Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EA0001002 · New Lenton Coal Pty Ltd
Coal environmental authority EA0001002 (New Lenton Coal Pty Ltd), Granted. 145 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100869055.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- New Lenton Coal Pty Ltd; MPC Lenton Pty Ltd
- Tenures
- ML70109; ML70260
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100869055 · effective 2025-11-14
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
145 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The environmental authority holder must ensure: a) that all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority are installed; b) that such measures, plant and equipment are maintained in a proper condition; and c) that such measures, plant and equipment are operated in a proper manner.
- A2
Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Spillage of all flammable and combustible liquids must be contained within an on-site containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm (other than trivial harm) and maintained in accordance with Section 5.8 of AS 1940 - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids of 2004.
- A3
Monitoring and records All monitoring, including associated records, required by this environmental authority must be: a) undertaken by an appropriately qualified person, b) submitted to the administering authority upon request, and c) kept for a period of not less than 5 years.
- A4
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, all plans, programs, and reports required by this environmental authority must be: a) be prepared by an appropriately qualified person, including any subsequent review; and b) be submitted to the administering authority upon request.
- A5
Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions All reasonable actions are to be taken to minimise environmental harm, or potential environmental harm, resulting from any emergency, incident or circumstances not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A6
As soon as practicable after becoming aware of any emergency, incident or information about circumstances which results or may result in environmental harm not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority, the administering authority must be notified by telephone and in writing. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- A7
The notification of emergencies or incidents as required by Condition A5 of this environmental authority must include but not be limited to the following: a) the holder of the environmental authority; b) the location of the emergency or incident; c) the number of the environmental authority; d) the name and telephone number of the designated contact person; e) the time of the release; f) the time the environmental authority holder became aware of the release; g) the suspected cause of the release; h) the environmental harm caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the release; and i) actions taken to prevent any further release and mitigate any environmental harm caused by the release.
- A8
Not more than ten business days following the initial notification of an emergency, incident or information about circumstances, which result or may result in environmental harm, written advice must be provided to the administering authority in relation to: a) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident; b) the outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise environmental harm; and c) proposed actions to respond to the information about circumstances which result or may result in environmental harm.
- A9
As soon as practicable, but not more than six (6) weeks following the conduct of any environmental monitoring performed in relation to the emergency or incident, 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, written advice must be provided of the results of any such monitoring performed to the administering authority.
- A10
Exploration activities Exploration activities must be undertaken in accordance with the conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Exploration and Mineral Development Projects (EM586).
- A11
Definitions Words and phrases used throughout this environmental authority are defined in the Definitions sections at the end of this document. Where a definition for a term used in this environmental authority is sought and the term is not defined within this environmental authority, the definitions in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its Regulations and Environmental Protection Policies must be used.
- A12
Complaint Response All complaints received must be recorded including details of complainant, reasons for the complaint, investigations undertaken, conclusions formed, and actions taken. This information must be made available for inspection by the administering authority on request. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Agency interest: Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Dust nuisance Subject to Conditions B2 and B3 of this environmental authority, the release of dust or particulate matter or both resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place.
- B2
When requested by the administering authority, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B3
If the environmental authority environment authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the following limits are not being exceeded then the environment authority holder is not in breach of Condition B1: a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulates - Deposited matter - Gravimetric method of 1991 (or more recent editions); or b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometre (-m) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24 hour averaging time, at a sensitive or commercial place downwind of the operational land, when monitored in accordance with: i) particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high-volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method of 1990 (or more recent editions); and ii) any alternative method of sampling PM10, which may be permitted by the Air Quality Sampling Manual as published from time to time by the administering authority.
- B4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in Condition B3 of this environmental authority, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) Immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Agency interest: Water Condition Condition number
- C1
Contaminant Release 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 authorised mining activities, except as permitted under the conditions of this environmental authority.
- C2
Unless otherwise permitted under the conditions of this environmental authority, the release of mine affected water to waters must only occur from the release points specified in both Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) and depicted in Figure 1 (Burton Mine Monitoring and Release Points - Burton (RPs 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11)) and Figure 2 (New Burton Mine Groundwater Monitoring Locations) attached to this environmental authority.
- C3
The release of mine affected water to internal water management infrastructure that is installed and operated in accordance with a water management plan that complies with Conditions C31 to C35 inclusive is permitted.
- C4
The release of mine affected water to waters in accordance with Condition C2 must not exceed the release limits stated in Table C2 (Contaminant Release Limits) when measured at the monitoring points specified in Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) for each quality characteristic.
