7. Possible Scope of an NPS and NESs on Transmission
As discussed earlier, an NPS could be applicable to three of the four broad issues identified in Part 1 (although NESs would be more applicable to particular aspects of some of these issues).56
The results of the evaluation, in terms of the applicability of NPSs and NESs are summarised in Table 3.
Table 3: Summary of Applicability of NPSs and NESs
| Issue |
NPS |
NES |
| Positive effects of transmission |
Yes |
No |
| Effects on transmission from other activities |
Yes
Could (a) specify effects/activities to be managed; and (b) ensure transmission lines are shown on planning maps |
Yes
But limited to specifying categories of consent for activities affecting transmission |
| Effects of transmission on the environment |
Yes
But limited to (a) general policy encouraging provision for minor activities and control of activities with significant effects; and (b) management of visual impacts; (c) application of noise contours. |
Yes
But limited to (a) specifying categories of consent for particular transmission activities; (b) electric and magnetic fields; and (c) noise levels from substations |
In this Part, each of these possible NPS policies and NESs is discussed in turn along with a summary evaluation (as required by section 32 of the RMA).
As noted in section 3.3, section 32 of the RMA requires an evaluation of:
- the extent to which each objective of an NPS is the most appropriate way to achieve the purpose of the Act; and
- whether having regard to their efficiency and effectiveness, the policies, rules, or other methods are the most appropriate for achieving the objectives.
The evaluation set out in this part follows the format required by the Act.
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