Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
BRMN0037 · Mine area topsoil stockpile
Minerals environmental authority BRMN0037 (Mine area topsoil stockpile), Granted. 151 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100733742.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- AGRIFLEX PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML5542
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100733742 · effective 2026-05-20
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
151 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
This environmental authority authorises environmental harm referred to in the conditions. Where there is no condition or this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
In carrying out activities under this environmental authority, all reasonable and practical measures must be taken to prevent or minimise environmental harm.
- A3
In carrying out the activities authorised by this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must comply with Schedule A -Table A1 (Authorised disturbance areas), represented in Schedule J - Figure 1 (Mining lease overview) and Schedule J - Figure 2 (Project site -layout overview). Table A1 - Authorised disturbance areas Mine domain Mine feature name Map reference Maximum area of (GDA94 MGA zone 54) disturbance (ha) Easting Northing Mine Process Plant and infrastructure (inc STP) 323497 759542 6.68 infrastructure 321689 7603035 0.13 Bore storage tank 323486 7595957 54.60 Pit Open-cut pit [1] (including ramps and bunds) 0.18 323270 7595979 Waste Disposal Shelter Dome Storage Structure Facility Waste disposal facility Run of mine ROM Pad [1] 323306 7595617 9.70 (ROM) Tailings storage TSF#2 323083 7595639 0.70 facility (TSF) TSF#3 322972 7595810 1.04 TSF (Main TSF) 322974 7595162 42.01 Waste Rock TSF#4 322919 7595958 1.61 Dump (WRD) TSF#5 323224 7596222 3.74 West WRD 322703 7595898 3.82 Southeast WRD 323909 7595418 5.21 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Mine area topsoil stockpile 323026 7595620 3.08 Stockpiles Mine area topsoil stockpile (TSF#3 perimeter) 322972 7595809 1.12 Topsoil and product stockpile 323595 7595274 5.41 Roads and TSF#4 area topsoil stockpile 1.53 Tracks 322984 7595990 18.41 0.58 Exploration Roads, tracks and park-up area Linear 159.55 Exploration activities Costeans, drill holes and associated exploration disturbance. Total [1] The Run of Mine (ROM Pad) is authorised to be mined prior to construction and are therefore under the mine domain for the Open- cut pit area.
- A4
No more than 1.3 million tonnes of phosphate ore is to be extracted in a year.
- A5
No more than 869,000 tonnes (dry) of phosphate concentrate is to be processed on site in a year. Open cut Pit
- A6
The maximum depth of the open cut pit must not exceed 31 metres or intercept groundwater. Plant and equipment
- A7
The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that an appropriately qualified person: (a) installs all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; (b) maintains such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; (c) operates such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner; and (d) ensures all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are properly calibrated.
- A8
Records of installation, calibration and maintenance carried out under condition A7 must be kept. Record keeping
- A9
All reports, plans, information and records required by the conditions of this environmental authority must be provided to the administering authority, or nominated delegate upon request, within an acceptable timeframe and in the specified format.
- A10
All reports, plans, information and records that are required by the conditions of this environmental authority must be kept for a minimum of five (5) years. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Monitoring
- A11
An appropriately qualified person(s) must monitor, record and interpret all parameters that are required to be monitored by this environmental authority.
- A12
The following minimum information must be recorded in relation to all monitoring required under a condition of this environmental authority: (a) the date and time when the sample was taken; (b) the location co-ordinates and description of where the sample was taken; (c) the monitoring results; (d) details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority; and (e) any other pertinent details of relevance to interpreting the sampling results (i.e. stream flow, wind conditions or any unusual observations such as odour or colouration).
- A13
Unless otherwise authorised in writing by the administering authority, all laboratory analyses required under this environmental authority must be carried out by a laboratory that has National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation for such analyses. The only exception to this condition is for in situ monitoring of electrical conductivity (EC) and pH.
- A14
Environmental monitoring results and information must be kept until surrender of this environmental authority. Risk Management
- A15
By 1 March 2019, the holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk management system for mining activities which mirrors the content requirement of the Standard for Risk Management (ISO31000:2009), or the latest edition of an Australian standard for risk management, to the extent relevant to environmental management. Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- A16
All explosives, hazardous chemicals, corrosive substances, toxic substances, gases and dangerous goods must be stored and handled in accordance with Australian Standards. Notification of Emergencies, Incidents and Exceptions
- A17
The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by telephone or by written notice within 24 hours after becoming aware of any emergency, incident or exception which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with, the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A18
Within 10 business days following the initial notification of an emergency, incident or exception, or receipt of monitoring results, whichever is the latter, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: (a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed; (b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm; and (c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Complaints
- A19
The holder of this environmental authority must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activities including: (a) name, address and contact number of the complainant; (b) time and date of complaint; (c) reasons for the complaint; (d) investigations undertaken; (e) conclusions formed; (f) actions taken to resolve the complaint; (g) any abatement measures implemented; and (h) person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A20
Records of all environmental complaints, investigations undertaken and measures implemented must be made available for inspection by the administering authority on request.
- A21
The holder of this environmental authority must, when requested by the administering authority, undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, must be provided to the administering authority within 10 business days of completion of the investigation, or no later than 10 business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation. Third-party reporting
- A22
The holder of this environmental authority must: (a) within one year of the commencement of this environmental authority, obtain from an appropriately qualified person a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; (b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals, not exceeding three-yearly intervals, from the completion of the report referred to above; and (c) provide each report to the administering authority within 90 days of its completion. Exploration
- A22
The holder of the environmental authority must ensure that all exploration activities undertaken on the mining lease comply with the standard conditions contained within the Eligibility criteria and standard 2.00). Where there is an inconsistency between the standard conditions and the conditions of this environmental authority, the conditions of the environmental authority prevail.
