Module 4: Environmental Management (EM)

Environmental Management Resources

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The key elements and associated outcomes that form part of this module are outlined below.  Further resource material associated with this module is available to assist Feedlots.
Item Element Outcomes
EM1 Environmental Management

Environment management requirements of the National Beef Cattle Feedlot Environmental Code of Practice have been met.

EM2 Surface Water

Feedlots are operated to prevent or minimise adverse impacts on surface waters external to the feedlot controlled drainage area and external to the manure and effluent utilisation area.

EM3 Ground Water

Feedlots are operated to prevent or minimise adverse impacts on groundwater.

EM4 Community

Feedlots are operated to prevent or minimise adverse impacts on the amenity of the surrounding community

EM5 Ecology

Feedlots are operated to prevent or minimise adverse impacts on native flora and fauna and ecological communities

EM6 Environmental Incident Reporting

Systems are in place to ensure any incidents that have the potential to cause environmental harm are reported to the relevant stakeholders

EM7 Environmental Harm

Environmental Harm (Applies To Queensland Based Feedlots Above 150 SCU)