Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EA0002817 · STANMORE IP SOUTH PTY LTD
Coal environmental authority EA0002817 (STANMORE IP SOUTH PTY LTD), Granted. 176 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100702802.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- STANMORE IP SOUTH PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML700046; ML700047; ML700048
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100702802 · effective 2024-08-21
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
176 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
General 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
Authorised activities In carrying out the mining activities authorised by this environmental authority, disturbance of land: a) is authorised in the areas marked `A'; and b) is not authorised in the areas marked `B'; and c) is only authorised in areas marked `C' to the extent reasonably necessary for infrastructure. The areas stated in a) to c) of this condition, are shown in Appendix 1, Figure 1: Authorised mining activities - Isaac Downs of this environmental authority.
- A3
Scope of activity This environmental authority authorises the mining of five (5) million tonnes of run of mine (ROM) coal per annum.
- A4
Prevent and/or minimise likelihood of environmental harm In carrying out the mining activities the environmental authority holder must take all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent and/or to minimise the likelihood of environmental harm being caused.
- A5
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The environmental authority holder must: a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner; and d) ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are properly calibrated. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- A6
Monitoring records Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this environmental authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than five (5) years.
- A7
Management Plans and Reports Management plans and reports required under any condition of this environmental authority must be developed by an appropriately qualified person.
- A8
All records, reports, plans and programs required by this environmental authority, must be made available to the administering authority within five (5) business days of the administering authority's request.
- A9
Monitoring and determinations required under any condition of this environmental authority must be conducted by an appropriately qualified person(s).
- A10
Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceedances The administering authority must be notified in writing within twenty-four (24) hours after the environmental authority holder becomes aware of any emergency or incident that results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or is reasonably expected to be not in accordance, with the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A11
Notifications made under Condition A10 must include the following information: a) the environmental authority number; b) the holder/s of the environmental authority; c) the name and telephone number of a designated contact person who is authorised to talk with the administering authority on behalf of the environmental authority holder in relation to the incident or emergency; d) the location of the event or release, including a physical address, lot on plan description (if available), GPS coordinates and any other information necessary to identify the specific location of the incident or emergency; e) the time and date of the incident or emergency; f) the time the holder of the environmental authority became aware of the incident or emergency; g) details of any landholders affected or potentially affected by the incident or emergency; h) the suspected cause of the incident or emergency; i) the environmental harm caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the incident or emergency; and j) actions taken to prevent or mitigate any environmental harm caused by the incident or emergency. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- A12
Within ten (10) business days following the initial notification as per Condition A10 of an emergency or incident, 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.
- A13
Complaints The environmental authority holder must record all environmental complaints and include the following details: a) name, address and contact details for the complainant; b) time and date of complaint; c) time and date of notification to the administering authority; d) reasons for the complaint, including the location of the issue; e) investigations undertaken; f) conclusions formed; g) actions taken to resolve the complaint; h) any abatement measures implemented; and i) person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A14
Any complaint of nuisance or environmental harm must be investigated by the environmental authority holder. If the complaint is validated, the environmental authority holder must: a) implement abatement measures as soon as reasonably practicable so that the environmental harm or nuisance to which the complaint relates ceases or no longer negatively impacts the complainant; and b) provide full details of the complaint to the administering authority within twenty-four (24) hours of validating the complaint. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- A15
When requested by the administering authority to undertake relevant specified monitoring to investigate any complaint of environmental harm or nuisance, the environmental authority holder must: a) within a timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority, commence monitoring; b) undertake the monitoring for a duration nominated or agreed to by the administering authority; and provide the results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of completion of the investigation or monitoring, or no later than ten (10) business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation.
- A16
If the monitoring undertaken in accordance with Condition A15 indicates the occurrence of environmental harm or nuisance then the environmental authority holder must: a) address any complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and implement abatement measures as soon as reasonably practicable so that the environmental harm or nuisance to which the complaint relates ceases or no longer negatively impacts the sensitive receptor.
- A17
Risk management A risk management system must be developed and implemented for all stages of mining activities and mirror the content requirements of the Standards Australia Risk management - Principles and guidelines (AS/NZS ISO 31000), or the latest edition of a Standards Australia for risk management, to the extent relevant to environmental management.
- A18
Third-party reporting An appropriately qualified independent, third party auditor must be nominated to audit compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority. The third party audit must be completed one (1) year from commencement of the mining activities, and then at regular intervals not exceeding thirty-six (36) months.
- A19
Within ninety (90) days of completing the audit, as required by Condition A18, a written report must be provided to the administering authority that has been certified by the appropriately qualified independent third party auditor, detailing any non-compliance issues that were found (if no non-compliance issues were found this should be stated in the report). If non-compliance issues were found the report must also address: a) actions taken by the holder of this environmental authority to ensure compliance with this environmental authority; and actions taken to prevent a recurrence of any identified non-compliance. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- A20
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline 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 (2) 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 Conditions H1 to H33, 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.
- A21
Definitions Words and phrases used throughout this environmental authority are defined in the Definitions section of this environmental authority. 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 are to be used. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule B - Air Condition Condition number
- B1
The release of dust and/or particulate matter or both resulting from the authorised mining activities must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive receptor or commercial place.