- A23
Standard condition A13 of the department's Eligibility criteria and standard conditions for exploration distance precluding activities involving machinery from being carried out in proximity to category B environmentally sensitive areas from 500m to 100m in respect to exploration drilling activities. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Transition to new standards
- A24
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issue of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must: (a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within two years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation, or where the amendment or change relates specifically to regulated structures referred to in Schedule D, the time specified in that condition; and (b) until compliance with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline is achieved, continue to remain in compliance with the corresponding provision that was current immediately prior to the relevant amendment or change. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Schedule B - Air General
- B1
The release of point source and fugitive emissions from the mining activities must not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Dust and Particulate Monitoring
- B2
The environmental authority holder shall ensure that all reasonable and feasible avoidance and mitigation measures are employed so that the dust and particulate matter emissions generated by the mining activities do not cause exceedances of the following levels when measured at any sensitive or commercial place: (a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of Australian Standard AS3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of particulate matter--Deposited matter - Gravimetric method. (b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, for no more than five exceedances recorded each year, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: 1. Australian Standard AS3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 high volume sampler with size- selective inlet - Gravimetric method, or 2. Australian Standard AS3580.9.9 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 low volume sampler--Gravimetric method. (c) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) suspended in the atmosphere of 25 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.10 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM2.5 low volume sampler--Gravimetric method. (d) a concentration of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere of 90 micrograms per cubic metre over a 1 year averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.3:2003 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)--high volume sampler gravimetric method. Wastewater use for dust suppression
- B3
Wastewater from mineral processing activities may be used for dust suppression provided the following criteria are met: (a) the amount applied does not exceed the amount required to effectively suppress dust; and (b) the application: i. does not cause on-site ponding or runoff; ii. is directly applied to the area being dust suppressed; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 iii. does not harm vegetation surrounding the area being dust suppressed; iv. does not cause visible salting; and v. must not be carried out in an area outside the catchment of the authorised disturbance area/s.
- B4
If there is any indication that any of the circumstances in condition B3(b)(i) to B3(b)(v) is occurring the use must cease immediately and the affected area must be remediated without delay. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE B _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Schedule C - Water General
- C1
Contaminants that will or have the potential to cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters as a result of the activities. Water monitoring
- C2
Water monitoring and sampling must address and comply with the latest version of the Queensland Government's `Monitoring and Sampling Manual 2018 - Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009' unless otherwise approved by the administering authority. Groundwater monitoring program
- C3
A Groundwater Monitoring Program must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented.
- C4
The Groundwater Monitoring Program must: (a) provide a hydrogeological conceptual groundwater model; and (b) document all potential sources of contamination to groundwater from the activity; (c) identify all environmental values that may be impacted; (d) details groundwater levels in all identified hydrogeological units present across and adjacent to the site to confirm existing groundwater flow paths; (e) document potential adverse impacts to groundwater values due to the activity and propose minimisation/mitigation strategies to limit impact; (f) document sampling and monitoring methodology; (g) ensure that adequate groundwater monitoring and data analysis is undertaken to: i. detect variation in groundwater levels due to the activity. ii. detect variation in groundwater quality due to the activity. iii. identify and characterise groundwater trends and influences. iv. determine any interaction or impact from groundwater on surface water. (h) provide an appropriate quality assurance and quality control program; and (i) include a review process to identify improvements to the program that includes addressing any comments provided by the administering authority.
- C5
The Groundwater Monitoring Program must be reviewed on an annual basis by an appropriately qualified person to determine if it continues to meet the requirements stated in condition C4. Monitoring and reporting
- C6
Groundwater level and quality must be monitored at the locations and frequencies defined in Schedule C - Table C1 (Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency) and Schedule J - Figure 3 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Table C1 - Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency Monitoring point Location (GDA94 -Zone 54) Surface RL (m) [1] Monitoring frequency Easting Northing Observation bore
- MB08
323389 [2] 7594906 [2] TBA [2] Monthly
- MB09
323444 [2] 7594996 [2] TBA [2]
- MB11
322344 [2] 7595250 [2] TBA [2]
- MB12
322379 [2] 7594729 [2] TBA [2]
- MB16
323270 7595942 TBA [2] MB17[3] 323333 7596358 339 [1] RL must be measured to the nearest 5cm from the top of the bore casing. [2] All details are to be advised (TBA) by the holder prior to operation of TSF Cells and Main TSF containment structures. [3] This is an indicative location which will be confirmed once the bore is drilled.
- C7
If standing water is identified within an observation bore specified in Schedule C - Table C1 (Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency): (a) Record the standing water level and undertake sampling for the quality characteristics identified in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits). (b) Notify the administering authority of the occurrence of the standing water and the associated groundwater level within 24 hours. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 (c) Investigate to determine the source of the standing water within 20 business days. i. If mining activities are identified as a potential cause or contributor, take immediate action to ensure compliance with condition C1 of this environmental authority. ii. Within 10 business days of completing the investigation, provide a written report to the administering authority detailing all pertinent aspects of the investigation (such as objectives, applied methodology, sampling results, investigation outcomes, assumptions relied upon and justification for any assertions made) and any actions undertaken and/or proposed to prevent or minimise environmental harm. Bore construction and maintenance
- C8
The construction, maintenance and management of groundwater bores (including groundwater monitoring bores) must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified person in a manner that prevents or minimises impacts to the environment and ensures the integrity of the bores to obtain accurate monitoring.
