Environmental Impact Assessment Report: The proposed construction and operation of a subsea fuel pipeline and offshore mooring system for the discharge of petroleum products at Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Abstract

This document is aligned with the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by National Environment Services (NES) for guidance and advice in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Installation of Tanker Moorings and Construction of a Sub-sea Pipeline. The TOR identifies all issues that need to be addressed by the EIA. Both facilities are for the purpose of conveying petroleum fuels into onshore storage facilities. Tanker mooring facilities are located offshore at Areanu Tapere, Avarua District. Sub-sea pipeline facilities commences from the offshore moorings and continue towards shore, terminating at Pacific Island Energy (PIE) storage facilities.