- C5
The release of mine affected water to waters from the release points must be monitored at the locations specified in Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) or each quality characteristic and at the frequency specified in Table C2 (Contaminant Release Limits) and Table C3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants). NOTE: The administering authority will take into consideration any extenuating circumstances prior to determining an appropriate enforcement response in the event Condition C5 is contravened due to a temporary lack of safe or practical access. The administering authority expects the environmental authority holder to take all reasonable and practicable measures to maintain safe and practical access to designated monitoring locations. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters Release Latitude Longitude Mine Affected Water Monitoring Point Receiving waters Point (RP) (decimal (decimal Source and Location degree, degree, description RP 6 GDA94) GDA94) 148.15697 B2W (formerly Western Spillway or End of Anna Creek 21.595611 Lease Dam) Pipe (Burton Gorge 148.158429 RP 7 21.58841 Tank B2N Mine Affected End of Pipe Dam) 148.16943 Water - Pit distribution End of Pipe RP 9 21.57388 Network [2] (Burton Lower Anna Creek Widening / Burton North Anna Creek Void) Mine Affected Water - Pit distribution Network [2] (Burton Widening Sump) RP 10 21.537101 148.15161 Burton North Void End of Pipe Isaac River
- C4
for variable flow criteria cessation of release (at a minimum) and weekly during a release [1] NOTE: [1] The determination of suitability for release of water should be informed by monitoring undertaken prior to release. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants Quality Characteristic Trigger Levels Comment on Trigger Level Monitoring (g/L) Frequency Chromium 1 Based on background data Copper 2 Based on background data Zinc 8 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Selenium 10 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for Commencement Uranium 1 ICPMS of release and Nitrate 1,100 thereafter Petroleum hydrocarbons (C6-C9) 20 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for weekly during Petroleum hydrocarbons (C10- 100 ICPMS release C36) 180 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on ambient Qld Sodium (mg/L) 2000 WQ Guidelines (2006) for TN Barium Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Trigger may require amendment if future advice from Queensland Health becomes available. Trigger from Australian Drinking Water Guidelines NOTE: 1. All metals and metalloids must be measured as total (unfiltered) and dissolved (filtered). Trigger levels for metal/metalloids apply if dissolved results exceed trigger. 2. The quality characteristics required to be monitored as per Table C3 can be reviewed once the results of two (2) years monitoring data is available, or if sufficient data is available to adequately demonstrate negligible environmental risk, and it may be determined that a reduced monitoring frequency is appropriate or that certain quality characteristics can be removed from Table C3 by amendment. 3. SMD - slightly moderately disturbed level of protection, guideline refers ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000). 4. LOR - typical reporting for method stated. ICPMS/CV FIMS - analytical method required to achieve LOR.
- C6
If quality characteristics of the release exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Table C3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants) during a release event, the environmental authority holder must compare the downstream results in the receiving waters to the trigger values specified in Table C3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants) and: a) where the trigger values are not exceeded then no action is to be taken; or b) where the downstream results exceed the trigger values specified Table C3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants) for any quality characteristic, compare the results of the downstream site to the data from background monitoring sites and; i) if the result is less than the background monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken; or ii) if the result is greater than the background monitoring site data, complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority in the next annual return, outlining: (1) details of the investigations carried out; and (2) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine NOTE: Where an exceedance of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with Condition C6 b (ii) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic.
- C7
If an exceedance in accordance with Condition C6 b (ii) is identified, the environment authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS within fourteen (14) days of receiving the result.
- C8
Mine Affected Water Release Events The environment authority holder must ensure a stream flow gauging station/s is installed, operated and maintained to determine and record stream flows at the locations and flow recording frequency specified in Table C4 (Mine Affected Water Release During Flow Events).
- C9
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, the release of mine affected water to waters in accordance with Condition C2 of this environmental authority must only take place during periods of natural flow events in accordance with the receiving water flow criteria for discharge specified in Table C4 (Mine Affected Water Release during Flow Events) for the release point(s) specified in Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters).
- C10
The release of mine affected water to waters in accordance with Condition C2 of this environmental authority must not exceed the Electrical Conductivity release limits, Sulphate release limits or the Maximum Release Rate (for all combined release point flows) for each receiving water flow criteria for discharge specified in Table C4 (Mine Affected Water Release During Flow Events) when measured at the monitoring points specified in Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters). Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table C4: Mine Affected Water Release during Flow Events Receiving Release Gauging Gauging Station Gauging Station Receiving Water Receiving Water Flow Maximum Electrical Sulphate waters/ Point (RP) station Latitude (decimal Longitude Flow Recording Criteria for discharge release rate Conductivity and (mg/L) stream GST 4 degree, GDA94) (m3/s) (for all (decimal Frequency (m3/s) [A] combined RP [B] (micro
- C11
The daily quantity of mine affected water released from each release point must be measured and recorded at the monitoring points in Table C1 (Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters).
- C12
Releases to waters must be undertaken so as not to cause erosion of the bed and banks of the receiving waters or cause a material build-up of sediment in such waters.
