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National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999
(12) Environmental impact(12) Environmental impact
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(12) Environmental impact
The assessment of site contamination should include a consideration of risks to water resources and other ecological risks. During the assessment, the on‑site and off‑site impacts of contaminants should be appropriately managed to prevent adverse impacts, particularly impacts relating to air emissions, surface water and groundwater.