reference: 2003/1294 and 2008/4178.

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Western Australia.

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Standards Australia. 1997b. AS 1603.11:1997 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
– Visual Warning Devices. Sydney, Australia.
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Requirements. Sydney, Australia.
Standards Australia. 1997d. AS 1841.5:1997 Portable Fire Extinguishers – Specific

Requirements for Powder Type Extinguishers. Sydney, Australia.

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Selection and Location. Sydney, Australia.
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gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes. Sydney, Australia.
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Combustible Liquids (includes Amendment 1 – 2004 and Amendment 2 – 2006).
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APPENDIX A: CHEVRON INTEGRATED RISK PRIORITIZATION

MATRIX AND HAZID RESULTS
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Appendix Table A1: HAZID Spreadsheet
Hazard Safeguards Risk Level

Activity Location Description Causes
(Top Event) (Prevention/Detection/Control/Mitigation) C L R
Vehicle Barge (WAPET) Ignition of vegetation Contact between  Traffic Management Common User Procedure 5 4 8
Movements Landing – due to vehicle exhaust vehicle exhaust and  Dedicated routes to these locations
Logistics vegetation
 All site vehicles will carry a minimum of one dry
powder fire extinguisher
 Driver competency (certificate)
 Permit for any off-road activity
 Diesel vehicles only (unless otherwise autorised)
 Induction process (raised awareness of vegetation)
Barge (WAPET) As above As above As above

Landing –
Construction
Road Upgrades As above As above As above
Town Point – As above As above As above

Reverse Osmosis
(RO) Plant, and
associated
Pipelines
Onshore Feed As above As above As above
Gas Pipeline and
Shore Crossing
Increased Barge (WAPET) Vehicle collisions Increased traffic,  Traffic Management Common User Procedure 5 4 8
Vehicle Traffic Landing – distracted drivers, 
Logistics wildlife on roads
 All site vehicles will carry a minimum of one dry
powder fire extinguisher Driver competency
(certificate).
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Barge (WAPET) As above As above As above
Landing –
Construction
Road Upgrades As above As above As above
Town Point – RO As above As above As above

Plant and
associated
Pipelines
Smoking All Gorgon Ignition of Fires started by  Restricted designated smoking areas 5 2 6
construction vegetation/fuel fire discarded cigarette  Butt disposal
areas butts, matches or
 Lighter control
lighters
Litter All Areas Ignition of vegetation Discarded glass or  General housekeeping 5 5 9

PET bottles may  Induction awareness.
focus sunlight to a
volatile point
Existing Barge (WAPET) Works may interfere Operator/Driver  Over-height permits required for high vehicle 5 3 7
Infrastructure Landing – with existing distractions; lack of movement
Logistics infrastructure, power up-to-date  Access Chevron Australia records to identify existing
line or underground information on the underground services.
services location of existing
infrastructure
Barge (WAPET) Works may interfere As above  Access Chevron Australia records to identify existing
Landing – with existing underground services
Construction infrastructure,  Permit to dig.
including electrical
systems, generators,
lighting, pumps and
tanks

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Road Upgrades Interference with As above  Permit to work
cables and pipelines  Access Chevron Australia records to identify existing
above and beneath underground services.
the ground
Town Point – RO Interference with As above  Access Chevron Australia records to identify existing
Plant and existing infrastructure underground services
associated above and below the  Permit to work.
Pipelines ground
Communications Works may interfere As above As above
Tower – WAPET with existing
Terminal, infrastructure,
Communications including electrical
Hut at the systems, generators,
Communications lighting, pumps and
Tower tanks
Onshore Feed Interference with As above  Access Chevron Australia records to identify existing
Gas Pipeline and cables and pipelines underground services
Shore Crossing above and beneath  Permit to work
the ground
Diesel Storage Barge (WAPET) Ignition of diesel Personnel not  Designed in accordance with Australian Standards 5 4 8
and Landing – during storage or following the correct  Bunding – buffer zone
Dispensing Construction dispensing procedures
 Collection pits for spills
 Fire protection equipment adjacent
 Trained personnel in handling of fuel
Town Point – RO As above As above As above

Plant and
associated
Pipelines

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Hot Work: Barge (WAPET) Sparks from hot works Improper welding  Hot works isolated from vegetation 5 2 6
Welding/ Landing – may ignite vegetation procedures,  Hot works completed under a controlled environment
Grinding/ Construction and/or sun shades sunshades made of (no flammable material)
Flame Cutting flammable material
 Welding procedures in place
 Hot work permits
 Training of staff in use of firefighting equipment
 Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
 Equipment certification
 Non-destructive testing (NDT)
 Repair and hydrotesting for weld defects.
Construction As above As above As above
Village
Onshore Feed As above As above As above. In addition:

Gas Pipeline and  Fire truck dedicated to welding activities
Shore Crossing
LPG Handling Barge (WAPET) Ignition of LPG during Personnel not  LPG bullets located in designated areas surrounded 5 4 8
Landing – handling, following the correct by bollards
Construction transportation and procedures. LPG  Procedures in place for transporting and handling
storage gas delivery LPG.
systems not
protected
Onshore Feed As above As above As above
Gas Pipeline and
Shore Crossing
Construction As above As above As above
Village

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Fires in Barge (WAPET) Fire ignition within a Electrical fault,  Normal building standards and procedures 5 4 8
Buildings Landing – building during human error and/or  Fire extinguishers
Construction construction (site incorrect storage of
 Australian Standard requirements
office, etc.) materials
 Separation distances.
Jet Fuel Barge (WAPET) Ignition of jet fuel (jet Personnel not  Procedures in place for transporting and handling jet 5 3 7
Landing – A1) during storage, following the correct fuel
Construction/ handling and/or procedures,  Designed in accordance with Australian Standards
delivery and transportation equipment failure
 Bunding – buffer zone
refuelling at
airstrip  Collection pits for spills
 Fire protection equipment adjacent to refuelling areas
 Trained personnel in handling and transporting fuel.
Gasoline Designated fuel Ignition of gasoline Personnel not  Procedures in place for transporting and handling 5 3 7
storage and during storage, following the correct gasoline
refuelling areas handling and/or procedures,  Design procedures
transportation equipment failure
 Bunding – buffer zone
 Trained personnel in handling and transporting fuel.
Vegetation Construction Uncontrolled fire from Loss of control of  Large areas to be cleared and stockpiled on site in 5 4 8
Clearing Village vegetation burning vegetation clearing small heaps
via burning,  Small areas may be windrowed into small sections
spontaneous and burned providing significant cleared areas
combustion of around the sections
stockpiled
 Burning to take place when weather conditions most
vegetation material
suitable
 Suppression equipment will be on site to contain any
outbreak outside cleared area
 DEC personnel will be on site to provide advice