- C13
Notification of Release Event The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS as soon as practicable and no later than twenty-four (24) hours after commencing to release mine affected water to the receiving environment. Notification must include the submission of written advice to the administering authority of the following information: a) release commencement date/time; b) expected release cessation date/time; c) release point/s; d) release volume (estimated); e) receiving water/s including the natural flow rate; f) determined maximum release rate and EC limit (in accordance with Condition C10); and g) any details (including available data) regarding likely impacts on the receiving water(s).
- C14
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS as soon as practicable (nominally within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of a release event) of the cessation of a release notified under Condition C13 and within twenty-eight (28) days provide the following information in writing: a) release cessation date/time; b) natural flow volume in receiving water; c) volume of water released; d) details regarding the compliance of the release with the conditions of Department Interest: Water of this environmental authority (i.e. release limits, natural flow, discharge volume); e) all in-situ water quality monitoring results; and f) any other matters pertinent to the water release event. NOTE: Successive or intermittent releases occurring within twenty-four (24) hours of the cessation of any individual release can be considered part of a single release event and do not require individual notification for the purpose of compliance with Conditions C13 and C14, provided the relevant details of the release are included within the notification provided in accordance with Conditions C13 and C14.
- C15
Notification of Release Event Exceedance If the release limits defined in Table C1 (Contaminant Release Limits) are exceeded, the environmental authority holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the results. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- C16
The environment authority holder must, within twenty-eight (28) days of a release that exceeds the conditions of this authority, provide a report to the administering authority via WaTERS detailing: a) the reason for the release; b) the location of the release; c) all water quality monitoring results; d) any general observations; e) all calculations; and f) any other matters pertinent to the water release event.
- C17
Water Storage access by Livestock Where practicable, the environmental authority holder must implement measures to prevent access by livestock to water storages which are associated with the release points listed in Table
- C1
(Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters).
- C18
Receiving Environment Monitoring and Contaminant Trigger Levels The quality of the receiving waters must be monitored at the locations specified in Table C5 (Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Downstream Monitoring Points) for each quality characteristic and at the monitoring frequency stated in Table C6 (Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels).
- C19
If quality characteristics of the receiving water at the downstream monitoring points exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Table C7 (Stock Water Release Limits) during a release event the environmental authority holder must compare the downstream results to the upstream results in the receiving waters and: a) where the downstream result is the same or a lower value than the upstream value for the quality characteristic then no action is to be taken; or b) where the downstream results exceed the upstream results, complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority in the next annual return, outlining: i) details of the investigations carried out; and ii) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. NOTE: Where an exceedance of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with Condition C19(b) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table C5: Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Down Stream Monitoring Points Monitoring Receiving waters location Description Latitude Longitude points (Decimal degree, (Decimal degree,
- C20
Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) 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) and while mine affected water is being discharged from the site. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of the Burton Gorge Dam and connected or surrounding waterways, including Isaac River and Anna Creek, within 20km downstream of the release. The REMP should encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values downstream of the authorised mining activity that will potentially be directly affected by an authorised release of mine affected water. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- C21
The REMP must: a) assess the condition or state of receiving waters, including upstream conditions, spatially within the REMP area, considering background water quality characteristics based on accurate and reliable monitoring data that takes into consideration temporal variation (e.g. seasonality); and b) be designed to facilitate assessment against water quality objectives for the relevant environmental values that need to be protected; and c) include monitoring from background reference sites (e.g. upstream or background) and downstream sites from the release (as a minimum, the locations specified in Table C5 (Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Downstream Monitoring Points)); and d) specify the frequency and timing of sampling required in order to reliably assess ambient conditions and to provide sufficient data to derive site specific background reference values in accordance with the Queensland Water Quality Guidelines 2006. This should include monitoring during periods of natural flow irrespective of mine or other discharges; and e) include monitoring and assessment of dissolved oxygen saturation, temperature and all water quality parameters listed in Table C2 (Contaminant Release Limits) and Table C3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels - Potential Contaminants); and f) include, where appropriate, monitoring of metals/metalloids in sediments (in accordance with ANZECC and ARMCANZ 2000, BATLEY and/or the most recent version of AS5667.1 Guidance on Sampling of Bottom Sediments); and g) include, where appropriate, monitoring of macroinvertebrates in accordance with the AusRivas methodology, and h) apply procedures and/or guidelines from ANZECC and ARMCANZ 2000 and other relevant guideline documents; and i) describe sampling and analysis methods and quality assurance and control; and j) incorporate stream flow and hydrological information in the interpretations of water quality and biological data.
- C22
A REMP Design Document that addresses each criterion presented in Conditions C20 and C21 of this environmental authority must be maintained and submitted to the administering authority on request. Due consideration must be given to any comments made by the administering authority on the REMP Design Document and subsequent implementation of the program.
