Baseline Monitoring Sample Clauses
The Baseline Monitoring clause establishes the procedures and responsibilities for tracking and assessing the initial conditions or performance metrics at the start of a project or agreement. Typically, this involves setting specific benchmarks or data points that will be regularly measured and compared over time to evaluate progress or compliance. For example, in an environmental contract, baseline monitoring might require initial surveys of air or water quality before project activities begin. The core function of this clause is to provide a clear reference point for future assessments, ensuring that any changes or impacts can be accurately identified and attributed, thereby supporting accountability and informed decision-making.
Baseline Monitoring. The ET Leader shall carry out baseline monitoring at all of the designated monitoring locations for at least 14 consecutive days prior to the commissioning of the construction works to obtain daily 24-hr TSP samples. 1-hr sampling shall also be done at least 3 times per day while the highest dust impact is expected. Before commencing the baseline monitoring, the ET leader shall inform the IEC of the baseline monitoring programme such that the IEC can conduct on-site audit to ensure accuracy of the baseline monitoring results. During the baseline monitoring, there shall not be any construction or dust generation activities in the vicinity of the monitoring stations. In case the baseline monitoring cannot be carried out at the designated monitoring locations during the baseline monitoring period, the ET Leader shall carry out the monitoring at alternative locations which can effectively represent the baseline conditions at the impact monitoring locations. The alternative baseline monitoring locations shall be approved by the ER and agreed with the IEC. In exceptional cases, when insufficient baseline monitoring data or questionable results are obtained, the ET Leader shall liaise with the IEC and EPD to agree on an appropriate set of data to be used as a baseline reference and submit to ER for approval. Ambient conditions may vary seasonally and shall be reviewed at three monthly intervals. If the ET Leader considers that the ambient conditions have been changed and a repeat of the baseline monitoring is required to be carried out for obtaining the updated baseline levels, the monitoring shall be at times when the contractor's activities are not generating dust, at least in the proximity of the monitoring stations. Should change in ambient conditions be determined, the baseline levels and, in turn, the air quality criteria, shall be revised. The revised baseline levels and air quality criteria shall be agreed with the IEC and EPD.
Baseline Monitoring. All of the ▇▇▇▇▇ in the chemical monitoring network have a significant sampling history. Graphs of TCE concentrations in these ▇▇▇▇▇ are contained in the FFA semiannual progress report and indicate that concentrations are relatively stable over time, and that trends are readily identifiable.
Baseline Monitoring. The ET should carry out baseline noise monitoring prior to the commencement of the construction works. There should not be any construction activities in the vicinity of the stations during the baseline monitoring. Baseline noise monitoring for the A-weighted levels LAeq, LA10 and LA90 should be carried out daily for a period of at least two weeks at a minimum logging interval of 30 minutes between 0700 and 1900. In exceptional case, when insufficient baseline monitoring data or questionable results are obtained, the ET should liaise with the Contractor to agree on an appropriate set of data to be used as a baseline reference.
Baseline Monitoring. In the PSN, BOEM proposed and requested comments on a potential lease stipulation that would require lessees to conduct baseline data collection activities for endangered and threatened marine mammals and their habitats in support of developing their COPs. ▇▇▇▇ received many comments in support and has decided to include a new stipulation requiring lessees to collect a minimum of three years of passive acoustic monitoring data for large whales in the Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Right Whale Critical Habitat to support the submission of the COP. The stipulation also includes requirements concerning data collection, transparency, and sharing. While this pre-COP requirement does not extend beyond large whales, BOEM refers lessees to additional baseline monitoring requirements, as outlined in BOEM’s “Information Guidelines for a Renewable Energy Construction and Operations Plan (COP)” and “Final Information Needed for Issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI) Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a Construction and Operations Plan (COP).”5
Baseline Monitoring. 14.3.1 A one off survey shall be conducted prior to commencement of any construction works. A photographic record of the site at the time of the contractor’s possession of the site shall be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the ER. The approved photographic record shall be submitted to the Project Proponent, ET, IEC and EPD for record. Conflicts occur Check Contractor’s final design conforms to the requirements of EP and prepare checking report(s) Check and endorse ET’s report(s) Check and certify Contractor’s proposed design Under remedial design if necessary - Recommend remedial design if necessary Non-conformity on one occasion Identify Source Inform IEC and Check report Check Notify Contractor Amend working methods
Baseline Monitoring. The ET shall carry out baseline monitoring prior to the commencement of the construction
Baseline Monitoring. Baseline monitoring shall be carried out at all of the designated monitoring locations for construction dust (see Table 4.1) for at least 14 consecutive days prior to the commissioning of major construction works to obtain 1-hour and 24-hour TSP samples. The selected baseline monitoring stations should reflect baseline conditions at the impact stations. One-hour sampling should also be done at least 3 times per day while the highest dust impact is expected.
Baseline Monitoring. The ET Leader shall carry out baseline noise monitoring prior to the commencement of the construction works. The baseline monitoring shall be carried out daily for a period of at least two weeks. A schedule on the baseline monitoring shall be submitted to the ER for approval before the monitoring starts. There shall not be any construction activities in the vicinity of the stations during the baseline monitoring. Baseline monitoring measurements shall be evenly spread throughout the assessment period to be conducted at the some frequency and duration throughout all periods of the day for which works are anticipated to be constructed (eg. daytime, evening and nighttime). In exceptional cases, when insufficient baseline monitoring data or questionable results are obtained, the ET Leader shall liaise with EPD to agree on an appropriate set of data to be used as a baseline reference and submit to the ER for approval.
Baseline Monitoring. 5.6.1.1 Baseline conditions for the marine water quality should be established and agreed with EPD prior to the commencement of marine works during construction phase and operation phase (maintenance dredging). The purpose of the baseline monitoring is to establish ambient conditions prior to the commencement of the construction works and to demonstrate the suitability of the control and proposed monitoring stations.
5.6.1.2 The baseline conditions should be established by measuring turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and suspended solids (SS) at the selected monitoring stations. The baseline monitoring schedule should be submitted to EPD at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of monitoring. EPD should also be notified immediately for any changes in schedule.
5.6.1.3 Measurements should be taken at all designated monitoring stations, 3 days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides for at least 4 weeks prior to the commencement of dredging and sand filling works. There should not by any marine construction activities in proximity to the stations during the baseline monitoring. The interval between 2 sets of monitoring should not be less than 36 hours. Duplicate in-situ measurements and water sampling should be carried out in each sampling event. For selection of tides for in-situ measurement and water sampling, tidal range of individual flood and ebb tides should be not less than 0.5m.
5.6.1.4 The baseline monitoring report should be submitted to EPD at least 4 weeks before the commencement of the construction works for agreement. The baseline monitoring report should be certified by the IEC before submission to EPD.
Baseline Monitoring. BOEM is considering a lease stipulation that would require Lessees to conduct baseline data collection activities for endangered and threatened marine mammals and their habitats in support of developing their construction and operations plans. ▇▇▇▇ requests comments on the scope of this potential requirement, including (but not limited to) priority information on species and habitats, methods to collect that data, regional collaboration, data sharing, and data management.