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Town Point – RO As above As above  Clearance associated with pipeline (HDPE) to the
Plant and Construction Village and offices
associated
Pipelines
Maintaining Construction Sparks from  Spark arrestors on earthmoving equipment 5 5 9
Cleared Village earthmoving  Fire extinguishers on earthmoving equipment.
Corridors for equipment
Construction
Access and
Infrastructure
Building of Construction Spark/smouldering  Cleared areas around buildings 5 4 8
Camp Village due to general  Training of staff in use of firefighting equipment
building works
Operating Construction Building fires, canteen Cooking fires,  Cleared areas around buildings 5 4 8
Camp Village kitchens, smoking, servicing  Training of staff in use of firefighting equipment
accommodation units, vehicles, electrical
etc. faults, etc.
Maintaining Construction Ignition during  Ring main fire system 5 5 9
Camp Village maintenance of camp  Cleared areas around buildings
 Training of staff in use of firefighting equipment
 Tanks.
Refuelling Construction Ignition of fuel Non-compliance to  Procedures in place for refuelling 5 4 8
Vehicles Village, Barge procedures; human  Designated refuelling areas (buffer zone)
(WAPET) Landing error
and Town Point
 Personnel trained in refuelling

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Drilling and Construction Explosive materials Uncontrolled  Permits 5 5 9
Blasting – Village used in blasting, blasting; non-  Blasting procedures controlled tightly
Storage and inflammable material compliance to
 Storage and transport procedures.
Transport of ejected during blasts storage procedures
Materials
Chemical Town Point – RO Chemical fires Non-compliance to  Procedures in place for chemical storage 5 4 8
Transport/ Plant and storage procedures;  Designated chemical storage areas (buffer zone)
Storage associated mixing of reactive
Pipelines chemicals
 Trained personnel.
Marine-based Town Point – RO Ship captain forces a Captain beaches 5 6 10
Fire Impacting Plant and beached landing due ship in an attempt to
Barrow Island associated to fire on ship save crew lives
(ship beached Pipelines
onshore)

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APPENDIX B: COMPLIANCE REPORTING TABLE

Section No. Action Timing
1.5.3 The Plan will be revised to include operational elements and sub Construction
elements prior to the commencement of the Operations phase of
the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline.
2.1 DEC is in the process of preparing a Bush Fire Threat Analysis Construction
for Barrow Island. At the time of preparation of this Plan the Bush
Fire Threat Analysis was not available, however, when it
becomes available the outcomes will inform the burning
prescriptions required to obtain a Permit to Burn under the Bush
Fires Act 1954 (WA) before any burning activities take place on
the island.
Table 3.1 Site- based personnel working on the Gorgon Gas Development Construction
and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline will undertake appropriate
inductions that include information on fire management prior to
commencing construction activities
Table 3.1 Train selected personnel in the use of firefighting equipment prior Construction
to commencing construction activities
Table 3.1 Ensure all personnel are familiar with the firefighting equipment in Construction
their work area during induction and workplace familiarisation
Table 3.1 Current access roads that also serve as firebreaks shall be kept Construction
clear of vegetation
Table 3.1 Where required facilities and infrastructure will have a firebreak in Construction
place.
Table 3.1 Firebreaks will be maintained by application of herbicides in Construction
preference to soil-disturbing activities such as grading or slashing
where practicable
Table 3.1 All site vehicles will carry a minimum of one dry powder fire Construction
extinguisher.
Table 3.1 Provide and locate firefighting equipment in accordance with the Construction
relevant standards and requirements for all work that may cause
fire, e.g. hot work, earth moving during construction activities
Table 3.1 Provide vehicular firefighting capabilities for Onshore Feed Gas Construction
Pipeline and Horizontal Directional Drilling Pipeline activities.
Table 3.1 Prepare an Emergency Response Plan in conjunction with Pre-

Chevron Australia that addresses the requirements of this Plan construction
prior to commencement of construction activities
Table 3.1 Fires that are caused by Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Construction
Feed Gas Pipeline activities and naturally occurring fires
(including lightning strike) that cause a threat to Gorgon Gas
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline facilities or personnel
are managed according to this Plan.
Table 3.1 The Emergency Response and Quarantine Operator, will respond Construction
to any naturally occurring fires (including lightning strike) on
Barrow Island where this is reasonable and where island assets
or personnel are at risk.
Table 3.1 Have in place a Project wide radio communication system for Pre-
emergency response prior to commencement of construction construction
activities
Table 3.1 Establish emergency response teams trained in firefighting Pre-
operations and equipped with appropriate firefighting equipment construction
prior to commencement of construction activities
Table 3.1 Ensure emergency practice drills, which include testing Pre-
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Table 3.1 No burning of vegetation associated with land clearing unless a Construction
valid and current Gorgon Ground Clearance Certificate is
obtained.
Table 3.1 Burning of vegetation associated with land clearing will be Construction
carried out in accordance with the Prescribed Fire Plans.
Table 3.1 Instruct all personnel on the procedures relating to smoking in the Construction
workplace, including the dangers of inappropriate cigarette
disposal
Table 3.1 Permit smoking only in designated smoking areas that have Construction
portable firefighting equipment, lighters and butt disposal
facilities.
Table 3.1 Ban personal lighters and matches from Gorgon Gas Construction
Development and Jansz Feed Gas Pipeline sites.
Table 3.1 All waste to be managed according to the Solid and Liquid Waste Construction
Management Plan
Table 3.1 Mobile refuelling will be undertaken in areas with appropriate fire Construction
mitigation measures in place.
Table 3.1 Where practicable all vehicles and equipment shall remain on Construction
designated access roads, defined construction areas and
designated parking areas, unless authorised.
Table 3.1 Where practicable park all vehicles on ground cleared of Construction
vegetation.
Table 3.1 Use only diesel engine vehicles on site. Any exception must be Construction
authorised.
Table 3.1 Drivers are required to check the underside of their vehicle for Construction
vegetation build-up regularly when travelling off roads or tracks.
Table 3.1 Activities with a potential to ignite a fire require an internal permit, Construction
e.g. welding, cutting.
Table 3.1 Before an off-road permit is granted the fire warning level issued Construction
for the mainland by the Bureau of Meteorology will be taken into
account. Permits will not be granted on days of „extreme‟ fire
danger where practicable. Where this is not practicable, the risk
of fire will be discussed at pre-start meetings and included in job
hazard analysis (JHA) risk assessments at an operational level.
Table 3.1 Stationary activities in the construction phase that are a potential Construction
ignition source must have appropriate firefighting equipment on
site, with trained fire spotters for hot work as detailed in the
internal hot work permit for the activity.
Table 3.1 Where practicable conduct activities in areas clear of flammable Construction
material (including vegetation). If required, provide appropriate
fire-resistant shielding or barriers.
Table 3.1 Where mobile bulk fuel and chemical storage tanks are required Construction
they will be in accordance with AS 1692:2006 and AS 1940: 2004
Table 3.1 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bullets will be stored in Construction
accordance with the Australian standard AS 1596:2002 and the
Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 and relevant Regulations.
3.5 If a fire attributable to the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz Construction
Feed Gas Pipeline occurs outside the TDF rehabilitation of fire
affected areas will be managed in accordance with the Post
Construction Rehabilitation Plan in consultation with the DEC,
BICC and the Conservation Commission.
6.1.1 Any document that is required to be implemented under this Plan Construction
will be made available to the relevant DEC/DEWHA auditor.
6.1.2 The findings of external regulatory audits will be recorded and Construction
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6.2.3 An incident investigation report will be prepared for all unplanned Construction
fire events.
Table 6.1 All fires to be reported to BICC as soon as practicable Construction