- C23
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations in accordance with Conditions C20 and C21 of this environmental authority must be prepared annually. This must include an assessment of background reference water quality, the condition of downstream water quality compared against water quality objectives, and the suitability of current discharge limits to protect downstream environmental values. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- C24
Mine affected water may be piped or trucked or transferred by some other means that does not contravene the conditions of this environmental authority and deposited into artificial water storage structures, such as farm dams or tanks, or used directly at properties owned by the environmental authority holder or a third party for the purpose of: a) supplying stock water subject to compliance with the quality release limits specified in Table
- C7
(Stock Water Release Limits); or b) supplying irrigation water subject to compliance with quality release limits in Table C8 (Irrigation Water Release Limits); or c) supplying water for construction and/or road maintenance in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority; or d) transferring and supplying water between environmental authority holders for the purposes of using or disposing of the water in accordance with their environmental authority conditions.* *Note: Lenton JV Burton has an agreement in place with neighbouring mine sites to allow use of a pipeline running partially through the Lenton JV Burton Mining Lease for the transfer of mine affected water.
- C25
If the responsibility for mine affected water is given or transferred to another person in accordance with Condition C24 a) - c) of this environmental authority: a) the responsibility for the mine affected water must only be given or transferred in accordance with a written agreement (the third-party agreement); and b) the third-party agreement must include a commitment from the person utilising the mine affected water to use it in such a way as to prevent environmental harm or public health incidents and specifically make the persons aware of the General Environmental Duty (GED) under section 319 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, environmental sustainability of the water disposal and protection of environmental values of waters; and c) the third-party agreement must be signed by both parties to the agreement.
- C26
Water general All determinations of water quality and biological monitoring must be: a) performed by a person or body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required measurements; b) made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the administering authorities Monitoring and Sampling Manual; c) collected from the monitoring locations identified within this environmental authority, within ten (10) hours of each other where possible; d) carried out on representative samples; and e) analysed at a laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used. NOTE: Condition C26 requires the Monitoring and Sampling Manual to be followed and where it is not followed because of exceptional circumstances this should be explained and reported with the results.
- C27
The release of any contaminants as permitted by this environmental authority, directly or indirectly to waters, other than internal water management infrastructure that is installed and operated in accordance with a water management plan that complies with Conditions C31 to C35 inclusive: a) must not produce any visible discoloration of receiving waters; and Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine b) must not produce any slick or other visible or odorous evidence of oil, grease or petrochemicals nor contain visible floating oil, grease, scum, litter or other objectionable matter.
- C28
Annual water monitoring reporting The following information must be recorded in relation to all water monitoring required under the conditions of this environmental authority and submitted to the administering authority in the specified format: a) the date on which the sample was taken; b) the time at which the sample was taken; c) the monitoring point at which the sample was taken; d) the measured or estimated daily quantity of mine affected water released from all release points; e) the release flow rate at the time of sampling for each release point; and f) the results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority.
- C29
Water quality monitoring data must be provided to the administering authority in the specified electronic format upon request.
- C30
Temporary interference with waterways Temporarily destroying native vegetation, excavating, or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring necessary for and associated with mining operations must be undertaken in accordance with the document titled: Riverine protection permit exemption requirements (WSS/2013/726) Lake or Spring associated with Mining Activities.
- C31
Water management plan A Water Management Plan must be developed and implemented for the duration of mining activities.
- C32
The Water Management Plan must: a) provide for effective management of actual and potential environmental impacts resulting from water management associated with the mining activity carried out under this environmental authority; and b) be developed in accordance with the administering authority's guideline Preparation of water management plans for mining activities and 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) measures to manage and prevent saline drainage; v) measures to manage and prevent acid rock drainage; vi) contingency procedures for emergencies; and Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine vii) a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the water management plan.
- C33
The Water Management Plan must be reviewed each calendar year and a report prepared by an appropriately qualified person. The report must: a) assess the plan against the requirements under Condition C31 of this environmental authority; b) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively managed for the coming year; and c) identify any amendments made to the water management plan following the review.
- C34
The environmental authority holder must attach to the review report required by Condition C32 of this environmental authority, a written response to the report and recommended actions, detailing the actions taken or to be taken by the environmental authority holder on stated dates: a) to ensure compliance with this environmental authority; and b) to prevent a recurrence of any non-compliance issues identified.
- C35
The review report required by Condition C32 of this environmental authority and the written response to the review report required by Condition C33 must be submitted to the administering authority by 30 June each year.
- C36
Saline drainage The environmental authority holder must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of saline drainage.
- C37
Acid rock drainage The environmental authority holder must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of acid rock drainage.
- C38
Stormwater and water sediment controls An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed and reviewed by an appropriately qualified person for implementation in all stages of the mining activities on the site to minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of stormwater.
- C39
Stormwater, other than mine affected water, is permitted to be released to waters from: a) erosion and sediment control structures that are installed and operated in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan required by Condition C37 of this environmental authority; and b) water management infrastructure that is installed and operated, in accordance with a Water Management Plan that complies with Conditions C30 to C34 inclusive, for the purpose of ensuring water does not become mine affected water.