- C9
A bore report must be kept for each monitoring bore which includes: (a) a unique identification reference number and geographic coordinate location; and (b) construction information including but not limited to the depth of bore, depth and length of casing, depth and length of screening and bore sealing details; and (c) stratigraphy and target hydrogeological unit of the bore; and (d) depth at which groundwater was intercepted and the final standing water level after bore development. Receiving environment monitoring
- C10
The quality of the receiving waters must be monitored: (a) at the locations specified in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency) and represented in Schedule J - Figure 4 (Receiving water monitoring locations); and (b) at the frequency specified in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency); and (c) for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits). Table C4 - Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency Monitoring Site description GDA94 MGA zone 54 Monitoring Frequency point Easting Northing Reference On a tributary of Split Creek. 322481 7601085 One sample must be taken
- C11
If a quality characteristic in receiving water at a compliance point specified in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency) exceeds any of the trigger levels specified in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits), or, in respect to pH the measure is outside of the specified pH range, the environmental authority holder must compare the quality characteristic concentration at the compliance point with the quality characteristic concentration at the reference point, and: (a) where the compliance point concentration is the same or a lower value than the reference point concentration for the contaminant exceeded then no action is to be taken, or (b) where the compliance point concentration exceeds the reference point concentration for the contaminant, or, in respect to pH, the measure is outside of the specified pH range: i. notify the administering authority in writing within twenty-four hours of becoming aware; and ii. undertake further sampling of potentially impacted areas for all quality characteristics specified in Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits); and iii. complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm to occur in accordance with ANZECC (2000) methodology, and submit a written report to the administering authority within 20 business days outlining: 1. details of the investigation carried out including any assumptions and limitations of the investigation; 2. findings of the investigation including an explanation of the cause identified; 3. recommendations of the investigation; and 4. actions taken to comply with the conditions of the environmental authority and to prevent environmental harm. Note: Where an investigation is being conducted in accordance with section (b) of this condition, additional trigger event notification in respect to the quality characteristic is not required during the investigation period.
- C12
Activities conducted under this environmental authority must not result in exceedance of contaminant limits stated in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits). Dam Structure water quality monitoring
- C13
The quality of water contained within dam structures identified in Schedule C - Table C6 (Dam structure water quality monitoring) must be monitored: (a) at a location within the dam structure; (b) at the monitoring frequency in Schedule C - Table C6 (Dam structure water quality monitoring); _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 and (c) for the quality characteristics specified in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits). Table C6 - Dam structure water quality monitoring Water Storage Water Storage Description Monitoring frequency TSF#2 Main TSF Tailings Storage Facility Quarterly TSF#3 TSF#4 TSF#5
- C14
If any results from the water quality monitoring undertaken in accordance with condition C13 requirements exceed a water quality trigger value specified within Australian and New Zealand Water Quality Guidelines (ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000)) for livestock drinking water quality, then all necessary actions must be taken to prevent access to the waters by wildlife and livestock. Water Management Plan
- C15
A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented.
- C16
The Water Management Plan must: (a) provide for effective water management of actual and potential environmental impacts resulting from the mining activity; and (b) include: i) a study of the source of contaminants; ii) a water balance model for the site; iii) a water management system for the site; iv) contingency procedures for incidents and emergencies; and v) a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the water management plan.
- C17
The Water Management Plan must be reviewed by 1 November each year. The review must be documented and: (a) include a statement that the Water Management Plan has been reviewed by an appropriately _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 qualified person; (b) assess the plan against the requirements under condition C16; (c) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively managed; (d) provide details and timelines of the actions to be taken; and (e) identify any amendments made to the Water Management Plan.
- C18
A copy of the Water Management Plan must be kept up to date following each annual review. Sediment and Erosion Controls
- C19
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented to prevent or minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of stormwater.
- C20
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must demonstrate how erosion and sediment control measures detailed in the plan adequately minimise the release of sediment to receiving waters and must include at least the following: (a) an assessment of the size and characteristics of all catchment areas; (b) an assessment of relevant properties of soils and waste materials; (c) identification of receiving waters environmental values, water quality objectives and management intent; (d) specification of minimum design criteria for erosion and sediment control structures to achieve the management intent of receiving waters; (e) locations and descriptions of all erosion and sediment control measures; and (f) an audit schedule to ensure erosion and sediment control measures are maintained and effective.
- C21
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be reviewed by an appropriately qualified person by 1 November each year. The review must be documented and must: (a) include a statement that the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan has been reviewed by an appropriately qualified person; and (b) assess the plan against the requirements of condition C20; and (c) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively managed; and (d) provide details and timelines of the actions to be taken; and (e) identify any amendments made to the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
- C22
A copy of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be kept up to date following each annual review. Sediment quality
- C23
Sediment quality of receiving waters and reference waters must be monitored annually (after the wet season) at the monitoring locations defined in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 points and monitoring frequency) and identified on Schedule J - Figure 4 (Receiving water monitoring locations) and for the parameters defined in Schedule C - Table C7 (Sediment quality trigger levels). Seepage Management
- C24
The environmental authority holder must install, operate and maintain Seepage Management Systems for all TSF structures to minimise potential seepage impacts to groundwater and prevent environmental harm beyond the monitoring bores specified in `Table C1 - Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency'.
- C25
The Seepage Management Systems required by condition C24 must, at a minimum: a) include effective control measures to minimise seepage from all TSF structures; b) include effective control measures to maximise recovery and reuse of supernatant and seepage water ; c) include effective control measures to identify, monitor and manage seepage migration and groundwater mounding associated with TSF operations; d) include monitoring and verification measures sufficient to assess the effectiveness of seepage mitigation and management measures; and e) include contingency measures to be implemented where monitoring indicates seepage impacts are greater than predicted in 2025 modelling.