- B2
When requested by the administering authority or as a result of a complaint, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken, and the results thereof notified to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of the monitoring period. Dust and particulate matter emissions generated by the authorised mining activities must not exceed the following levels when measured at any sensitive receptor or commercial place: a) Dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one (1) 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, monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: i. 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 ii. Australian Standard AS3580.9.9 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter-- PM10 low volume sampler-- Gravimetric method; or iii. Australian Standard AS3580.9.11 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter-- PM10 beta attenuation monitors. 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 either of AS/NZS3580.9.10 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM (sub)2.5(/sub) low volume sampler--Gravimetric method or AS/NZS3580.9.12 (2013): Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM2.5 beta attenuation monitors. d) A concentration of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere of 90 micrograms per cubic metre over a one (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. Where possible the sampling frequency will be one (1) day in three (3) as required, or three (3) days per week based on six (6) days of operation per week. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- B3
If the monitoring indicates an exceedance of the relevant limits in Condition B2, then an investigation must be undertaken to determine whether the exceedance is due to emissions from the activity. If the authorised mining activities are found to be the cause of the exceedance then dust abatement measures must be implemented as soon as reasonably practicable so that emissions of dust from the mining activities do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- B4
If during the monitoring period nominated as per Condition B2, there is an exceedance of the relevant limits listed in Condition B2, the environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority within twenty-four (24) hours of the exceedance occurring. The notification must also include the actions taken in accordance with Condition B3.
- B5
Dust Management Plan At least one (1) month prior to the commencement of mining activities for the project, a Dust Management Plan must be developed and submitted to the administering authority for review. The administering authority's comments must be addressed in the final version of the Dust Management Plan which must be implemented by the environmental authority holder. The Dust Management Plan must include, but not necessarily be limited to: a) procedures for monitoring dust emissions from the project, in accordance with the conditions of this approval; b) details of locations, frequencies and methods for monitoring PM10, PM2.5, TSP and deposited particulate matter (dust deposition); c) details of monitoring in response to a complaint using equipment approved under the relevant Australian Standards; d) details of at least one meteorological station capable of monitoring wind direction and speed; e) detail how real-time monitoring data will be utilised to inform environmental management decisions associated with the mining activities; and f) a framework for identifying actual and potential dust impacts, and for applying pro-active and reactive mitigation and management measures to address those impacts.
- B6
The Dust Management Plan required by Condition B5 must also include: a) a preventative management system for PM10, PM2.5 and TSP; b) real time monitoring program for PM10 and PM2.5 between the Isaac Downs Coal Mine and the Township of Moranbah; c) trigger action response program; and d) procedures for updating the Isaac Downs Coal Mine website to enable public access to the monitoring results.
- B7
An annual report on the Dust Management Plan required by Condition B5 must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and submitted to the administering authority with each annual return. The report must include: a) a review of the suitability of the preventative dust management system and the trigger action response program; Innovation Permit Environmental authority b) recommendations or improvements to the Dust Management Plan, including whether additional monitoring locations are required; and c) the results of the real time monitoring program and the actions taken to reduce potential impacts on sensitive receptors and commercial places from the authorised mining activities.
- B8
Spontaneous Combustion Management Plan A Spontaneous Combustion Management Plan must be developed and implemented prior to the commencement of the mining activities. The Spontaneous Combustion Management Plan must: a) identify potential and actual spontaneous combustion heating areas; b) include regular inspections of spontaneous combustion heating areas; c) include a risk assessment that will guide and prioritise management actions; d) include remedial actions where a high risk has been identified; and e) describe a program for the review of the effectiveness of the Spontaneous Combustion Management Plan.
- B9
Odour The release of noxious or offensive odour(s) or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminant(s) resulting from the mining activities must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive receptor or commercial place.