- C40
The maintenance and cleaning of any vehicles, plant or equipment must not be carried out in areas from which contaminants can be released into any receiving waters. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- C41
Any spillage of wastes, contaminants or other materials must be cleaned up as quickly as practicable to minimise the release of wastes, contaminants or materials to any stormwater drainage system or receiving waters.
- C42
Sewage effluent All effluent released from the treatment plant must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters specified in Table C9 (Sewage effluent quality targets for dust suppression and irrigation).
- C43
Sewage effluent used for dust suppression or irrigation must not exceed sewage effluent release limits defined in Table C9 (Sewage effluent quality targets for dust suppression and irrigation). Table C9: Sewage effluent quality targets for dust suppression and irrigation Quality characteristics Release limit Units Limit type Monitoring frequency 5 day Biochemical Oxygen Demand mg/L max Monthly 20 (uninhibited) pH 6.5 to 8.5 range Monthly Monthly Free Chlorine Residual 140 mg/L max Monthly Faecal coliforms, based on the average of Colonies per 1000 max a minimum of five samples collected 100 millilitres
- C43
Sewage effluent used for dust suppression or irrigation must not cause spray drift or over spray to any sensitive or commercial place.
- C44
Subject to Conditions C41 to C43 inclusive, sewage effluent from sewage treatment facilities must be reused or evaporated and must not be directly released from the sewage treatment plant to any water way or drainage.
- C45
Groundwater Groundwater affected by the mining activities must be monitored for pH, Electrical Conductivity and water levels at frequencies and locations defined in Table C10 (Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency) and shown in Figure 2 (New Burton Mine Groundwater Monitoring Locations) of this authority. Table C10: Groundwater monitoring locations and frequencies Monitoring Points Easting Northing Monitoring Frequency BD1247P BD1248P 620264 7616055 Quarterly - water levels only BD1250P BD613C 622890 7606690 Quarterly - water levels only DDH6 622560 7607860 Quarterly 623101 7605268 Quarterly 619304 7618185 Quarterly Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- C46
Groundwater levels must be monitored, and groundwater draw down fluctuations in excess of two metres per year, not resulting from the pumping of licensed bores, must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- C47
Groundwater standing water level and quality must be monitored during exploration activities ahead of mining. This data may be used by the administering authority as grounds for amendment of groundwater monitoring and/or management requirements of this environmental authority.
- C48
The method of water sampling required by this environmental authority must comply with that set out in the latest edition of the administering authority's Water Quality Sampling Manual. Agency interest: Noise and Vibration Condition Condition number
- D1
Noise nuisance Subject to Conditions D2 and D3 of this environmental authority noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D2
When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
Noise monitoring If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D1 (Noise Limits) and Table D2 (Airblast overpressure level), are not being exceeded then the environment authority holder is not in breach of Condition D1 of this environmental authority. Monitoring must include: a) LA, max adj, T; b) relevant background sound level; c) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; d) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and e) location, date and time of recording.
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D1 (Noise Limits) and Table D2 (Airblast overpressure level), then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- D6
Vibration nuisance Subject to Conditions D7 and D8 of this environmental authority vibration from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive place.
- D7
When requested by the administering authority, vibration monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D8
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D3 (Vibration Limits), are not being exceeded then the environment authority holder is not in breach of Condition D6 of this environmental authority. Monitoring must include: a) peak particle velocity (mm/s); b) air blast overpressure level (dB linear peak); c) location of the blast/s within the mining area (including which bench level); d) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and direction; and e) location, date and time of recording.
- D9
For the purposes of Condition D6 of this environmental authority the mining activities will not cause environmental nuisance where noise from the mining activities does not exceed the criteria specified in Table D3 (Vibration Limits).
- D10
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D3 (Vibration Limits), then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- D11
Every explosive blast for the mining activity shall be designed by a competent person to achieve the criteria specified in Table D2 (Airblast overpressure level) and Table D3 (Vibration Limits).
- D12
All relevant information pertaining to the design of every explosive blast for the mining activity in relation to the criteria specified in Table D2 (Airblast overpressure level) and Table D3 (Vibration Limits) shall be kept in written and diagrammatic form. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table D1: Noise limits Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) Noise level dB(A) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am Noise measured at a `Sensitive or commercial place' LA10, adj, 10 mins B/g + 5 B/g + 5 B/g + 3 LA1, adj, 10 mins B/g + 10 B/g + 10 B/g + 5 NOTE: Where `Background' or `B/g' means background sound pressure level measured in accordance with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Table D1 does not purport to set operating hours for the mining activities. Table D2: Airblast overpressure level Airblast overpressure measured at a sensitive or commercial place Parameter Monday to Sunday 9am - 7pm Other times and public holidays Air blast overpressure level (dB [Lin] Maximum 115dB for 4 out of 5 consecutive No blasting to occur Peak) blasts Air blast overpressure level (dB [Lin] No blasting to occur 120 dB maximum Peak) NOTE: Table D2 does not purport to set limits applicable to any particular explosive blast, rather sets design criteria for every explosive blast. Table D3: Vibration Limits Vibration measured at a sensitive place Vibration parameter Monday to Sunday 9am - 7pm Other times and public holidays Peak particle velocity (mm/s) Peak particle velocity (mm/s) Maximum 5 mm/s for 4 out of 5 No blasting to occur consecutive blasts 10 mm/s maximum No blasting to occur Agency interest: Waste Condition Condition number
- E1
Waste Management Plan A Waste Management Plan must be developed and implemented, for the duration of mining activities on site. The Waste Management Plan must at a minimum include the following: a) types and amounts of regulated waste generated; b) description of how the types of regulated waste are generated and will be dealt with under the waste and resource management hierarchy; c) procedures for identifying and implementing opportunities to minimise the amount of regulated waste generated and improve practices employed; Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine d) procedures for dealing with accidents, spills and incidents that may impact on waste management; e) location of disposal of regulated waste; f) staff training on matters relevant to regulated waste management; and g) mechanisms and dates for review of the waste management plan.
