This document has been prepared, as an industry guideline, by the Petroleum Industry Contractors Association (PICA) and the NSW Government Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) with the support of the NSW Environmental Trust. It has been prepared with the assistance of PICA members, environmental regulators and information provided by similar organisations from the United Kingdom and the USA. The technical support provided by PICA members is gratefully acknowledged.

The information contained in this Recommended Practice (RP) is provided as guidance only for the state of NSW and has been prepared in response to the implementation of new legislation in the State of NSW.

In the case of any ambiguity between the Recommended Practice and NSW Government regulations and standards, the regulations and standards take precedence for the basis of any decision made or action taken.

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