- C26
The environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Seepage Management Plan (SMP) for all TSF structures. The SMP must, at a minimum: a) describe the Seepage Management Systems required by condition C24; b) identify operational and monitoring measures implemented to minimise seepage impacts to groundwater; c) include all measures necessary for monitoring groundwater levels and groundwater quality at monitoring bores listed in Table C1 - Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency; d) establish groundwater trigger values and response actions for indicators of seepage impact, including: i. groundwater level, ii. electrical conductivity (EC), iii. pH, and iv. any other relevant seepage indicator parameters identified through monitoring under C26(c). e) include a framework for assessment of groundwater level and quality trends to identify increasing seepage impacts or groundwater mounding; f) include adequate measures to intercept seepage where: i. increasing trends are identified, ii. groundwater quality changes are associated with TSF seepage, or iii. seepage impacts are greater than predicted 2025 model. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 g) include adequate measures to determine if any additional control measures e.g. interception bores or interception trenches are required; and h) include an action plan for implementation of additional seepage interception or control measures, where required; and i) include a map/s presenting the location and type of seepage control measures; j) be reviewed annually to assess the effectiveness of seepage management measures and details of improvements undertaken where necessary; and k) address any comments made by the administering authority.
- C27
The SMP required under condition C26 must be made available to the administering authority upon request. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Table C7 - Sediment quality trigger levels Quality characteristic [1] Units Trigger level Arsenic 2 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Cadmium 1.5 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Chromium 80 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Copper mg/kg 65 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. Lead 50 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Mercury 0.15 [2], or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Nickel 21 [2] or reference concentration, whichever is higher. mg/kg Zinc 200 [2] or reference concentration, mg/kg whichever is higher. Particle size distribution For interpretation purposes Nitrate/Nitrite mg/kg Site specific values are to be derived from reference site location Water soluble phosphorus mg/kg monitoring and advised by the holder once a sufficient quantity of (WSP) monitoring results is available. Total phosphorus mg/kg [1] All samples must be sieved to remove the >2 mm sediment fraction prior to analysis. [2] ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000) default guideline values (DGVs) for toxicants in sediment.
- C24
All sediment quality sampling must be undertaken in accordance with the most recent version of Australian Standard AS 5667.12 Guidance on Sampling of Bottom Sediment.
- C25
If the quality characteristics of sediments at the downstream compliance monitoring points defined in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency) exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Schedule C - Table C7 (Sediment quality trigger levels), the holder of this environmental authority must compare results of the downstream site to the data from reference monitoring sites and: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 (a) where the downstream result is the same or a lower value than the reference site value for the quality characteristic during the same sampling event then no action is to be taken; (b) where the downstream results exceed the reference site, undertake an investigation as to whether the exceedance is attributable to the mining activity; (c) if the exceedance is not attributable to the mining activity then no further action is required; (d) if the exceedance is attributable to the mining activity, complete the investigation in accordance with the ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within 20 days, outlining: i) details of the investigations carried out; and ii) actions taken or to be taken to minimise environmental harm including measures to remediate the receiving environment to the extent of the contamination. Note: Where an exceedance of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with C25(d) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events of an equal-to or lesser extent for that quality characteristic.
- C26
The holder of this environmental authority must implement the measures proposed under condition C25 to remediate the receiving environment to the extent of the contamination. Receiving environment monitoring program (REMP)
- C27
The environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality and flows due to the authorised mining activity. This must include monitoring the effects of the mine on the receiving environment periodically (under natural flow conditions). For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment are the tributaries of Sulieman Creek, located downstream of the project area. The REMP should encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values downstream of the authorised mining activity that may be directly affected by any potential release of contaminants.
- C28
A REMP Design Document that addresses the requirements of the REMP must be prepared and made available to the administrating authority upon request. The REMP must at a minimum: (a) address and comply with the latest version of the administering authority's guideline Receiving (b) identify, describe and monitor any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality, and flows; (c) assess the long-term condition or state of surface waters, sediment, and aquatic ecosystem health; (d) include the locations listed in Schedule C - Table C4 (Receiving water monitoring points and monitoring frequency); (e) identify and describe all environmental values of the receiving environment; (f) assess the receiving environment monitoring results against water and sediment quality _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 objectives in Schedule C - Table C5 (Receiving water trigger levels and contaminant limits) and Schedule C - Table C7 (Sediment quality trigger levels); (g) include an assessment of the potential impacts of the activity and propose appropriate mitigation measures; (h) assess the status of and any change to aquatic ecosystem health including aquatic flora and fauna within and immediately surrounding the project area; (i) assess the status of and any change to riparian vegetation health within and immediately surrounding the project area; (j) apply procedures and/or guidelines from Australian and New Zealand Water Quality Guidelines and other relevant standards and guideline documents; (k) describe sampling and analysis methods and quality assurance and control; and (l) incorporate stream flow and hydrological information in the interpretations of water quality and biological data.
- C29
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations must be prepared annually and made available on request to the administrating authority. The REMP Annual Report must: (a) be prepared by an appropriately qualified person; (b) outline the findings of the REMP, including but not limited to: i) an assessment of long-term upstream water quality; ii) an assessment of the long-term condition or state of surface waters, sediment and aquatic ecosystem health; iii) recommendations for further investigation or actions; iv) recommendations for changes or improvements to the monitoring program; v) potential changes to management of the authorised activity to minimise impacts; vi) all monitoring results; and vii) a description of all conclusions formed. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Schedule D - Dam and levee structures Assessment of Consequence Category
- D1
The consequence category of any structure must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the Manual for assessing consequence categories and hydraulic (a) prior to the design and construction of the structure, if it is not an existing structure; or (b) prior to any change in its purpose or the nature of its stored contents.