- B10
If the administering authority determines odour released from the mining activities to constitute an environmental nuisance, the environmental authority holder must implement abatement measures so that emissions from the mining activities do not result in further environmental nuisance. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule C - Surface Water Condition Condition number
- C1
Contaminant release Contaminants that have, or may have the potential to cause environmental harm, must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters as a result of the 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 point specified in Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters as depicted in Appendix 1, Figure 2: Location of Water Release Points, Water Quality Monitoring Points and Infrastructure Areas attached to this environmental authority. Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Point, Sources and Receiving Waters. Release Easting Northing Mine Affected Receiving (GDA94 - Zone Water Source Waters Point (GDA94 - Zone 55) and Location Monitoring Point Description (RP) 55) 7563311 Mine Water Release Valve of 5 Mile Gully Dam Mine Water Dam RP 1 620661
- C3
The release of mine affected water to waters from the release point must be monitored at the locations specified in Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters for each quality characteristic and at the frequency specified in Table C2: Mine Affected Water Release Limits and Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels. Note: The administering authority will take into consideration any extenuating circumstances prior to determining an appropriate enforcement response in the event Condition C3 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. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Table C2: Mine Affected Water Release Limits. Quality Characteristic Release Limits Monitoring Frequency Electrical conductivity Release limits specified in Table (-S/cm) C4 for variable flow criteria. pH (pH Unit) 6.5 (minimum) Daily during release (the first sample must be 9.0 (maximum) taken within two (2) hours of Total Suspended Solids commencement of release). (mg/L) Release limits specified in Table
- C4
for variable flow criteria. Sulphate Release limits specified in Table (SO42-) (mg/L) C4 for variable flow criteria. Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels. Quality Trigger Comment on Trigger Level Monitoring Frequency Characteristic Levels (-g/L) For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Commencement Aluminium 55 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on low of release within reliability guideline (2) hours and Antimony 9 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD thereafter guideline weekly during Arsenic 13 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD release guideline Cadmium 0.2 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Chromium IV 1.0 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Copper 1.4 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on low reliability guideline Iron 700 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Lead 3.4 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for CV FIMS Mercury 0.2 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Nickel 11 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Zinc 8.0 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Boron 940 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on low reliability guideline Cobalt 1.4 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Manganese 1900 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on low reliability guideline Molybdenum 34 Innovation Permit Environmental authority Quality Trigger Comment on Trigger Level Monitoring Characteristic Levels (-g/L) For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD Frequency 5 guideline Selenium 1.0 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for 1.0 ICPMS Silver 10 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for 900 ICPMS Uranium 1100 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for ICPMS Vanadium 20 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Ammonia 100 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on ambient Qld WQ Guidelines (2006) for TN Nitrate 320
- C4
An automatic stream flow gauging station/s must be 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. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Table C4: Mine Affected Water Release During Flow Events Receiving Release Gauging Gauging Gauging Receiving Receiving Maximum Release Limits waters/ Point station Station Station Water Water Flow release rate stream (RP) Easting Northing Flow Criteria for (for all Electrical Isaac (GDA94 (GDA94 - Recording discharge combined RP conductivity Isaac River RP1 Downs1 - Zone 55) Frequency (m3/s) flows) (-S/cm): (via 5 Mile Zone55) < 2m3/s 720-S/cm Gully) 619857 7562207 Continuous Very Low (minimum Flow 0.142m3/sec Sulphate (SO42-): daily) <4m3/s for a 250 mg/L period of 28 days after TSS: 55 mg/L natural flow events that Electrical exceed 4 conductivity m3/s (-S/cm): 3,000-S/cm Low Flow 4m3/sec Sulphate (SO42-): 300mg/L Medium 0.257m3/sec Flow TSS: 55 mg/L 10m3/sec Electrical High Flow 1.09m3/sec Conductivity 50m3/sec (-S/cm): 4,000 Very High 2.02m3/sec Flow Sulphate (SO42-): 100m3/sec 300mg/L Flood Flow 3.07m3/sec TSS: 200 mg/L 250m3/sec Electrical conductivity (-S/cm): 5,000-S/cm Sulphate (SO42-): 400mg/L TSS: 200 mg/L Electrical conductivity (-S/cm): 5,000-S/cm
- C5
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, the release of mine affected water to waters in accordance with Condition C2 must only take place in accordance with the receiving water flow criteria and water quality for discharge specified in Table C4: Mine Affected Water Release During Flow Events for the release point specified in Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters.
- C6
The daily quantity of mine affected water released from the authorised release point (RP1) must be measured and recorded at the monitoring points specified in Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters.
- C7
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.
- C8
If any trigger levels specified in Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels are exceeded for any quality characteristic at the release point specified in Table
- C1
Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters during a release event the downstream results (IR2 specified in Table C7: Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Down Stream Monitoring Points) must be compared to the trigger values specified in Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels: a) where the downstream results do not exceed the trigger values then no action is to be taken; or b) where the downstream results exceed the trigger values specified in Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels for any quality characteristic, compare the results of the downstream site to the results from the upstream monitoring site (IR1A specified in Table C7: Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Down Stream Monitoring Points) and; i. 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 ii. where the downstream result is greater than the upstream result, complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority via WaTERS within ninety (90) days, outlining: 1) details of the investigations carried out; and 2) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Note: Where an exceedance of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with Condition C8(b)(ii), no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- C9
Notification of release event The administering authority must be notified via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours after commencing a release of mine affected water to the receiving environment in accordance with Condition C2. Notification must include the submission of the following information: a) release commencement date and time; b) release location (release point/s); c) release rate; d) water quality of the release including EC and pH; e) receiving water/s including flow rate when release occurred; and f) estimated duration and volume of the release.
- C10
The administering authority must be notified via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of a release event notified under Condition C9. The release cessation notification must include the following information: a) release cessation date and time; b) details of the receiving waters; including the natural flow rate; c) volume of water released; d) all in-situ water quality monitoring results; and e) 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 C11 and C12 provided the relevant details of the release are included within the notification provided in accordance with Conditions C11, C12 and C13.
- C11
Within twenty-eight (28) days of notification under Condition C10, the following information must be provided to the administering authority via WaTERS: a) confirmation of: i. the release commencement date and time; ii. the release cessation date and time; iii. details of the receiving water/s including the natural flow rate; iv. volume of water released; b) all in-situ and laboratory water quality monitoring results; c) details assessing compliance of the release with the conditions of Schedule C: Water of this environmental authority (i.e. contamination limits, natural flow, discharge volume); d) whether the release resulted in any impacts to the receiving environment; and e) any other matter(s) pertinent to the water release event. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- C12
Notification of release event exceedance If the release limits defined in Table C2: Mine Affected Water Release Limits are exceeded, the administering authority must be notified via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the results.
