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2 Overview of submissions

Summary of submissions

A total of 62 submissions were received. Figure 1 presents a summary of submissions, by source category.

Figure 1: Breakdown of submissions, by source

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Submissions from government accounted for almost half (48%) of all submissions, and came from three main sources:

  • local government - regional (11), territorial (8) and unitary (2) authorities

  • central government (7)

  • public health agencies (2).

The consulting/professional group made up the next largest group (29%). Submissions from this sector came from two main sources:

  • consultants (16)

  • Crown research institutes (2).

Main themes

The general themes identified during the analysis of submissions and the submitter responses to these themes are presented in Table 1 below. The main themes generally relate to the discussion paper questions, although other themes have been introduced where submitters have responded on matters not covered by the discussion document questions.

Table 1: General themes and submitter response rate

Key theme Sub themes % Response

Overview

Key elements

Priorities

44

74

National environmental standards (NES)

Appropriateness

Content and function

Use of soil contaminant values

Ecological and/or human health

Other issues that an NES could be applied to

74

74

50

63

34

Roles and responsibilities

Awareness

Working together

Improvements

56

60

58

Guidance

Revision of guidelines

Further guidelines

39

48

Liability

Significance of the issue

Liability considered the best fit

Modifications to the Fund

45

47

61

Accreditation

Necessary component

Additional benefits

53

15

Capability

Capability in local government

Capability in the consulting community

50

34

National information

Collection and reporting of national information

Support of Contaminated Land Management Guideline (CLMG) No. 4

53

39

Miscellaneous

Additional research areas

35

Additional opportunities

Identification and reporting of sites

Prevention of contamination and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO)

WasteTRACK

Cleanfill and landfill controls

Contaminated land definition

27

19

16

15

13

Note: Those sub themes with the highest rates have been bolded where the rate is over 60%.

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