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APPENDIX C: IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF

TERRESTRIAL MATTERS OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE (NES)
1.0 Terrestrial Matters of National Environmental Significance (NES)
1.1 EPBC Act (Cth) Listed Species
The terrestrial and subterranean matters of NES identified on Barrow Island and those
which are potentially affected by the Gorgon Gas Development are five mammal species
(listed as Threatened Species), 68 bird species (39 species listed under the Japan–
Australia Migratory Bird Agreement [JAMBA], China–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
[CAMBA] or Republic of Korea–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement [ROKAMBA] migratory
treaties. Of the 68 protected bird species, 47 species are residents or regular migrants to
the Island. The remainder are vagrants from the nearby mainland. Table 1.1 provides
information on the species abundance and habitat distribution of these matters of NES
occurring on Barrow Island.
Table 1.1: EPBC Species Abundance and Habitat/Distribution on Barrow Island

Species or
Abundance Habitat /
Habitat
Species on Barrow Distribution on
Potentially
Island Barrow Island
Impacted
Land Birds White-winged Fairy- High Widespread across Yes – Noise
wren (Barrow Island) vegetation communities
Sacred Kingfisher Low Restricted to No
mangroves / heavily
vegetated creek lines
Tree Martin Rare Coastal areas (but not No
actual beaches) with
some extension into
claypan areas.
Wood Swallow High Widespread No
Littoral Australian Pelican, High Concentrated on No
Birds Eastern Reef, Nankeen Barrow Island around
Night Heron, Black- Bandicoot Bay on south
tailed Godwit, coast
Whimbrel, Eastern
Curlew, Common
Greenshank, Terek
Sandpiper, Common
Sandpiper, Grey-tailed
Tattler, Ruddy
Turnstone, Great Knot,
Red Knot, Sanderling
Calidris, Red-necked
Stint, Sharp-tailed
Sandpiper, Curlew
Sandpiper, Pacific
Golden Plover, Grey
Plover, Lesser Sand
Plover, Greater Sand
Plover, Silver Gull,
Gull-billed Tern,
Caspian Tern, Lesser
Crested Tern, Crested
Tern, Roseate Tern,
Common Tern, Little

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Species or
Abundance Habitat /
Habitat
Species on Barrow Distribution on
Potentially
Island Barrow Island
Impacted
Tern, Fairy Tern,
White-winged Black
Tern
Bar-tailed Godwit Low Concentrated on No
Lesser Noddy Barrow Island around
Bandicoot Bay on south
coast
Raptors Spotted Harrier Low Widespread around the Yes – Vehicles
(Birds of Brahminy Kite coastal margin of the
Osprey island
Prey)
White-bellied Sea-
eagle
Australian Kestrel
Sea Birds Wedge Tailed High Breeding colony on Yes –
Shearwater Double Island Light
Bridled Tern
Medium- Boodie High Widespread across Yes –
sized Golden Bandicoot landforms and Vehicles
Spectacled Hare- vegetation communities
Mammals
wallaby
Barrow Island Euro
Black-flanked Rock- Low Restricted to the deeply No
wallaby incised valleys on the
west coast of Barrow
Island
Small Chestnut Mouse High but Widespread No
Mammal variable
between years
Stygal Blind Gudgeon Low Potentially widespread. No
Vertebrate Only two individuals
recorded during Barrow
Island sampling (see
description below).
1.1 EPBC Species for Further Consideration
1.1.1 Mammals
Barrow Island Euro (Macropus robustus isabellinus)
Barrow Island Euros are widespread over the Island, but tend to be more numerous in the
vicinity of cliffs, which provide shade and windbreaks (WAPET 1989). This is supported in
the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005) in that Northern Brushtail Possums were
caught in higher numbers close to a cliff, which probably provided shelter for them in the
form of cavities, screes and rock piles.
The Barrow Island Euro has been widely observed in habitats including within existing
oilfield operations.
The terrestrial stressor identified in the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005) as
potentially impacting upon this species is vehicle strike.
Barrow Island Golden Bandicoot (Isoodon auratus barrowensis)

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The Barrow Island Golden Bandicoot is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth). This species is
known to utilise the shelter of limestone crevices, Spinifex tussocks and termite mounds
across most of Barrow Island and are known to rapidly occupy artificial habitats.
Black-flanked Rock-wallaby (Petrogale lateralis lateralis)
The Black-flanked Rock-wallaby is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife

Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth). The Black-
flanked Rock-wallaby population on Barrow Island is remote from the Gorgon Gas
Development Footprint. Black-flanked Rock-wallabies shelter in rocky cliffs along
approximately 13 km of the west coast of Barrow Island and up to 3 km inland (Butler
1970). The total extent over which they range on Barrow Island has not been determined,
however, they have been recorded 1.4 km from cliff habitat on Barrow Island (Burbidge
2008a). The closely related taxon Petrogale lateralis MacDonnell Ranges race, in central
Australia, has been reported as moving up to 4 km from rock piles but largely foraging
within 200 m of shelter (Burbidge 2008a). This restricted foraging range may reflect altered
behaviour due to predation by foxes and dogs, which are not present on Barrow Island
(Burbidge 2008a).
This species utilises rocky habitats, mainly on the western coast of Barrow Island and
shelters amongst cliffs, caves and rocks and is not often observed using artificial
environments.
Burrowing Bettong (Boodie) (Bettongia lesueur)
The Burrowing Bettong is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife Conservation
Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth). Previous Surveys were
undertaken for Boodie warrens across Barrow Island within fifty 1 km2 blocks across by
Short et al. (1989). The Draft EIS/ERMP presented the method for surveying for Boodie
warrens in the vicinity of the Gorgon Gas Development Footprint and the Onshore Feed
Gas Pipeline route (Chevron Australia 2005). The survey areas are shown in Figure 1.1.
Transects totalling 131 km (spaced 50 m apart in an east–west direction) were surveyed in
the vicinity of the Gas Treatment Plant site. The locations of warrens are recorded in
Chevron Australia‟s GIS.
Boodies burrows are usually in well-drained limestone cap-rock or caves and often
associated with fig trees (which provide food). No warrens were located in dune habitats or
drainage lines in the absence of rocks, as cap rock most likely provides structural stability
as well as insulation for the burrows.
There are 62 active and seven inactive Boodie warrens recorded since 2003. There appear
to be more suitable sites for warrens than active warrens (Short et al. 1989). One Boodie
warren is within the area to be cleared for the Gas Treatment Plant site.
Surveying of over 5000 ha of Barrow Island, as indicated in Figure 1.1, demonstrates active
Boodie warrens are dispersed widely and evenly across the Island at low density
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Boodies are dependent upon their warrens and are expected to have limited ability to
disperse into surrounding areas (Chevron Australia 2005).
Source: Short et al. 1989
Figure 1.1: Approximate Locations of Boodie Warrens
Spectacled Hare-wallaby (Lagorchestes conspicillatus conspicillatus)
The Spectacled Hare-wallaby is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife

Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth). This species
utilises a range of habitats and is widespread across landforms and vegetation communities

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on Barrow Island, including the existing oilfield operations. This species uses tall spinifex
as day time refuge from both predators and heat.
1.1.2 Avifauna
White-winged Fairy-wren (Barrow Island)
The White-winged Fairy-wren (Barrow Island) is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth). The
population of White-winged Fairy-wrens (Barrow Island) on Barrow Island appears to have
remained relatively stable between the 1978 and 2004 surveys (Pruett-Jones and O‟Donnell
2004).
Intensive surveys of the White-winged Fairy-wren (Barrow Island) were conducted in

October 2004 to examine habitat preferences. Further surveys of the nesting habitat
preferences of White-winged Fairy-wrens (Barrow Island) were conducted during their
breeding season, August to September 2005, in the Gorgon Gas Development and Jansz
Feed Gas Pipeline areas between the existing Chevron Australia Camp and the Terminal
Tanks site just north of the Gas Treatment Plant site (RPS BBG 2006).
The White-winged Fairy-wrens (Barrow Island) is a relatively territorial and sedentary

species. Therefore the significant number of records outside the distribution of the main
populations of Melaleuca cardiophylla may reflect that there are individuals of this bird
species that do not use this shrub on Barrow Island at all.
potentially impacting upon this species is noise.
1.1.3 Stygofauna
Blind Gudgeon
One stygal vertebrate has been recorded on Barrow Island – the Blind Gudgeon (Milyeringa
veritas). This subterranean fish is listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act (Cth) (i.e. the Blind
Gudgeon is a matter of NES). The two individuals of this fish species were collected from
the Borehole L8 (GDA 94 coordinates 332664m E, 7697031m N). This borehole is in the
centre of Barrow Island, located approximately 6 km east of the proposed Gorgon Gas
Development Construction Village. This species is only known in the underground waters
(ranging from fresh to seawater) which lie beneath the narrow coastal plain of the Cape
Range Peninsula and Barrow Island. It possibly also occurs in the lower Robe River and
Fortescue River aquifers on the mainland opposite Barrow Island (DEWHA 2008).
The Blind Gudgeon appears to be relatively common in the aquifer it occupies on the Cape
Range Peninsula (Allen 1989). The number of individuals recorded in individual caves
varies from several to around one hundred (DEWHA 2008). This species can be assumed
to be widespread on Barrow Island due to the extensive freshwater aquifer that provides
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This fish species is omnivorous, with its diet determined by the availability of food items. In
aquifers that do not directly interact with the surface, the diet is likely to consist primarily of
aquatic shrimps (DEWHA 2008).
The low capture rate for the Blind Gudgeon is likely to be a result of stygofauna traps
excluding larger individuals. Whilst the species grows to 4.5 cm long, the boreholes have
an internal diameter of only 6 cm.
1.1.3 Other Species
The extreme northern extent of the Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus), which
is common in the Southern Ocean, may include Barrow Island but there are no records of
this species on Barrow Island. This species is therefore not considered in this Appendix.
There are also matters of NES potentially affected by the Gorgon Gas Development on the
mainland. Twelve terrestrial bird species, which comprise matters of NES, have been
confirmed in the vicinity of the Onshore Domestic Gas Pipeline on the mainland Table 1.2
provides information on the species abundance and habitat distribution of these matters of
NES occurring on the mainland.
Table 1.2: EPBC Species Abundance and Habitat/Distribution on Mainland

Species or Habitat
Abundance and/or Distribution in
Species Potentially
Australia
Impacted
Land Rainbow Bee-eater All of Australia except Tasmania and arid interior of No
Birds Western Australia.
One of the 40 bird species most commonly recorded
breeding in Australia.
Nankeen Kestrel Abundant and widespread. No
May have increased due to clearing and introduction
of prey species. One of the 40 most commonly
recorded bird species in Australia.
Pallid Cuckoo Widespread throughout, except Nullarbor Plain. No
Richard's Pipit Widespread. One of the 40 most commonly recorded No
bird species in Australia.
Littoral Osprey Generally common and secure in Australia, No
Birds particularly in northern Australia.
Distributed along Australian coastlines but rare in
Victoria and absent from Tasmania.
Brahminy Kite Widespread, and common to abundant in northern No
Australia.
Australian Pelican Only absent in arid interior. No
Eastern Reef Egret Widespread along coast except Victoria and No
Tasmania.
Bar-tailed Godwit Widespread along coast. Australian population No
estimate: 185 000 individuals.
Whimbrel Widespread along coast. Australian population No
estimate: 10 000 individuals.
Eastern Curlew Widespread along coast, except Nullarbor Plain. No
Australian population estimate: 28 000 individuals.
Common Widespread along coast and also in southern interior. No
Greenshank
1.2 Habitat of terrestrial matters of NES