- E2
Waste must not be burnt or allowed to burn on the site unless permitted by the administering authority.
- E3
A designated area must be set aside for the segregation of economically viable recycling solid or liquid waste.
- E4
Site contamination will be assessed at relinquishment of the mining tenure according to the Environmental Protection Act 1994, with results and any required remediation actions detailed in the Final Rehabilitation Report.
- E5
Records of trade waste or material leaving the Mining Lease for recycling or disposal, including the final destination and method of treatment, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994, will be maintained and be made available for inspection by an authorised person or the administering authority.
- E6
Regulated waste disposal areas on the mining lease will be capped with two meters of inert material and revegetated in accordance with available and recognised best practice following the cessation of their use as disposal areas in a manner that will encourage run-off.
- E7
Storage of tyres Scrap tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back and recycling, or waste-to-energy options must be stored in stable stacks and at least ten (10) meters from any other scrap tyre storage area, or combustible or flammable material, including vegetation.
- E8
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a ten (10) meter radius of the scrap tyre storage area.
- E9
Where no feasible recycling or waste to energy options are available, disposing of scrap tyres resulting from the mining activities in spoil emplacements is acceptable, provided tyres are placed as deep in the spoil as reasonably practicable.
- E10
Scrap tyres resulting from the mining activities disposed within the operational land must not impede saturated aquifers or compromise the stability of the consolidated landform.
- E11
Inert demolition and construction waste disposal Inert demolition and construction waste must only be disposed of into designated waste disposal areas which are consistent with the site Waste Management Plan.
- E12
Only inert demolition and construction waste will be disposed of in the in-pit disposal area.
- E13
Deposited waste must be covered as soon as practicable to limit stormwater infiltration, prevent exposure of waste, and prevent issues arising from vectors and pest species Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- E14
All reasonable and practicable measures must be taken to contain litter within the waste operations area, and retrieve litter released.
- E15
A register for the onsite waste disposal activity must be maintained by the environment authority holder and be made available for inspection by the administrating authority upon request. The register must contain: a) the type of waste disposed b) the quantity of waste disposed c) the date of disposal; and d) the disposal location (GPS coordinates and depth of disposal).
- E16
The environmental authority holder 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. Agency interest: Land Condition Condition number
- F1
Rehabilitation and final landform design All areas significantly disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated to a stable landform with a self-sustaining vegetation cover in accordance with Table F1 (Final land use rehabilitation approval schedule) and Table F2 (Landform design).
- F2
Progressive rehabilitation Progressive rehabilitation must commence within twelve (12) months of the area becoming available within the operational land.
- F3
Residual void Residual voids must comply with the following outcomes: a) residual voids must not cause any serious environmental harm to land, surface waters or any recognised groundwater aquifer, other than the environmental harm constituted by the existence of the residual void itself and subject to any other condition within this environmental authority; b) be left as stable structures with the competency certified by an appropriately qualified third party (e.g. an engineer listed on the National Professional Engineers Register); and c) be fenced or bunded appropriately to restrict human, stock and other fauna in areas representing a potential hazard.
- F4
Complete and submit a Residual Void Investigation Report for the New Burton Coal Mine to the administering authority by 19 February 2024. The Residual Void Investigation Report must propose acceptance criteria to meet the outcomes in Condition F3 and landform design criteria in Table F1 (Final land use rehabilitation approval schedule) and Table F2 (Landform design). The investigation must at a minimum include the following: a) a study of options available for minimising final void area and volume; Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine b) develop design criteria for rehabilitation of final voids; c) a void hydrology study, addressing the long-term water balance in the voids, connections to groundwater resources and water quality parameters in the long term; d) a pit wall stability study, considering the effects of long-term erosion and weathering of the pit wall and the effects of significant hydrological events; e) a study of void capability to support native flora and fauna; and f) a proposal/s for end of mine void rehabilitation success criteria and final void areas and volumes. These studies must be updated during the life of the mine and will include detailed research and modelling.