- D2
A consequence assessment report and certification must be prepared for each structure assessed and the report may include a consequence assessment for more than one structure.
- D3
Certification must be provided by the suitably qualified and experienced person who undertook the assessment, in the form set out in the Manual for assessing consequence categories and hydraulic Design and Construction of a Regulated Structure
- D4
Conditions D5 to D9 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- D5
All regulated structures must be designed by, and constructed under the supervision of, a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for assessing
- D6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: (a) the holder has submitted a consequence category assessment report and certification to the administering authority; and (b) certification for the design, design plan and the associated operating procedures has been certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person in compliance with the relevant condition of this authority.
- D7
Certification must be provided by the suitably qualified and experienced person who oversees the preparation of the design plan, in the form set out in the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories Regulated Structures.
- D8
Regulated structures must: (a) be designed and constructed in accordance with and conform to the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (b) be designed and constructed with due consideration given to ensuring that the design integrity would not be compromised on account of: i. floodwaters from entering the regulated dam from any watercourse or drainage line; and ii. wall failure due to erosion by floodwaters arising from any watercourse or drainage line. (c) have the floor and sides of the dam designed and constructed to prevent or minimise the passage of the wetting front and any entrained contaminants through either the floor or sides of _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 the dam during the operational life of the dam and for any period of decommissioning and rehabilitation of the dam.
- D9
Certification by the suitably qualified and experienced person who supervises the construction must be submitted to the administering authority on the completion of construction of the regulated structure, and state that: (a) the 'as constructed' drawings and specifications meet the original intent of the design plan for that regulated structure (b) construction of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan. Notification of affected persons
- D10
All affected persons must be provided with a copy of the emergency action plan in place for each regulated structure (a) for existing structures that are regulated structures, within 10 business days of this condition taking effect; (b) prior to the operation of the new regulated structure; and (c) if the emergency action plan is amended, within 5 business days of it being amended. Operation of a Regulated Structure
- D11
Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless the holder has submitted to the administering authority in respect of regulated structure, all of the following: (a) one paper copy and one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the `design plan' in accordance with condition D6; (b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; (c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with condition D9; (d) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the DSA volume across the system, a copy of the certified system design plan; (e) the requirements of this authority relating to the construction of the regulated structure have been met; (f) the holder has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Structures; (g) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structure.
- D12
Each regulated structure must be maintained and operated, for the duration of its operational life until decommissioned and rehabilitated, in a manner that is consistent with the current operational plan and, if applicable, the current design plan and associated certified `as constructed' drawings. Mandatory Reporting Level
- D13
Conditions D14 to D17 inclusive only apply to Regulated Structures which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
- D14
The Mandatory Reporting Level (the MRL) must be marked on a regulated dam in such a way that _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 during routine inspections of that dam, it is clearly observable.
- D15
The holder of this environmental authority must, as soon as practical and within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware, notify the administering authority when the level of the contents of a regulated dam reaches the MRL.
- D16
The holder of this environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
- D17
The holder of this environmental must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures. Design Storage Allowance
- D18
The holder must assess the performance of each regulated dam or linked containment system over the preceding November to May period based on actual observations of the available storage in each regulated dam or linked containment system taken prior to 1 July of each year.
- D19
By 1 November of each year, storage capacity must be available in each regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems with a shared DSA volume), to meet the Design Storage Allowance (DSA) volume for the dam (or network of linked containment systems).
- D20
The holder of this environmental authority must, as soon as practicable but within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware that the regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, notify the administering authority.
- D21
The holder of this environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that a regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam or linked containment systems. Annual Inspection Report
- D22
Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- D23
At each annual inspection, the condition and adequacy of all components of the regulated structure must be assessed and a suitably qualified and experienced person must prepare an annual inspection report containing details of the assessment and include a recommendations section, with any recommended actions to ensure the integrity of the regulated structure or a positive statement that no recommendations are required.
- D24
The suitably qualified and experienced person who prepared the annual inspection report must certify the report in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic
- D25
The holder of this environmental authority must: (a) within twenty (20) business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, provide to the _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 administering authority: i. the recommendation section of the annual inspection report; and, ii. if applicable, any actions being taken in response to those recommendations; and (b) If, following receipt of the recommendations and (if applicable) actions, the administering authority requests a full copy of the annual inspection report from the holder, provide this to the administering authority within 10 business days of receipt of the request. Transfer Arrangements
- D26
The holder must provide a copy of any reports, documentation and certifications prepared under this authority, including but not limited to any Register of Regulated Structures, consequence assessment, design plan and other supporting documentation, to a new holder on transfer of this authority. Register of Regulated Dams
- D27
A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the holder for each regulated structure.
- D28
The holder must provisionally enter the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures when a design plan for a regulated dam is submitted to the administering authority.
- D29
The holder must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures once compliance with condition D11 and D12 has been achieved.
- D30
The holder must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures is current and complete on any given day.