- C13
If an exceedance in accordance with Condition C8 (b) (ii) is identified, the administering authority must be notified via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the result.
- C14
A report is to be provided to the administering authority via WaTERS within twenty-eight (28) days of a release occurring that is not in compliance with conditions of this environmental authority. The report must include the following information: a) the reason for the release; b) the location of the release; c) the total volume of the release and which (if any) part of this volume was non- compliant; d) the total duration of the release and which (if any) part of this period was non- compliant; e) all water quality monitoring results (including all laboratory analyses); f) identification of any environmental harm as a result of the non-compliance; g) all calculations; and h) any other matters pertinent to the water release event.
- C15
Monitoring of water storage quality Water storages stated in Table C5: Water Storage Monitoring (As illustrated in Appendix 1, Figure 2: Location of Water Release Points, Water Quality Monitoring Points, Dams and Infrastructure Areas) must be monitored quarterly for: a) the water quality characteristics specified in Table C2: Mine Affected Water Release Limits and Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels at the monitoring locations and at the monitoring frequency specified in Table C5: Water Storage Monitoring; and b) the volume of water held in the each of the water storages listed in Table C5: Water Storage Monitoring. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Table C5: Water Storage Monitoring Water Storage Easting Northing Monitoring Frequency of Description (GDA94 - Zone 55) Monitoring (GDA94 - Zone 55) Location Quarterly Raw Water Dam 620784 7563948 Dam wall Quarterly (RWD) Quarterly Haul Road Holding 620886 7563929 Dam wall Quarterly Dam 1 (HR_HD1) Quarterly Quarterly Haul Road Holding 621018 7563838 Dam wall Quarterly Dam 2 (HR_HD2) Quarterly Fill Point Dam (FPD) 621156 7563544 Dam wall 7563671 Dam wall MIA Dam 620720 7563426 Dam wall Mine Water Dam 620460 (MWD) ROM Dam 621075 7563144 Dam wall 7559379 Dam wall Southern Sed Dam 622786 (SSD) Notes: 1. Monitoring against receiving environment limits is for interpretation only to ensure adequate management of water storages to prevent environmental harm. 2. All metals and metalloids must be measured as total (unfiltered) and dissolved (filtered). 3. Coordinates of dams indicative location only and subject to change during detailed design.
- C16
Receiving environment monitoring and contaminant trigger levels The quality of the receiving waters must be monitored at the locations specified in Table C6: Receiving Water Upstream and Down Stream Monitoring Points and depicted in Appendix 1, Figure 2: Location of Water Release Points, Water Quality Monitoring Points and Infrastructure Areas attached to this environmental authority, for each quality characteristic and at the monitoring frequency stated in Table C7: Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Table C6: Receiving Water Upstream and Down Stream Monitoring Points Monitoring Points Receiving Waters Location Latitude (GDA94, Longitude (GDA94, Description decimal degrees) decimal degrees) Upstream Background Monitoring Points
- IR1
Isaac River upstream -22.0497 148.1303 IR1A Isaac River upstream - 850m -22.0425 148.1603
- IR2
Isaac River Site 2 -22.0407 148.1685
- IR4
Isaac River Site 4 -22.0732 148.1931
- IR5
Isaac River downstream -22.0763 148.2045
- C17
If quality characteristics of the receiving water at the Downstream Monitoring Point (IR2) exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Table C7: Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels during a release event the downstream results must be compared to the upstream results in the receiving waters and: a) where the downstream result (IR2) is the same or a lower value than the upstream value (IR1A) 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 via WaTERS by 1 April each year, 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 C17 (b) ii, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic.
- C18
Receiving environment monitoring program (REMP) A Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) must be developed and implemented to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality and flows due to the authorised mining activities. 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 Isaac River within ten (10) kilometres downstream of the release point specified in Table C1: Mine Affected Water Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters. The REMP should encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values downstream of the authorised mining activities that will potentially be directly affected by an authorised release of mine affected water.
- C19
The REMP must: a) assess the condition or state of receiving waters, including upstream conditions, spatially within the weed area, considering background water quality characteristics based on accurate and reliable monitoring data that takes into consideration temporal variation (e.g. seasonality); b) be designed to facilitate assessment against water quality objectives for the relevant environmental values that need to be protected; c) include monitoring from background reference sites (e.g. upstream or background) and downstream sites from the release location (as a minimum, the locations specified in Table
- C6
Receiving Water and Down Stream Monitoring Points); 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; Innovation Permit Environmental authority e) include monitoring and assessment of dissolved oxygen saturation, temperature and all water quality parameters listed in Table C2: Mine Affected Water Release Limits and Table C3: Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels; f) include, where appropriate, monitoring of metals/metalloids in sediments (in accordance with ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000, BATLEY and/or the most recent version of AS5667.1 Guidance on Sampling of Bottom Sediments); g) include, where appropriate, monitoring of macroinvertebrates in accordance with the AusRivas methodology, h) incorporate a riparian corridor monitoring program to monitor impacts on riparian ecosystems; i) apply procedures and/or guidelines from ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 and other relevant guideline documents; j) describe sampling and analysis methods and quality assurance and control; and k) incorporate stream flow and hydrological information in the interpretations of water quality and biological data.