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1.2.1 Overview
Habitat is defined by the DEC (2008) as the area or areas in which an organism and/or
assemblage of organisms lives. It includes the abiotic factors (e.g. substrate and
topography) and the biotic factors.
Habitat or distribution for each matter of NES is set out in Table 1.1 and Table 1.2 above,
but Chevron has further identified “significant” habitat as follows, so that potential impacts
on matters of NES as a result of significant habitat disturbance can be identified.
Habitat was considered “significant” in the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005) where
it was identified as:
 supporting an unusually high species richness or abundance compared to other parts of
Barrow Island
 containing faunal habitats not well represented in other parts of the Island
 containing habitat for site-restricted fauna of high conservation significance
 being in a location where development impacts may extend beyond the boundaries of
the site and the impacts may lead to the disruption of ecological processes.
Applying these criteria, the habitats identified as being significant on Barrow Island are:
 boodie warrens – habitat for Boodies, which are fauna of high conservation significance
 termite mounds that support high species richness
 nests of raptors (birds of prey) which are not represented on the Island in high numbers,
and which provide habitat for fauna of high conservation significance.
Shrubland of Melaleuca cardiophylla has not been included as a significant habitat although
it was indicated in the Draft EIS/ERMP that it may be critical habitat for the White-winged
Fairy-wren (Barrow Island) (Malurus leucopterus edouardi) on Barrow Island (Chevron
Australia 2005). However, the White-winged Fairy-wren (Barrow Island) on Barrow Island
nests in tall spinifex and a range of shrubs, and they occur and breed in vegetation
associations where this species is not present.
Using the same criteria, there is no “significant” habitat associated with the mainland areas
that will be affected by the action.
Termite Mounds
Under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 (WA), termite mounds
are listed as a protected „naturally occurring feature‟ on the conservation estate (of which
Barrow Island is a part).
The termites Nasutitermes triodiae perform an important function in the organic matter
cycle, and the termite mounds provide valuable shelter for reptiles, birds and mammals on
Barrow Island (Chevron Australia 2005). The potential for nutrient cycling is reflected in
elevated levels of organic matter and phosphorus, iron and manganese in material collected
from a termite mound on Barrow Island (Lewis and Grierson 1990).
Other fauna recorded on or using termite mounds on Barrow Island include the Northern
Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula arnhemensis), geckos (Gehyra species and
Heteronotia binoei), skinks (Cryptoblepharus carnabyi), and dragon lizards (Ctenophorus
caudicinctus caudicinctus) (Chevron Australia 2005). Other fauna recorded on or in termite
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beetles and cockroaches), mice, the Golden Bandicoot (Isoodon auratus barrowensis), bats
and birds (WAPET 1989). The Perentie (Varanus giganteus) also lays eggs in termite
mounds.
Raptor Nests
There are few substantial trees on Barrow Island and the importance of nests for raptors is
recognised through the requirement for exclusion zones around them in Clearing Permit
CPS 123/2 issued to Chevron Australia by the DEC.
1.3.1 Termite Mounds
Methodology
Termite mounds have been mapped by Chevron Australia within 500 m of the Gorgon Gas
Development Footprint based on the interpretation of 2005 aerial photo imagery at scale of
1:1000.
Results
Mapping indicates a distribution of approximately 6360 termite mounds (identified in aerial
imagery) over an area of 3777 ha. The average density of termite mounds in this area was
1.7 mounds per hectare. There are large variations in mound density within each of the
vegetation formations mapped by Mattiske (1993), ranging from 0.01 to 18.5 mounds per
hectare between communities, with no robust correlations evident.
Perry (1972) noted that termite mounds were not distributed uniformly across Barrow Island
and even in areas where they typically occur (such as red sand dunes and limestone
ridges) they are absent over large areas. Termite mounds on Barrow Island are most
abundant on the flats south of the geological fault between Junction Beach and Eagles Nest
Point, and north of the geological fault between Ant Point on the east coast and North
Whites Beach on the west coast (Butler pers. comm. 2008). The Gorgon Gas Development
Footprint is therefore located in the portion of Barrow Island where termite mounds are less
abundant.
Perry (1972) concluded that factors other than food (spinifex) and mound-building material
resulted in the absence of mounds in large areas of suitable habitat. Lewis and Grierson
(1990) suggested that termite mound distribution may reflect soil types since large amounts
of iron and manganese were present in the mounds and iron is a useful cementing agent.
Butler (pers. comm. 2008) suggested that mounds generally occur where there is clay in
the soil, except in drainage lines subject to flooding.
1.4.1 Raptor Nests
Methodology
Raptor nests have been mapped by Chevron Australia on the basis of expert knowledge of
the Island and global positioning system (GPS) coordinates supplied by field staff in 2006.
Results
Raptors establish nests along the Barrow Island coastline. Of the 54 raptor nests recorded,
35 nests are more than 2 km from the Gorgon Gas Development Footprint, are detailed in
Table 1.3 and are shown in Map 7. The quadrat-based population estimates in Table 1.3
were considered over-estimates due to sighting of individuals at habitats they rarely
frequented, and, taking this into account, Pruett-Jones and O‟Donnell (2004) revised these
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The distribution of nests is likely to be reflected in the observed distributions of these birds.
The observations of Pruett-Jones and O‟Donnell (2004) were that:
 Brahminy Kites are scattered along the coast
 Ospreys are regularly spaced along the coast
 White-bellied Sea-eagles are occasional visitors (and nesting pairs were seen on the
southern coast).
The only raptor nests within 2 km of the Gorgon Gas Development Footprint are two
Osprey nests.
Table 1.3: Summary of Raptor Nests
Old Records/
Unconfirmed
based Island
Nest Absent
Total Nests
Population
Population
Confirmed
(individuals)
Estimates
Quadrat-
Location
Revised
Species
Approx
Nests
Nests
1 2 2
Brahminy 15 –23 23 3 1 0 0 4
Kite
2 1 2
Osprey 73 –180 50 18 10 7 1 36
1 2 2
Sea-eagle 3 –73 10–12 6 8 0 0 14
Total 27 19 7 1 54
Notes: 1 Sedgwick (1978)
2 Pruett-Jones and O’Donnell (2004)
2.0 Terrestrial matters of NES – Risk Assessment
2.1 Overview
Chevron Australia has prepared the HES Risk Management: ASBU – Standardized OE
Process (Chevron Australia 2007a) to assess and manage health, environment and safety
(HES) risks.
A number of environmental risk assessments have been completed for the Gorgon Gas
Development. A strategic risk assessment was undertaken during the preparation of the
Draft EIS/ERMP to determine the environmental acceptability of the Gorgon Gas
Development, and identify key areas of risk requiring mitigation (Chevron Australia 2005).
This Draft EIS/ERMP assessment was reviewed as part of the development of the Gorgon
Gas Development Revised and Expanded Proposal (Chevron Australia 2008), in light of the
changes to the Gorgon Gas Development. The outcomes of these assessments have been
reviewed and considered during the preparation of this Plan. Those aspects that were
assessed as having potentially significant impacts (i.e. determined in the Preliminary
Environmental Risk Assessment as being of Medium to High level of Inherent Risk) were
further assessed by Gorgon Project subject matter experts during preparation of the PER in
order to determine the extent of environmental impact(s). To ensure risk assessments align
between this Plan and the EIS/ERMP, the same risk assessment methodology used in the
EIS/ERMP was applied.
The Gorgon Gas Development Environmental Basis of Design (Chevron Australia 2008a)
defines the environmental design requirements for the Gorgon Gas Development facilities.
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been subjected to an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) assessment and