- D31
All entries in the Register of Regulated Structures must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of this environmental authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- D32
The holder must, at the same time as providing the annual return, supply to the administering authority a copy of the records contained in the Register of Regulated Structures, in the electronic format required by the administering authority. Hydraulic performance of regulated dams
- D33
Regulated dams must meet the hydraulic performance criteria specified in Schedule D - Table D1 (Hydraulic performance criteria). Table D1 - Hydraulic performance criteria Name of Consequence Hydraulic performance criteria structure category Spillway capacity Design Storage Mandatory Reporting Allowance (DSA) Level (MRL) Main TSF Significant [1] 1:100 AEP to 1:20 AEP 1:10 AEP 72 hr duration 1:1000 AEP plus wave allowance [1] Land & Marine Geological Services Pty Ltd (L&MGSPL) (2023) report `Centrex Metals Limited: Ardmore Phosphate Project - Stage 2: Tailings Storage Facility Design Report' (Revision 2, 02/02/2023) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 TSF#2, TSF#3, TSF, TSF#4 & TSF#5
- D34
TSF Cell structures must be designed, constructed and operated to prevent the discharge of contaminants from the structure to land or waters.
- D36
TSF Cell structures must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- D37
At each annual inspection, the suitably qualified and experienced person must prepare an annual inspection report containing details of the assessment and include any recommended actions to ensure the integrity of the structure is maintained.
- D38
The holder must within 20 business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, advise the administering authority of any recommended actions included in the report and when recommended actions will be undertaken. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Schedule E - Noise and Vibration Noise Limits
- F1
Unless otherwise authorised by the conditions of this environmental authority, all waste generated in carrying out the activity must be lawfully reused, recycled or removed to a facility that can lawfully accept the waste. Burning waste
- F2
Unless otherwise permitted by the conditions of this environmental authority or with prior written approval from the administering authority and in accordance with a relevant standard operating procedure, waste must not be burnt.
- F3
The holder of this environmental authority may burn vegetation cleared in the course of carrying out extraction activities provided the activity does not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Regulated Waste
- F4
Regulated waste, must only be removed and transported from the site by a person who holds a current environmental authority to transport such wastes to a facility that is lawfully able to accept the waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Tyre Storage
- F5
Tyres stored awaiting transport should be stockpiled in volumes less than 3m in height and 200 m2 in area and at least 10m from any other tyre storage area.
- F6
Fire Prevention measures must be implemented including the removal of all combustible materials, including grass and vegetation, within a 10m radius of any tyre storage area. Waste Disposal
- F7
The only waste that can be disposed of on site is waste generated on site and is limited to: (a) Waste rock (b) Tailings (c) Brine (d) No more than 1,000 tonnes per year of general waste.
- F8
General waste must only be disposed of into the waste disposal facility identified in Schedule A -Table
- A1
(Authorised disturbance areas) and in Schedule J Figure 2 (Project site - Layout overview).
- F9
Records must be kept of the date, amount and type of general waste disposed of in the waste disposal facility.
- F10
Litter and vermin control methods must be effectively implemented at the active waste disposal area.
- F11
The active waste disposal area identified in Schedule A -Table A1 (Authorised disturbance areas) and Schedule J Figure 6 must be constructed, designed, engineered, and operated to minimise the _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 generation and prevent release of leachate. Waste Management Plan
- F12
The holder of this environmental authority must develop, document and implement a waste management program for all mining activities at the licenced place.
- F13
The waste management program required under condition F12 must be regularly reviewed and updated at intervals of no greater than five (5) years. The program must include: (a) a description of the mining activity that may generate waste; (a) waste management control strategies including: i) recording of the types and amounts of wastes generated by the mining activity; ii) segregation of the wastes; iii) storage of the wastes; iv) transport of the wastes; v) disposal of waste including leachate management; and vi) monitoring and reporting matters concerning the waste; (b) the hazard characteristics of the wastes generated including disposal procedures for regulated wastes; (c) a program for reusing, recycling or disposing of all wastes; (d) how the waste will be dealt with in accordance with the waste and resource management hierarchy, including a description of the types and amounts of waste that will be dealt with under each of the waste management practices in the waste management hierarchy (i.e. avoidance, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, disposal); (e) how the waste will be stored, handled and transferred in a proper and effective manner; (f) procedures for identifying and implementing opportunities to minimise the amount of waste generated, promote efficiency in the use of resources and improve the waste management practices employed; (g) procedures for dealing with accidents, spills, and other incidents that may impact on waste management; (h) details of any accredited management system employed, or planned to be employed, to deal with the waste; (i) how often the performance of the waste management practices will be assessed; (j) indicators or other criteria on which the performance of the waste management practices will be assessed; and (k) staff training and induction to the waste management program. Waste Rock Disposal
- F14
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a waste rock and spoil disposal plan that includes (at least): (a) a detailed design of the waste rock dumps; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 (b) waste rock dump construction and maintenance requirements in accordance with current best practice methods. (c) effective characterisation of the waste rock and spoil to predict under the proposed placement and disposal strategy the quality of runoff and seepage generated concerning potentially environmentally significant effects including salinity, acidity, alkalinity and dissolved metals, metalloids and non-metallic substances; (d) a program of progressive sampling and characterisation to identify dispersive and non- dispersive spoil and the salinity, acid and alkali producing potential and metal concentrations of waste rock including phosphorous; (e) records must be maintained of all waste rock characterisation and disposal, including contingency planning for the management of acid, neutral, alkaline, saline and metalliferous mine drainage; (f) measures to ensure that clean water is diverted away from the waste rock dumps to avoid possible contamination; (g) measures to ensure that all seepage and/or run-off (including subsurface) from the waste rock dumps is collected in the sediment basins; (h) how often the performance of the plan will be assessed; (i) the indicators or other criteria on which the performance of the plan will be assessed.