- C20
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations in accordance with Conditions C18 and C19 must be prepared annually and submitted to the administering authority via WaTERS. 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 limits and or triggers to protect downstream environmental values.
- C21
Conditions C18 to C20 inclusive do not apply if the environmental authority holder is a participant of the FRREMP.
- C22
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority in a written statement within twenty (20) business days of ceasing to be a participant of the FRREMP. The written statement must detail how the environmental authority holder is going to fulfil the requirements of Conditions C18 to C20 inclusive.
- C23
The release of mine affected water to internal water management infrastructure is permitted provided the infrastructure is installed and operated in accordance with a Water Management Plan required by Conditions C29 to C33 inclusive.
- C24
Water reuse 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 irrigation water subject to compliance with quality release limits in Table C8: Irrigation Water Release Limits; or Innovation Permit Environmental authority b) supplying water for construction and/or road maintenance in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority. Table C8: Irrigation Water Release Limits. Quality characteristic Units Minimum Maximum pH Electrical Conductivity pH units 6.5 8.5 -S/cm N/A 2900
- C25
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 voids, dams or tanks, for the purpose of supplying water to, or transferred from, an adjoining mine. The volume, pH and electrical conductivity of water transferred to an adjoining mine must be monitored and recorded.
- C26
If mine affected water is given or transferred to another person in accordance with Condition
- C24
or Condition C25, the transfer must be in accordance with a written agreement (the third party agreement) that: a) includes a commitment from the transferee to use it in such a way so as to prevent environmental harm or public health incidents; b) reflects 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) is signed by both parties to the agreement.
- C27
The release of any contaminants as permitted by this environmental authority, directly or indirectly to waters, must not result in any: a) visible discolouration of receiving waters; or b) 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 via WaTERS by 1 April each year: 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; f) the results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority; and Innovation Permit Environmental authority g) water quality monitoring data where required by the environmental authority (release, receiving environment, REMP, water storages, sewage treatment plants and groundwater) must be provided to the administering authority in the specified electronic format via WaTERS.
- C29
Water Management Plan A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person for all stages of mining and implemented.
- C30
The Water Management Plan required by Condition C29 must: a) provide for effective management of actual and potential environmental impacts resulting from water management associated with all stages of mining activities carried out under this environmental authority; 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. measures to manage and prevent saline drainage; v. measures to manage and prevent acid rock drainage; vi. contingency procedures for emergencies; and vii. a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the Water Management Plan.
- C31
The Water Management Plan required by Condition C29 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 C30; 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.
- C32
A written response must be attached to the review report required by Condition C31, 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.
- C33
The review report required by Condition C31 and the written response to the review report required by Condition C32 must be submitted to the administering authority via WaTERS by 1 April of each year.
- C34
Saline drainage Innovation Permit Environmental authority Proper and effective measures must be taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of saline drainage.
- C35
Acid rock drainage Proper and effective measures must be taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of acid rock drainage.
- C36
Stormwater and water sediment controls An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented for all stages of the authorised mining activities on the site to minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of stormwater.
- C37
The Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plan required under Condition C36 must: a) detail how ESC control measures will adequately minimise the release of sediment to receiving waters and include the following: i. define all catchment areas; ii. detail the implementation of ESC measures required for each catchment area; iii. assess each different soil and spoil type and their characteristics; iv. specify design criteria for all proposed ESC structures; b) detail the locations and descriptions of all ESC measures; and c) provide an audit schedule to ensure ESC controls are maintained.
- C38
A written review of the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plan required under Condition
- C36
must be undertaken annually. The review must: a) include a statement that the ESC Plan has been prepared by an appropriately qualified person; b) assess the ESC plan against the requirements under Condition C37; 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 identify any amendments made to the ESC Plan.
- C39
A copy of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan required under Condition C36 and the annual reviews of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be provided to the administering authority on request. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- C40
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 C36; and b) water management infrastructure that is installed and operated, in accordance with a Water Management Plan that complies with Condition C29, for the purpose of ensuring water does not become mine affected water.
- C41
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.
- C42
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.
- C43
Sewage Treatment Sewage treatment activities must be undertaken in accordance with the standard conditions for Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule D: Groundwater Condition Condition number
- D1
Groundwater Contaminants must not be released directly or indirectly to groundwater.
- D2
Groundwater quality and levels must be monitored at the locations and frequencies defined in Table D1: Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency and Appendix 1, Figure 3 - Groundwater monitoring bore network.
- D3
Groundwater quality monitoring required by Condition D2, must be monitored for the parameters outlined in Table D2: Groundwater quality limits. Results and analysis of groundwater monitoring must be submitted annually by 1 April to the administering authority.