environmental risks should be managed to ALARP levels and lower (i.e. the risk
acceptability test is applied to design decisions).
2.2 Methodology
The methodology for the environmental risk assessments undertaken during the EIS/ERMP
assessment process and in this Plan is documented in Chapter 9 of the Draft EIS/ERMP
(Chevron Australia 2005).
The risk assessments were undertaken in accordance with the following standards:
 Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 4360:2004 Risk management
(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2004)
 AS/NZS Handbook 203:2006 Environmental Risk Management – Principles and
Process (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 2006)
 AS/NZS 3931:1998 Risk Analysis of Technological Systems – Application Guide
(Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand 1998).
2.3 Potential Impacts and Residual Risks
The potential impacts associated with the Gorgon Gas Development are described in detail
in the Draft EIS/ERMP (Chevron Australia 2005).
The major additional environmental issues investigated during the environmental

assessment process for the Revised Proposal included cumulative air, light and noise
emissions impacts. The cumulative risk for the terrestrial environment on Barrow Island has
been ranked as Medium (with mitigation safeguards in place when assessing consequence)
(Chevron Australia 2005). This risk level is related to the remote likelihood of a combination
of threats that together are critical threats (i.e. widespread, long-term impact on population
or extinction of Barrow Island race of a listed species) to terrestrial fauna and flora on
Barrow Island.
The cumulative risk for the subterranean environment on Barrow Island was also ranked as
Medium (with mitigation safeguards in place when assessing consequence) (Chevron
Australia 2005). This risk level is related to the remote likelihood of a critical threat to a
subterranean fauna population such as through a catastrophic release of CO2 into the
superficial aquifer, leading to the loss of local populations of listed fauna.
Additional potential impacts related to associated stressors were identified through

consultation with DEC in August 2009 and these are also included within Table 2.1
(identified with *). However, it should be noted that due to incorporating these potential
impacts subsequent to the risk assessment and identification of residual risks identified
during the EIS/ERMP process, the residual risk rating for each stressor i.e. low, medium or
high has not been reclassified.
The conclusions of the above risk assessments have been summarised along with the
residual risks in Table 2.1. These risks have been categorised into risks related to the
different phases, namely Construction, Commissioning, Non-routine or Routine Operations.
Risks to terrestrial matters of NES were not dealt with individually, but rather assessed as
part of overall risks, on the basis that the management measures proposed for the
minimisation of impacts to both listed and non-listed Barrow Island terrestrial species shall
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captured by the Terrestrial Fauna environmental factor within the below risk assessment
summary.
As documented in the Terrestrial and Subterranean Baseline State and Environmental

Impact Report (Chevron Australia 2009a), preliminary investigations of the environmental
impacts of the Onshore Domestic Gas Pipeline indicate that risks are generally low due to
the degraded environment along the pipeline easement. The Onshore Domestic Gas
Pipeline route runs directly to the DBNGP and is located adjacent to an existing gas
pipeline, which reduces the potential for significant environmental impacts. Additional
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Table 2.1: Residual Risks Associated with Environmental Factors

Environmental Residual
Stressor Causes Potential Impacts
Factor Risk1
Terrestrial Clearing and Construction  direct M
Fauna earthworks Clearing and earthworks displacement or
associated with loss of individuals
construction of the  increased
Terrestrial Facilities and resource
the Onshore Domestic competition in
Gas Pipeline (including adjacent areas
access tracks, laydown  habitat
areas, etc.). fragmentation
Operations  *habitat loss L
Minor clearing and
earthworks restricted to
previously disturbed
ground. Re-clearing
survey lines for CO2
seismic monitoring, every
5–10 years.
Physical Construction and  direct behavioural M
interaction Commissioning disturbance
(including Vehicular traffic.  injury or fatality
vehicle Operation of equipment (i.e. road kill)
movements) and machinery.  possible
Workforce activities. obstruction of
fauna movements
Operations  *habitat
As above, but at lower fragmentation
frequency. Presence of  *habitat loss
infrastructure.
Leaks or Non-routine Operations  smothering or L
spills Spill during storage and acute toxicity to
transport of fuel or habitat and/or
hazardous material. Spill fauna
or leak during waste  chronic toxicity to
storage and disposal. sensitive habitat
Failure of plant, and/or fauna
equipment or pipelines.  increased risk of
fire
 *drowning and/or
other mortality

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Factor Risk1
Light or Construction and  congregation of M
shade Commissioning fauna in shaded
Shading from areas
infrastructure. Artificial  risk to sheltering
lighting at night from fauna from
construction sites and periodically moving
flare. machinery
 possible increase
Operations in range of shade-
As above. dependent fauna
 attraction of
Non-routine Operations. insects to light may
increase the
Flaring during process availability of food
upset or emergency. for adaptable birds
and bats
 possible changes
in community
structure in area
affected by light
spill
Atmospheric Construction and  sub-lethal effect L
emissions Commissioning from inhalation of
Low levels of vehicle and pollutants
equipment exhaust (NOx,  sub-lethal effect
SOx). from ingestion of
pollutant on
Operations vegetation or in
water
Combustion and fugitive
emissions of SO2, NOx,  potential direct
CO2, VOCs and toxic effect on
particulates. Low levels of fauna from non-
vehicle and equipment routine emission of
exhaust (NOx, SOx). H2S or BTEX
 asphyxiation from
CO2 inhalation in
Non-routine Operations
burrows or low-
Pipeline or equipment lying habitats
failure resulting in the
emission of H2S, BTEX,
CO2 or hydrocarbons.
Flaring releasing
combustion products or
unburnt gas. Smoke and
particulates from fire and
flaring. Unscheduled
start-up and shutdown of
Gas Treatment Plant.