- F5
Areas which are to be progressively rehabilitated to land suitable for grazing must demonstrate achieving the specified land suitability and ensure: a) success criteria defined in the document entitled "Burton Coal Mine Environmental Management Plan" dated May 2010, Appendix 3 - Proposed rehabilitation success criteria - Grassland suitable for grazing, are met; and b) all areas disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated to a stable landform and comply with the design criteria defined in Table F2 (Landform design).
- F6
Areas which are to be progressively rehabilitated to land not suitable for grazing must demonstrate achieving the specified land suitability and ensure: a) achieve a self-sustaining native ecosystem; b) success criteria defined in the document entitled "Burton Coal Mine Environmental Management Plan" dated May 2010, Appendix 3 - Proposed rehabilitation success criteria - Bushland, are met; and c) all areas disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated to a stable landform and comply with the design criteria defined in Table F1 and Table F2.
- F7
Infrastructure All infrastructure, constructed by or for the environmental authority holder during the mining activities including water storage structures, must be removed from the site prior to mining lease surrender, except were agreed in writing by the post mining landowner / holder. NOTE: This is not applicable where the landowner / holder is also the environmental authority holder.
- F8
Topsoil Topsoil resources that are suitable for use in rehabilitation must be salvaged ahead of mining disturbance for strategic use in rehabilitation of the mine area.
- F9
The characteristics of overburden must be determined prior to disturbance by mining to a standard sufficient to enable selective handling of materials required.
- F10
Cleared vegetation from the site must be managed in accordance with the following hierarchy: a) reuse, e.g. use of logs and tree stumps as shelter for fauna in rehabilitated areas; b) recycle, e.g. mulching of vegetation and use in rehabilitation on the site; and Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine c) other alternative management options implemented in a way that causes the least amount of environmental harm.
- F11
The environmental authority holder must provide the administering authority a map that shows the aerial extent and topography of final landforms including final voids. If amendments to the map are required then the environmental authority holder must provide the administering authority with the amended map. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table F1: Final land use and rehabilitation approval schedule Disturbance Type Class [A] Rehabilitation Methods Proposed Land Use Capability Suitability Overburden VI-VII 3-4 Generally, less than 5 percent gradient on Potential for plateau and up to 20 percent on outer margins. grazing on some Includes selective topsoil placement areas concentrated in more erosion potential areas such as margins. Includes areas of bushland habitat and grasslands with potential for grazing (to be verified through grazing trials). Ramps VIII [B] 5 Ramps not in-filled with tailings, reject or pre- Not suitable for strip spoil will be basically treated as part of the grazing final void and left at angle of repose. Limited benching, battering or drainage control works may occur along adjoining spoil to control erosion. Final Voids VIII [B] 5 Those not utilised for rejects, tailings or pre-strip Not suitable for placement will remain as water storage bodies. grazing Exposed coal seams may be sealed in areas not permanently or seasonally inundated to prevent spontaneous combustion. Its potential use will be dependent on the final water quality. High walls VIII [B] 5 Highwalls will be assessed on an individual Not suitable for basis. Some will be backfilled and others grazing
- G1
Assessment of consequence category 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 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.
- G2
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. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- G3
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
- G4
Design and construction1 of a regulated structure Conditions G5 to G9 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- G5
All regulated structures must be designed by, and constructed2 under the supervision of, a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for Assessing
- G6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless the environment authority holder has submitted a consequence category assessment report and certification to the administering authority has been certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person for the design and design plan and the associated operating procedures in compliance with the relevant condition of this authority.
- G7
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 the Register of Regulated Structures.
- G8
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) for regulated dams that are dams associated with a failure to contain - seepage: 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 the dam during the operational life of the dam and for any period of decommissioning and rehabilitation of the dam.
- G9
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. 1 Construction of a dam includes modification of an existing dam -- refer to the definitions. 2 Certification of design and construction may be undertaken by different persons. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- G10
Operation of a regulated structure Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless the environment authority holder has submitted to the administering authority: a) one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the `design plan' in accordance with Condition G6, and b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications, and c) certification of those `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with Condition G9, and 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 environment authority holder has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Dams; and g) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structures.
- G11
For existing structures that are regulated structures: a) where the existing structure that is a regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the DSA volume across the system, the environment authority holder must submit to the administering authority within twelve (12) months of the commencement of this condition a copy of the certified system design plan including that structure; and b) there must be a current operational plan for the existing structures.
- G12
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.
- G13
Mandatory reporting level Conditions G14 to G17 inclusive only apply to regulated structures which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
- G14
The Mandatory Reporting Level (the MRL) must be marked on a regulated dam in such a way that during routine inspections of that dam, it is clearly observable.
- G15
The environment authority holder 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.
- G16
The environment authority holder must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
- G17
The environment authority holder must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- G18
Design Storage Allowance The environment authority 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.
