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### sch.8-sec.1 Definitions for schedule
In this schedule—
application means an application for which an environmental objective assessment must be carried out.
contingency measures means measures planned and implemented to minimise the risk to the environment of releases of emissions into the environment during periods when an activity may not be operating under normal conditions.
existing flow regime , for water or a watercourse or wetland, means the flow regime for water or a watercourse or wetland existing prior to any discharge of water or contaminants into water or a watercourse or wetland caused from the carrying out of an activity.
fugitive emissions means emissions that are not captured by a collection system or vent system.
performance outcome means a performance outcome mentioned in part 3 , division 1 or 2 .
regulated structure means a structure that is assessed as being a regulated structure under the document called ‘Manual for assessing consequence categories and hydraulic performance of structures’, published by the department.
shut down and start up emissions means emissions released into the environment during the commencement and completion of a process, including a temporary suspension of an operation.
stable , for a site, means the rehabilitation and restoration of the site is enduring or permanent so that the site is unlikely to collapse, erode or subside.