Noise Pollution. Background Condition Action Trigger Action Implementation 40.0 – 108.6 dB (range at all monitoring sites from 30 October 2001 to 31 January 2002) During those three months the weighted 24-hour average noise level was 65.9 – 82.2 dB The 1998 EIS noted that noise was not measured on the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ranch, but anticipated background noise of less than 50 dB which is consistent with undeveloped, rural sites. These measurements are meant to provide points of reference, not to preclude or trigger action. Any noise related complaint Complaint SMC related SMC initiates investigation to address source of noise pollution If immediate solution exists If no immediate solution exists Conduct noise investigation to ensure noise complaint is related to SMC activities, monitor if necessary, notify oversight committee of complaint and action. Terminate cause within 24 hours if practical or apply mitigation to reduce noise Contact Oversight members immediately, conduct internal investigation with SPA involvement, develop plan with timeframes for addressing cause of noise, report on implementation status at next scheduled meeting Repeated noise related complaints after implementation of identified solution Contact Oversight members, terminate or reduce cause of noise – or identify phase-two solution Implement new solution or begin third-party audit plan within 30 days to make recommendations on the recommendation of the oversight committee members Future planned noise If planned noise greater than baseline Defer to GNA oversight committee to develop mitigation plan including implementation of BMPs A baseline monitoring plan (see Addendum B – Baseline Data, Noise) to monitor noise levels was developed to collect data on background noise and potential noise pollution from the operation and construction of the tailings impoundment facilities. Data on noise levels was collected on and around the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ranch area and other comparison sites. Results of baseline monitoring for all sites are provided in Addendum B – Baseline Data, Noise. SMC shall implement BMPs during construction and operational activities to minimize noise pollution. Engineering noise reduction practices which may be implemented include: operating procedures such as proper maintenance of mechanical equipment, relocation of machine control systems, and use of noise barriers; administrative controls such as limiting hours of activity, and procurement of reduced-noise equipment; machine treatments such as vibration control, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, enclosures, and silencers; room treatments to control reflected sound; and future best management practices. "A Best Practice is a process, technique, or innovative use of resources that has a proven record of success in providing significant improvement in cost, schedule, quality, performance, safety, environment, or other measurable factors which impact the health of an organization." (Source: BMP Center of Excellence, ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/faq/index.html)
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Sources: Good Neighbor Agreement
Noise Pollution. Background Condition Action Trigger Action Implementation • 40.0 – 108.6 dB (range at all monitoring sites from 30 October 2001 to 31 January 2002) • During those three months the weighted 24-hour average noise level was 65.9 – 82.2 dB • The 1998 EIS noted that noise was not measured on the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ranch, but anticipated background noise of less than 50 dB which is consistent with undeveloped, rural sites. • These measurements are meant to provide points of reference, not to preclude or trigger action. • Any noise related complaint • Complaint SMC related • SMC initiates investigation to address source of noise pollution • If immediate solution exists • If no immediate solution exists • Conduct noise investigation to ensure noise complaint is related to SMC activities, monitor if necessary, notify oversight committee of complaint and action. • Terminate cause within 24 hours if practical or apply mitigation to reduce noise • Contact Oversight members immediately, conduct internal investigation with SPA involvement, develop plan with timeframes for addressing cause of noise, report on implementation status at next scheduled meeting • Repeated noise related complaints after implementation of identified solution • Contact Oversight members, terminate or reduce cause of noise – or identify phase-two solution • Implement new solution or begin third-party audit plan within 30 days to make recommendations on the recommendation of the oversight committee members • Future planned noise • If planned noise greater than baseline • Defer to GNA oversight committee to develop mitigation plan including implementation of BMPs • A baseline monitoring plan (see Addendum B – Baseline Data, Noise) to monitor noise levels was developed to collect data on background noise and potential noise pollution from the operation and construction of the tailings impoundment facilities. Data on noise levels was collected on and around the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ranch area and other comparison sites. Results of baseline monitoring for all sites are provided in Addendum B – Baseline Data, Noise. • SMC shall implement BMPs during construction and operational activities to minimize noise pollution. Engineering noise reduction practices which may be implemented include: operating procedures such as proper maintenance of mechanical equipment, relocation of machine control systems, and use of noise barriers; administrative controls such as limiting hours of activity, and procurement of reduced-noise equipment; machine treatments such as vibration control, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, enclosures, and silencers; room treatments to control reflected sound; and future best management practices. • "A Best Practice is a process, technique, or innovative use of resources that has a proven record of success in providing significant improvement in cost, schedule, quality, performance, safety, environment, or other measurable factors which impact the health of an organization." (Source: BMP Center of Excellence, ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/faq/index.html)
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Sources: Good Neighbor Agreement