- D4
A baseline groundwater monitoring program must be developed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person(s) and be provided to the administering authority. The baseline groundwater monitoring program must: a) include bores MBID19, MBID25 and MBID27; b) include at least twelve (12) sampling events that are no more than two (2) months apart over a two (2) year period, so as to determine background groundwater quality; c) include a conceptual model used to determine the location of groundwater bores; d) allow for the identification of natural groundwater level trends and groundwater contaminant limits; e) identify remaining groundwater quality limits and groundwater level trigger limits as per Table D2: Groundwater quality limits and Table D3: Groundwater level monitoring to support an environmental authority amendment submitted within two (2) years of the environmental authority being granted.
- D5
Results of monitoring of groundwater quality bores identified in Table D2: Groundwater quality limits must not exceed any of the contaminant limits specified in Table D2: Groundwater quality limits for the same monitoring bore on three (3) consecutive quarterly sampling occasions.
- D6
If the contaminant limits specified Table D2: Groundwater quality limits are exceeded at the same monitoring bore on three (3) consecutive quarterly sampling occasions the holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the results.
- D7
The administering authority must be notified via WaTERS within twenty eight (28) days following detection of drawdown fluctuations exceeding that specified at any bore in Table D3: Groundwater level trigger threshold when measured against lowest standing water level data recorded prior to overburden removal. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- D8
Within fourteen (14) days of notification given under Condition D6 or D7 an investigation must commence to determine if the exceedance is a result of: a) mining activities authorised under this environmental authority; or b) seasonal/natural variation; or c) neighbouring land use resulting in groundwater impacts, or d) any other potential cause.
- D9
If the investigation under Condition D8 determines that the exceedance was caused by the mining activities, authorised under this environmental authority, then a further investigation must be undertaken which must determine whether environmental harm has occurred or may occur, and the extent thereof.
- D10
If the investigation undertaken under Condition D9 determines that environmental harm has occurred, or may occur, the following action must be taken within twenty-eight (28) days after completing the investigation under Condition D9: a) implementation of measures as soon as reasonably practicable to reduce environmental harm including potential environmental harm; and b) development of long-term mitigation measures to address any existing groundwater contamination and prevent recurrence of groundwater contamination which is implemented in a reasonable time period; and c) if environmental harm has occurred as a result of groundwater drawdown exceedances, I. determine any actions required to reduce the potential for environmental harm; and II. determine any mitigation measures required to limit the drawdown in the affected groundwater resource. d) document the steps taken under Condition D10(a), (b), and (c), and provide the documentation to the administering authority. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- D11
Groundwater Management and Monitoring Program A Groundwater Management and Monitoring Program (GMMP) must be developed, implemented and provided to the administering authority at least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of mining activities (excluding exploration and ecological monitoring activities). The GMMP will: a) identify all potential sources of contamination to groundwater from mining activities; b) provides a hydrogeological conceptual groundwater model; and c) identifies all environmental values that must be protected; d) details groundwater levels in all identified aquifers present across and adjacent to the site to confirm existing groundwater flow paths; e) estimates the groundwater inflow to rehabilitated landforms and surface water ingress to groundwater from flooding events using the groundwater model; f) ensures all potential groundwater impacts due to mining activities are identified, monitored and mitigated; g) ensures adequate groundwater monitoring and data analysis is undertaken to achieve the following objectives: I. detect any impacts to groundwater level due to the mining activities; II. detect any impacts to groundwater quality due to the mining activities; III. determine compliance with Conditions D5 and D7; and IV. determine trends in groundwater quality and levels; h) documents groundwater management and monitoring methodologies undertaken for the duration of all mining activities; i) provides an appropriate quality assurance and quality control program; and j) includes a review process to identify improvements to the program that includes addressing any comments provided by the administering authority.
- D12
The Groundwater Management and Monitoring Program required by Condition D11 and the data collected must be reviewed every two (2) years by an appropriately qualified person. The review must: a) include the assessment of all groundwater levels and quality data for all groundwater bores listed within Table D1: Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency to determine long term trends; b) assess the suitability of the groundwater monitoring network, including an assessment of whether additional groundwater quality parameter limits, trigger values or compliance bores are required for all groundwater aquifers potentially impacted by the authorised mining activities; and c) be in a report that must be submitted to the administering authority upon request. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- D13
The following information must be recorded in relation to all groundwater sampling: 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; and d) the results of all monitoring.
- D14
Monitoring and sampling of groundwater must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Monitoring and Sampling Manual.