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Factor Risk1
Dust Construction and  minor physiological L
Commissioning affects on fauna in
Clearing of vegetation and immediate area
removal of topsoil.  effects on
Earthmoving, such as vegetated habitats
levelling of the site, and forage plants
excavation, drilling and negligible
transport of fill within the
site. Movement of heavy
machinery and vehicles
on unpaved surfaces.
Blasting.
Operations
Movement of vehicles and
machinery on unsealed
surfaces. Wind erosion of
unsealed surfaces.
Unpredicted Non-routine Operations  release of large L
CO2 Failure of CO2 injection volumes of CO2 to
migration facilities, or subsurface the atmosphere
containment. Emergency with potential for
venting of CO2 to accumulation at
atmosphere if injection ground surface
system breaks down. during still weather
 asphyxiation of
fauna in low-lying
areas (e.g. fauna
burrows)
 exceedance of
greenhouse gas
emission budget
Heat and/or Construction and  heat plume from L
cold Commissioning flare and air
Heat from sources such coolers could
as power generators, injure/kill avifauna
turbines, air coolers, flying over Gas
pipelines, earthmoving Treatment Plant
equipment, welding units  attraction of
and vehicles. Cold from insects and
pipelines. reptiles to heat in
cold weather
Operations  *attraction of fauna
Heat from power to shelter in or
generators, air, coolers, under piping and
turbines, flare etc. Feed to moisture
gas pipeline will be at
ambient temperature.

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Factor Risk1
Noise and Construction and  physiological M
vibration Commissioning impacts to fauna in
Blasting. Earthworks, immediate vicinity
vehicle movements and due to blast
the operation of overpressure
equipment. Seismic  short-term
survey. behavioural
Operations changes M
Gas Treatment Plant  disturbance of
operation. Operation of fauna in vicinity of
vehicles and equipment. seismic source
Flaring. Seismic discharges
monitoring every 5–10
years.
Fire Non-routine  temporary loss of M
Construction and habitat
Commissioning and  injury or mortality
Operations in fire
Vehicles, welding sparks  damage to
are potential ignition infrastructure
sources. Flare event potentially causing
dislodging hot build-up gas or liquid leaks
from inside flare tower.  effects on soil or
Runoff of water or foam water quality from
used in fire control near runoff containing
infrastructure. nutrients and
chemicals
Subterranean Clearing and Construction and  direct loss of H
Fauna earthworks Commissioning troglofauna and
Clearing and earthworks habitat within Gas
for the Gas Treatment Treatment Plant
Plant and associated Footprint
infrastructure. Excavation  runoff during
of material to a depth of construction
8 m during site causing
preparation. Use of drilling sedimentation of
muds. Shallow blasting of aquifer
cap rock over 40–60% of  localised loss of
Gas Treatment Plant site. stygofauna
Installation of
approximately 750 piles,
possibly to a depth of
approximately 32 m.
Operations L
Minor clearing and
earthworks.

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Factor Risk1
Physical Operations  reduced M
presence Impermeable surfaces groundwater
with no groundwater recharge under
recharge over 30–40% Gas Treatment
site (45–60 ha). Plant affecting
humidity and
groundwater in
subterranean
environment where
surface water is
diverted to drains
 local loss of
troglofauna and
stygofauna
Wastewater Construction and  contamination and M
discharge Commissioning nutrient loading of
Use of treated greywater subterranean
to control dust. habitats at Gas
Treatment Plant
site
Noise and Construction and  direct loss of M
vibration Commissioning habitat or rupture
Shallow blasting of cap of subsurface karst
rock over 40–60% of Gas lenses
Treatment Plant site.  vibration effects
Installation of (sedimentation/par
approximately 750 piles, tial collapse of
possibly to a depth of karstic formations)
approximately 32 m.  *local loss of
troglofauna and
stygofauna
Leaks or Construction and  potential M
spills Commissioning and contamination of
Non-routine Operations subterranean
Failure of proposed bulk habitat
storage tanks (MEG,  acute toxicity to
TEG, diesel, condensate) troglofauna and/or
and containment bund. stygofauna
Spill during storage and
transport of fuel or
hazardous material. Spill
or leak during waste
storage and disposal.
Failure of plant,
equipment or pipelines.

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Factor Risk1
Unpredicted Non-routine Operations  acidification of L
CO2 Failure of CO2 injection groundwater with
migration facilities, or subsurface potential loss of
containment. stygofauna
 potential for
leaking CO2 to
settle above the
watertable (due to
difference in
density to water
and air) affecting
troglofauna (i.e.
asphyxiation)
Flora and Clearing and Construction  loss and/or H
Vegetation earthworks Clearing and earthworks disturbance to (restricted
Communities associated with restricted flora and flora and
construction of the vegetation species vegetation
Terrestrial Facilities and and communities communiti
the Onshore Domestic  erosion or removal es)
Gas Pipeline (including of topsoil and seed
access tracks, laydown bank
areas, etc.).  spread of
Operations Mesquite L
Re-clearing survey lines (Prosopis sp.) or (restricted
for CO2 seismic Buffel grass flora and
monitoring, every 5–10 (Cenchrus ciliaris) vegetation
years. on mainland communiti
(associated with es)
Construction, construction of the L
Commissioning and Onshore Domestic (general
Operations Gas Pipeline) flora and
Minor clearing and  spread of Setaria vegetation
earthworks restricted to verticillata communiti
previously disturbed (associated with es)
ground. Re-clearing construction of the
survey lines for CO2 Shore Crossing for
seismic monitoring, every the Feed Gas
5–10 years. Pipeline System)
 change in soil
profile and
drainage due to
earthworks may
change dominance
patterns in
communities.

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Factor Risk1
Fire Construction and  long-term loss of M
Commissioning vegetation
Ignition during welding or community
grinding activities; vehicle  alteration of
exhausts. vegetation
community
Operations composition
Ignition during  maintenance of
maintenance activities; unnatural fire
vehicle exhausts; fall-out regime to protect
of burning particles from infrastructure with
flare. consequent loss of
habitat diversity
 secondary effects
if infrastructure
damaged (e.g.
may cause
leakage of
greywater pipes).
Atmospheric Construction and  physiological L
emissions Commissioning effects of
Low levels of vehicle and deposition of
equipment exhaust (NOx, pollutants on flora
SOx); flaring and venting and vegetation
during commissioning.  localised change in
taxon dominance
Operations due to nitrogen
enrichment and
soil acidity
emissions of SO2, NOx,
CO2, CO, CH4, VOCs and  alteration of
particulates. Low levels of community
vehicle and equipment composition
exhaust (NOx, SOx).  reduced growth
due to soil acidity
Non-routine Operations or CO2
CO2 leak; pipeline or  increased growth
equipment failure; flaring; due to uptake of
smoke and particulates nitrogen or CO2
from fire; gas venting
during start-up and
shutdown of Gas
Treatment Plant.
Light/shade/h Construction and  decrease in plant L
eat/cold Commissioning growth or localised
Temporary shading from loss of vegetation
stockpiles, temporary within shaded
equipment, etc. areas
Operations
Heat and reflected light
from permanent
infrastructure.