- G19
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).
- G20
The environment authority holder must, as soon as possible and 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.
- G21
The environment authority holder 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.
- G22
Annual Inspection report Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- G23
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 recommended actions to ensure the integrity of the regulated structure.
- G24
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
- G25
The environment authority holder must: a) within twenty (20) business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, provide to the administering authority: i) the recommendations 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 environment authority holder, provide this to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request.
- G26
Transfer arrangements The environment authority holder must provide a copy of any reports, documentation and certifications prepared under this authority, including but not limited to any Register of Regulated Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Structures, consequence assessment, design plan and other supporting documentation, to a new holder on transfer of this authority.
- G27
Decommissioning and rehabilitation Dams must not be abandoned but be either: a) decommissioned and rehabilitated to achieve compliance with Condition G28; or b) be left in-situ for a beneficial use(s) provided that: i) it no longer contains contaminants that will migrate into the environment; ii) it contains water of a quality that is demonstrated to be suitable for its intended beneficial use(s); and iii) the administering authority, the environmental authority holder and the landholder agree in writing that the dam will be used by the landholder following the cessation of the environmentally relevant activity(ies).
- G28
After decommissioning, all significantly disturbed land caused by the carrying out of the environmentally relevant activity(ies) must be rehabilitated to meet the following final acceptance criteria: a) the landform is safe for humans and fauna; b) the landform is stable with no subsidence or erosion gullies for at least three (3) years; c) any contaminated land (e.g. contaminated soils) is remediated and rehabilitated; d) not allowing for acid mine drainage; e) there is no ongoing contamination to waters (including groundwater); f) rehabilitation is undertaken in a manner such that any actual or potential acid sulfate soils on the area of significant disturbance are treated to prevent or minimise environmental harm in accordance with the Instructions for the treatment and management of acid sulfate soils (2001); g) all significantly disturbed land is reinstated to the pre-disturbed land suitability class; and h) for land that is not being cultivated by the landholder: i) groundcover, that is not a declared pest species is established and self-sustaining; ii) vegetation of similar species richness and species diversity to pre-selected analogue sites is established and self-sustaining; iii) the maintenance requirements for rehabilitated land is no greater than that required for the land prior to its disturbance caused by carrying out the resource activities; i) for land that is to be cultivated by the landholder, cover crop is revegetated, unless the landholder will be preparing the site for cropping within three (3) months of the resource activities being completed.
- G29
Register of Regulated Structure A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the environment authority holder for each regulated dam. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine
- G30
The environment authority 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.
- G31
The environment authority holder must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures once compliance with Conditions G10 to G11 has been achieved.
- G32
The environment authority holder must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures is current and complete on any given day.
- G33
All entries in the Register of Regulated Structures must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of this authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- G34
The environment authority 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.
- G35
Transitional arrangements All existing structures that have not been assessed in accordance with either the Manual or the former Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635) or the former Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams must be assessed and certified in accordance with the Manual or the former Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635) within six (6) months of amendment of the authority adopting this schedule.
- G36
All existing structures must subsequently comply with the timetable for any further assessments in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635) specified in Table G1, depending on the consequence category for each existing structure assessed in the most recent previous certification for that structure.
- G37
Table G1 (Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures) ceases to apply for a structure once any of the following events has occurred: a) it has been brought into compliance with the hydraulic performance criteria applicable to the structure under the Manual; or b) it has been decommissioned; or c) it has been certified as no longer being assessed as a regulated structure.
- G38
Certification of the transitional assessment required by Conditions G35 and G36 (as applicable) must be provided to the administering authority within six (6) months of amendment of the authority adopting this schedule. Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine Table G1: Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures Transition period required for existing structures to achieve the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams Compliance with High Significant Low criteria >90% and a history of No transition required No transition required No transitional conditions good compliance apply. Review consequence assessment every 7 years. performance in last 5 years >70%-90% Within 7 years, unless Within 10 years, unless No transitional conditions otherwise agreed with the otherwise agreed with the apply. Review consequence assessment every 7 years. administering authority, administering authority, based on no history of based on no history of unauthorised releases. unauthorised releases. 50-70% Within 5 years unless Within 7 years unless Review consequence otherwise agreed with the otherwise agreed with the assessment every 7 years. administering authority, administering authority, based on no history of based on no history of unauthorised releases. unauthorised releases. 50% Within 5 years or as per Within 5 years or as per Review consequence compliance requirements compliance requirements assessment every 5 years. (e.g. TEP timing) (e.g. TEP timing) Permit Environmental authority EA0001002 New Burton Coal mine 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. "accepted engineering standards" in relation to dams, means those standards of design, construction, operation and maintenance that are broadly accepted within the profession of engineering as being good practice for the purpose and application being considered. In the case of dams, the most relevant documents would be publications of the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD), guidelines published by Queensland government departments, and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards. "acceptance criteria" means the measures by which the actions implemented to rehabilitate the land are