- D15
Bore construction and maintenance and decommissioning The construction, maintenance and management of groundwater bores (including groundwater monitoring bores) must be undertaken in a manner that prevents or minimises impacts to the environment and ensures the integrity of the bores to obtain accurate monitoring. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Table D1: Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency (Water Quality and Levels)A Site Monitoring Easting Northing Top of Screening Monitoring MBID01 unit (GDA94) (GDA94) casing interval frequency (mAHD) (mbgl) Alluvium 620649 7562169 Quarterly 203.23 11-17 MBID02 Alluvium/ 622135 7559499 200.77 11-17 Quarterly weathered 622014 7559511 MBID03 Permian Coal 622010 7559519 201.95 14-20 Quarterly MBID04 Measures 622511 7558982 202.02 56-62 Quarterly MBID05 Alluvium 622890 7558822 622883 7558685 200.32 12-18 Quarterly MBID06 Leichhardt 623187 7558824 MBID07 Seam/ Vermont 621866 7559833 198.85 13-19 Quarterly MBID08 Seam 623473 7558924 198.86 20-26 Quarterly Alluvium/ 198.68 11-17 Quarterly MBID10 weathered 622395 7559910 MBID14 Triassic 201.80 37-43 Quarterly (VWP1, 2 & 3) sediments Weathered n/a - VWP n/a - VWP n/a - VWP MBID15 Triassic sediments 202.74 95-101 Quarterly Weathered Triassic sediments Alluvium/ weathered Triassic sediments Leichhardt Seam/ Vermont Seam Multilevel vibrating wire piezometer grouted in the overburden, Leichhardt and Vermont seams Leichhardt Seam MBID17 Alluvium 619794 7562476 201.33 9-15 Quarterly MBID18 Leichhardt 623334 7561702 222.17 54-66 Quarterly MBID19 Seam 202.43
- E1
Noise nuisance Noise, vibration and airblast overpressure resulting from the authorised mining activities must not cause a nuisance, at any sensitive receptor or commercial place.
- E2
A Noise, Vibration and Blast Management Plan must be implemented at the site and include the following as a minimum: a) be developed by an appropriately qualified person; b) identification of all potential sensitive and commercial locations which may be affected by noise and vibration impacts from the mining activities; c) identification of all major sources of noise and vibration emissions that may occur as result of the operation of the project; d) description of the procedures to manage the noise and vibration emissions from the sources identified; e) collection of noise and vibration data using the methods described in the Noise and Vibration Monitoring Program; f) identifying adverse meteorological conditions likely to produce elevated levels of noise and vibration at a sensitive or commercial place due to mining activities; g) planning to activate the timely implementation of additional noise and vibration controls during adverse meteorological conditions; h) protocols for regular maintenance of plant and equipment, to minimise the potential for noise and vibration emissions; and i) description of procedures to be undertaken if any exceedance is detected. j) consideration of best practice environmental management noise and vibration control measures; and k) a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the Noise, Vibration and Blast Management Plan.
- E3
Noise monitoring When requested by the administering authority, or as a result of a complaint, noise monitoring must be undertaken and the results thereof notified to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of the monitoring period. Noise from the authorised mining activities must not exceed the limits specified in Table E1: Noise limits at any sensitive receptor or commercial place. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- E4
Monitoring required by Condition E2 must include: a) LA10, adj, 10 mins; b) LA1, adj, 10 mins; c) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; d) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; e) effects due to extraneous factors such as traffic noise; and f) location date and time of recording.
- E5
If the monitoring indicates an exceedance of the relevant limits in Table E1: Noise limits, an investigation must be undertaken to determine whether the exceedance is due to the authorised mining activities. If the authorised mining activities are found to be the cause of the exceedance then noise abatement measures must be implemented as soon as reasonably practicable so that noise from the activity does not result in further environmental nuisance.
- E6
If during monitoring as required by Condition E3, there is an exceedance of the relevant limits listed in Table E1: Noise limits, the administering authority must be notified within seven (7) days of the exceedance occurring. The notification must also include the actions taken in accordance with Condition E5. Table E1: Noise limits Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) Noise level dB(a) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am LAeq 15min Noise measured at a `Sensitive Receptor'
- E7
The method of measurement and reporting of noise monitoring must comply with the current edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual.
- E8
Vibration nuisance When requested by the administering authority, or as a result of a complaint, vibration monitoring must be undertaken, and the results thereof notified to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of the monitoring period. Vibration from the authorised mining activities must not exceed the limits specified in Table E2: Vibration limits, at any sensitive receptor or commercial place. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- E9
Monitoring required by Condition E8 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, wind speed and direction; and e) location, date and time of recording. Table E2: Vibration limits Vibration measured at a sensitive or commercial place Vibration Parameter Monday to Sunday 9am - 7pm Other times and public Peak particle velocity (mm/s) holidays Peak particle velocity (mm/s) Maximum 5 mm/s for 9 out of 10 No blasting to occur consecutive blasts 10 mm/s maximum No blasting to occur
- E10
If the monitoring indicates an exceedance of the relevant limits in Table E2: Vibration limits then an investigation must occur as to whether the exceedance is due to the authorised mining activities. If the authorised mining activities are found to be the cause of the exceedance then abatement measures must be implemented as soon as reasonably practicable so that vibration from the activity does not result in further environmental nuisance.
- E11
If during monitoring as required by Condition E8, there is an exceedance of the relevant limits listed in Table E2: Vibration limits, the administering authority must be notified within seven (7) days of the exceedance occurring. The notification must also include the actions taken in accordance with Condition E10.
- E12
Every explosive blast for the mining activities must be designed by a competent person to achieve the criteria specified in Table E2: Vibration limits and Table E3: Airblast overpressure level.
- E13
All relevant information pertaining to the design of every explosive blast for the mining activities in relation to the criteria specified in Table E2: Vibration limits and Table E3: Airblast overpressure level must be kept in written and diagrammatic form.