- F15
The waste rock and spoil disposal plan must be reviewed by 1 November each year. The review must be documented and: (a) include a statement that the waste rock and spoil disposal plan has been reviewed by an appropriately qualified person; (b) assess the plan against the requirements under condition F14; (c) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively managed; (d) provide details and timelines of the actions to be taken; and (e) identify any amendments made to the waste rock and spoil disposal plan.
- F16
A copy of the waste rock and spoil disposal plan must be kept up to date following each annual review.
- F17
The waste rock dumps must be designed, constructed and operated to prevent any water other than incidental rainfall from entering the waste rock dump.
- F18
Only waste rock that is characterised as un-reactive and/or benign material may be used for the construction of infrastructure/structures. Tailings disposal
- F19
Tailings must be managed in accordance with written procedures that include provisions for: (a) containment of tailings; (b) the management of seepage and leachates both during operation and the foreseeable future; (c) the control of fugitive emissions to air; (d) a program of progressive sampling and characterisation to identify acid producing potential and _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 metal concentrations of tailings; (e) maintaining records of the relative locations of any other waste stored within the tailings; (f) a rehabilitation strategy; and (g) rehabilitation monitoring, research and/or trials to verify the requirements and methods for decommissioning and final rehabilitation of tailings, including the prevention and management of acid mine drainage, erosion minimisation and establishment of vegetation cover. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Schedule G - Land and Rehabilitation General
- G1
Unless authorised by this environmental authority contaminants that will or may cause environmental harm must not be directly or indirectly released to land.
- G2
Any spillage of wastes, contaminants or other materials must be cleaned up promptly. Such spillages must be cleaned up using dry methods that minimise the impact of the release of wastes, contaminants, or materials to land. Topsoil
- G3
Topsoil and subsoils must be stripped and stockpiled ahead of the areas proposed to be disturbed for the mining activity to a depth determined from soil surveys to ensure that useable soil resources are preserved for rehabilitation.
- G4
A topsoil and subsoil inventory which identifies the soil requirements for the mining activity and availability of suitable soil on the licensed place must be submitted to the administering authority upon request.
- G5
Topsoil and subsoil stockpiles must be managed to ensure stability and minimise the release of contaminants. Contaminated land
- G6
Before applying for surrender of a mining lease, the holder of this environmental authority must (if applicable) provide to the administering authority a site investigation report under the Act, in relation to any part of the mining lease which has been used for notifiable activities or which the holder is aware is likely to be contaminated land, and also carry out any further work that is required as a result of that report to ensure that the land is suitable for its final land use.
- G7
Before applying for progressive rehabilitation certification for an area, the holder of this environmental authority must (if applicable) provide to the administering authority a site investigation report under the Act, in relation to any part of the area the subject of the application which has been used for notifiable activities or which the holder is aware is likely to be contaminated land, and also carry out any further work that is required as a result of that report to ensure that the land is suitable for its final land use.
- G8
Minimise the potential for contamination of land by hazardous contaminants. Purple-necked Rock-wallaby Monitoring Program
- G9
The holder of this environmental authority must take all reasonable and practicable measures to avoid, minimise and mitigate impacts on the Purple-necked Rock-wallaby (Petrogale purpureicollis).
- G10
By no later than 30 November 2023 a purple-necked rock-wallaby monitoring program must be developed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person to monitor and record the effects of the mining activity on the purple-necked rock wallaby population. A copy of the monitoring program must be provided to the administering authority prior to its implementation.
- G11
The purple-necked rock-wallaby monitoring program required by condition G10 must be conducted _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 annually in each wet and dry season and prior to construction of the TSF and must include the following at a minimum: (a) an estimation of the number of purple-necked rock-wallabies inhabiting the licensed place; (b) continuation of data collection on suitable purple-necked rock-wallaby shelter sites and foraging areas; (c) details of the person that undertook the monitoring program and the methods used; (d) details of when (both date and time of day) and the climatic conditions at the time that the monitoring program was undertaken; (e) an estimation of the number and type of pest species occurring within the licensed place that may impact on the population of the purple-necked rock-wallaby; (f) consideration and comparison to previous similar monitoring programs; (g) support for findings as follows: i) site photos showing monitoring equipment placement and habitat structure; ii) photos/records of the purple-necked rock-wallaby, scats or other trace material; and iii) summary tables with measurements and diagnostic observations from captures (if relevant). (h) procedures for notification to the administering authority and contingency plans in the event that any significant decline in the purple-necked rock-wallaby population is detected.
- G12
A report detailing the results of the purple-necked rock-wallaby monitoring program carried out in accordance with conditions G10 and G11 must be provided to the administering authority upon request. Prescribed environmental matters
- G13
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters are not authorised under this environmental authority or the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 unless the impact(s) is specified in Schedule G - Table G1 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters). Table G1 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters Prescribed Broad vegetation group Regional Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Maximum Location of Environmental (BVG) [1] 1:1M scale ecosystem extent of Impact (RE) identifier impact Matter mapping identifier and description Regional BVG1M 19b: Low open RE 4.9.12 0.78ha 0.68ha 6.14ha 0.93ha 8.53ha Schedule J - ecosystems woodlands dominated RE 1.12.3 0.33ha 0.33ha Figure 5: (not within an (Relevant urban area) by Eucalyptus prescribed leucophylla (Cloncurry within the box) or less extensively environment defined al matter) Corymbia terminalis _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 distance from (western bloodwood) RE 4.9.10 0.09ha 0.08ha 0.68ha 0.85ha the defining low open woodlands and RE 1.5.16 0.33ha 0.33ha banks of a related associations, relevant mainly lower slopes and watercourse valleys. on the vegetation BVG1M 26a: Open management forests to tall shrublands watercourse dominated by Acacia map. cambagei (gidgee) or A. georginae (Georgina gidgee) or A. argyrodendron (blackwood) BVG1M 27a: Low open RE 1.5.6 1.53ha 1.53ha woodlands dominated by a variety of species including Acacia tephrina (boree), Atalaya hemiglauca (whitewood), Archidendropsis basaltica (eastern dead finish), Ventilago viminalis (supplejack) and Lysiphyllum spp.