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Factor Risk1
Dust Construction and  reduced L
Commissioning photosynthetic
Clearing and earthworks activity of plants
associated with  increased
construction of the absorption of near-
Terrestrial Facilities and infrared radiation
the Onshore Domestic and elevated leaf
Gas Pipeline (including temperatures
access tracks, laydown
areas, etc.); vehicle and
machinery movements on
unsealed roads and
exposed surfaces; wind
erosion of stockpiles.
Operations
Vehicle and machinery
movement on unsealed
roads and exposed
surfaces.
Unpredicted Non-routine Operations  increased or L
CO2 Failure of CO2 injection decreased plant
migration facilities; failure of growth depending
subsurface containment. on concentration of
CO2
 mortality of plants
in the event of an
ongoing severe
leak
Leaks or Construction and  localised loss of L
spills Commissioning and vegetation
Non-routine Operations  reduced plant
Spill during storage and growth
transport of fuel or  soil contamination
hazardous material; spill affecting regrowth
 *soil erosion
storage and disposal;
failure of plant, equipment  *altered vegetation
or pipelines; leakage of association
storage tanks and bunds.
Soil and Clearing and Construction  soil compaction M
Landform earthworks Clearing and earthworks  soil inversion
associated with  disturbance to
construction of the significant
Terrestrial Facilities and geological features
the Onshore Domestic (e.g. caves)
Gas Pipeline (including
 changes in
trenching, access tracks,
landform
laydown areas, etc.).

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Factor Risk1
Operations  *erosion, caused L
Minor clearing and by wind, water,
earthworks restricted to and sedimentation
ground. Re-clearing
survey lines for CO2
seismic monitoring, every
5–10 years.
Liquid and Construction and  soil contamination M
solid waste Commissioning  *erosion, caused
disposal Generation and disposal by wind, water,
of liquid and solid wastes and sedimentation
including: hydrotest water;
domestic waste and
sewage; waste chemicals
and oil; drilling waste (e.g.
drill cuttings and fluid);
produced formation water.
Operations L
Generation and disposal
of liquid and solid waste,
including: domestic waste
and sewage; and waste
chemicals and oil.
Leaks or Construction,  soil contamination M
spills Commissioning and  *erosion, caused
Non-routine Operations by wind, water,
Spill during storage and and sedimentation
transport of fuel or
hazardous material; spill
failure of plant, equipment
or pipelines; HDD drilling
fluid release.
Surface and Clearing and Construction  sedimentation of M
Groundwater earthworks Clearing and earthworks natural drainage
associated with systems
construction of the  disturbance to
Terrestrial Facilities and natural drainage
the Onshore Domestic patterns
Gas Pipeline (including
access tracks, laydown
areas, etc.).
Operations L
Minor clearing and
earthworks restricted to
ground.

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Factor Risk1
Physical Construction,  change in water M
presence Commissioning and infiltration and
Operations recharge rates
Presence of  increased runoff
sealed/hardstand areas  change in
associated with the groundwater level
Terrestrial Facilities.
 *altered drainage
patterns
Liquid and Construction and  surface water and M
solid waste Commissioning groundwater
disposal Generation and disposal contamination
of liquid and solid wastes  local loss of
including: hydrotest water; stygofauna
domestic waste and
sewage; waste chemicals
and oil; drilling waste (e.g.
drill cuttings and fluid);
produced formation water.
Use of drilling muds.
Operations L
Generation and disposal
of liquid and solid waste,
including: domestic waste
and sewage; and waste
chemicals and oil.
Leaks or Construction and  surface water and M
spills Commissioning and groundwater
Non-routine Operations contamination
Spill during storage and  local loss of
transport of fuel or stygofauna
hazardous material; spill
failure of plant, equipment
or pipelines.

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Factor Risk1
Air Quality Atmospheric Construction and  decrease in local L
emissions Commissioning and regional air
Low levels of emissions quality
associated with vehicle  decrease in global
and equipment exhaust air quality resulting
(NOx, SOx). from greenhouse
Operations gas emissions
emissions of SO2, NOx,
CO2, CO, CH4, VOCs and
particulates. Low levels of
vehicle and equipment
exhaust (NOx, SOx).
Non-routine Operations
CO2 leak; pipeline or
equipment failure; flaring;
smoke and particulates
from fire; gas venting
during start-up and
shutdown of Gas
Treatment Plant.
Clearing and Construction and  localised reduction L
earthworks Commissioning in air quality
Dust generation
associated with clearing
and earthworks and
vehicle movements.
Operations L
Localised dust generation
associated with minor
clearing and earthworks.
Notes: 1 L=Low, M=Medium, H=High.
2 Non-routine impacts not considered in defining the TDF).
*Stressors identified in consultation with DEC, subsequent to full risk assessment process
being undertaken as part of the EIS/ERMP

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APPENDIX A: CHEVRON INTEGRATED RISK PRIORITIZATION MATRIX AND

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TERMINOLOGY, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

4WD Four-wheel drive motor vehicle

ABU Australasia Business Unit

AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam

ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable

ARI Assessment on Referral Information (for the proposed Jansz

AS/NZS Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard

ASBU Australasia Strategic Business Unit

BICC Barrow Island Coordination Council as established under

Bund An area of containment, such as a dam, wall, or other artificial

BWIJV Barrow Island Joint Venture

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) The mechanical components required to be constructed to enable

CO2 Carbon Dioxide

Construction Construction includes any Proposal-related (or action related)

Cth Commonwealth of Australia

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DEC Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation

DEW Former Commonwealth Department of the Environment and

DEWHA Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage

DMP Western Australian Department Mines and Petroleum

EIS/ERMP Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Review and

EMP Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Harm Has the meaning given by Part 3A of the Environmental

EP Act Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986

EPA Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority

EPBC Act Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity

EPBC Reference: Commonwealth Ministerial Approval (for the Gorgon Gas

EPCM Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management

ERQ Operator Emergency Response and Quarantine Operator, It has been

FEED Front End Engineering and Design

FeS Iron Sulphide

FESA Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia

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Firebreak An area of land, free of combustible material, that provides an

GJV Gorgon Joint Venture

HAZID Hazard Identification

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling

HDPE High Density Polyethylene

HES Health, Environment and Safety

Hot Work Any activity in a restricted/designated area, which either uses or

Hydrotest Method whereby water is pressurised within pipes and vessels to

IMS Impact Mitigation Strategy

ISO International Organization for Standardization

JSA Job Safety Analysis

KJVG Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon

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L/min Litres per minute

LNG Liquefied Natural Gas

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

MAE Major Accident Event

Marine Disturbance The area of the seabed to be disturbed by construction or

Material Environmental Environmental harm that is neither trivial nor negligible.

MOF Materials Offloading Facility

MTPA Million Tonnes Per Annum

n/a Not Applicable

NDT Non-destructive Testing