- G14
Records demonstrating that each impact to a prescribed environmental matter, not listed in Schedule G - Table G1 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters), did not, or is not likely to, result in a significant residual impact to that matter must be: (a) completed by an appropriately qualified person; and (b) kept for the life of the environmental authority.
- G15
An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, as amended from time to time, must be undertaken for the maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter (as per staging requirements) authorised in Schedule G - Table G1 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters).
- G16
Prior to the commencement of each stage, a report completed by an appropriately qualified person _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 must be provided to the administering authority. The report must contain an analysis of the following: (a) for the forthcoming stage, the estimated significant residual impacts to each prescribed environmental matter; and (b) for the previous stage, if applicable, the actual significant residual impacts to each prescribed environmental matter, to date.
- G17
Within six months from the completion of the final stage of the project, a report completed by an appropriately qualified person, that includes the following matters must be provided to the administering authority: (a) an analysis of the actual impacts on prescribed environmental matters resulting from the final stage; and (b) if applicable, a notice of election to address any outstanding offset debits for the authorised impacts.
- G18
The report required by condition G16 must be approved by the administering authority before the notice of election for the forthcoming stage, if applicable, is given to the administering authority.
- G19
The notice of election for the staged environmental offset required by condition G18, if applicable, must be provided to the administering authority no less than three months before the proposed commencement of that stage, unless a lesser timeframe has been agreed to by the administering authority. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE G Schedule H - Sewage Treatment
- H1
Inflows to the sewage treatment plant must not exceeded 6,000 litres on any one day.
- H2
The only contaminant permitted to be released to land is treated sewage effluent in compliance with the release limits stated in Schedule H - Table H1 (Contaminant release limits to land). Table H1 - Contaminant release limits to land Contaminant Unit Release Limit Limit type Frequency 5 day Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)5 mg/L 1.07 Maximum Monthly Total suspended solids mg/L 4.41 Maximum Monthly _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 Nitrogen mg/L 15 Maximum Monthly Phosphorus E-coli mg/L 2 Maximum Monthly pH Organisms/100ml 0.32 Maximum Monthly pH units 6.5 - 8.0 Range Monthly
- H3
Treated sewage effluent may only be released to land in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority and at the location identified in Schedule A -Table A1 (Authorised disturbance areas) and in Schedule J - Figure 2 (Project site - Layout overview).
- H4
The application of treated effluent to land must: (a) prevent drainage of contaminants to groundwater and subsurface flows to surface waters (b) prevent damage to vegetation and the effluent disposal area must be maintained with appropriate vegetation in a viable state for transpiration and nutrient uptake (c) not cause surface pondage and run-off of effluent (d) not cause degradation of soil structure (e) not cause soil sodicity and the build-up of nutrients and heavy metals in the soil and subsoil (f) prevent spray drift or overspray carrying beyond effluent disposal areas.
- H5
If areas irrigated with effluent are accessible to employees or the general public, the area must be fenced and prominent signage must be provided advising that effluent is present and not suitable for drinking or for human exposure.
- H6
All sewage effluent released to land must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters specified in Schedule H - Table H1 (Contaminant release limits to land).
- H7
The daily volume of inflows to the sewage treatment plant and effluent released to land must be measured and records kept of the volumes of effluent released.
- H8
When weather conditions or soil conditions preclude the release of treated sewage effluent to land, effluent must not be irrigated to land. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE H Schedule I - Definitions Definitions Key terms and/or phrases used in this document are defined in this section. Applicants should note that where a term is not defined, the definition in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its regulations or environmental protection policies must be used. If a word remains undefined it has its ordinary meaning. "activity" means the environmentally relevant activities to which the environmental authority relates. "acid rock drainage" means any contaminated discharge emanating from a mining activity formed through a series of chemical and biological reactions, when geological strata is disturbed and exposed to oxygen and moisture. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority BRMN0037 "administering authority" is the agency or department that administers the environmental authority provisions under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "affected person" is someone whose drinking water can potentially be impacted as a result of discharges from a dam or their life can be put at risk due to dwellings or workplaces being in the path of a dam break flood. "AHD" means `Australian Height Datum' which is the Australian national standard of geodetic datum for altitude measurements and is measured in meters (m). The level of 0.0 meters (m) AHD approximates the mean sea level (as previously measured for the period 1966-1968). "ambient (or total) noise" at a place, means the level of noise at the place from all sources (near and far), measured as the Leq for an appropriate time interval. "annual inspection report" means an assessment prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person containing details of the assessment against the most recent consequence assessment report and design plan (or system design plan); (a) against recommendations contained in previous annual inspection reports; (b) against recognised dam safety deficiency indicators; (c) for changes in circumstances potentially leading to a change in consequence category; (d) for conformance with the conditions of this authority; (e) for conformance with the `as constructed' drawings; (f) for the adequacy of the available storage in each regulated dam, based on an actual observation or observations taken after 31 May each year but prior to 1 November of that year, of accumulated sediment, state of the containment barrier and the level of liquids in the dam (or network of linked containment systems); (g) for evidence of conformance with the current operation plan. "annual exceedances probability" or "AEP" the probability that at least one event in excess of a particular