- E14
Airblast overpressure nuisance When requested by the administering authority, or as a result of a complaint, airblast overpressure monitoring must be undertaken and the results thereof notified to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of the monitoring period. The airblast Innovation Permit Environmental authority overpressure level from blasting operations must not exceed the limits defined in Table E3: Airblast overpressure level at any sensitive receptor or commercial place. Table E3: Airblast overpressure level Parameter Airblast overpressure measured at a sensitive receptor or commercial place Air blast overpressure level (dB [Lin] Peak) Monday to Sunday 9am - 7pm Other times and public holidays Air blast overpressure level (dB [Lin] Peak) Maximum 115 dB for 9 out of 10 No blasting to occur consecutive blasts 120 dB maximum No blasting to occur
- E15
Airblast overpressure monitoring required by Condition E14 must include the following descriptors, characteristics and conditions: a) location of the blast(s) within the mining area (including which bench level); b) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and direction; and c) location, date and time of recording.
- E16
If the monitoring indicates an exceedance of the relevant limits in Table E3: Airblast overpressure level then an investigation must be completed as to whether the exceedance is due to the authorised mining activities. If the authorised mining activities are found to be the cause of the exceedance then airblast overpressure abatement measures must be implemented as soon as reasonably practicable so that vibration from the activity does not result in further environmental nuisance.
- E17
If during monitoring as required by Condition E14, there is an exceedance of the relevant limits listed in Table E3: Airblast overpressure level, the administering authority must be notified within seven (7) days of the exceedance occurring. The notification must also include the actions taken in accordance with Condition E16.
- E18
The method of measurement and reporting of airblast overpressure levels must comply with the current edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule F - Waste Condition Condition number
- F1
Storage and disposal 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) metres from any other scrap tyre storage area, or combustible or flammable material, including vegetation.
- F2
Where no feasible recycling or waste-to-energy options are available, disposing of scrap tyres resulting from the authorised mining activities in spoil emplacements is acceptable, provided tyres are placed as deep in the spoil as reasonably practicable. A record must be kept of the number and location for tyres disposed.
- F3
Scrap tyres resulting from the authorised mining activities disposed within the operational land must not impede saturated aquifers or compromise the stability of the consolidated landform.
- F4
Waste management Unless otherwise permitted by a condition of this environmental authority or with prior approval from the administering authority and in accordance with a relevant standard operating procedure, waste must not be burnt.
- F5
Waste disposal Waste, other than any spoil, tailings or overburden removed as part of the authorised mining activities or permitted by another condition of the environmental authority, must not be disposed of within any void created by this activity. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- F6
Waste Management A Waste Management Plan for non-mining waste must be implemented that: a) describes how the Isaac Downs Coal Mine recognises and applies the waste management hierarchy; b) characterises wastes generated from the project and identifies general volume trends over the past five (5) years; c) contains a program for safe recycling or disposal of all wastes - reusing and recycling where possible; d) contains waste commitments with auditable targets to reduce, reuse and recycle; e) has waste management control strategies which addresses: I. the type of wastes; II. segregation of the wastes; III. storage of the wastes; IV. transport of the wastes; f) monitoring and reporting matters concerning the wastes; g) emergency response planning; h) disposal, reused and recycling options; i) identifies the potential adverse and beneficial impacts of the wastes generated; j) details the hazardous characteristics of the waste generated (if any); k) contains a disposal procedure for hazardous wastes; l) outlines the process to be implemented to allow for continuous improvement of the waste management systems; m) identifies responsible staff (positions) for implementing, managing and reporting the Waste Management Plan; and n) contains a staff awareness and induction program that encourages re-use and recycling.
- F7
A designated area must be set aside for the segregation of economically viable, recyclable solid and liquid waste. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- F8
Mine Waste Management Plan A Mine Waste Management Plan must be developed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person for every stage of the mining activities. The Mine Waste Management Plan must be submitted to the administering authority one (1) month prior to commencement of overburden removal for review and comment. The Mine Waste Management Plan must at a minimum include: a) characterisation programs to ensure that all mining waste is progressively characterised during disposal for net acid producing potential, salinity and the following contaminants: pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Acid Neutralising Capacity (ANC), Net Acid Generation (NAG) (reporting NAG capacity and NAG pH after oxidation), Total Sulphur (S), Chromium Reducible Sulphur (Scr), Boron (B) Cadmium (Cd), Iron (Fe), Aluminium (Al), Copper (Cu), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Calcium (Ca), Sodium (Na), Zinc (Zn) and Sulphate (SO4); b) characterisation programs to ensure that the physical properties of the mining waste is progressively characterised during disposal; c) the availability or leachability of metals from the mining waste; d) quantification of Potentially Acid Forming (PAF) from mining waste present; e) review impacts of the PAF mining waste on the rehabilitation; f) management actions for mining waste that has been identified as having a high availability or leachability of metals; g) management actions for mining waste that has been defined as PAF; h) identification of environmental impacts and potential environmental impacts; i) control measures for routine operations to minimise likelihood of environmental harm; j) contingency plans and emergency procedures for non-routine situations; and k) periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement.
- F9
Within twenty (20) business days of receiving comments from the administering authority as per Condition F8, the Mine Waste Management Plan must be updated to address the comments, amended to adopt any recommendations and submitted to the administering authority for approval. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule G - Land Condition Condition number
- G1
Preventing contaminant release to land Contaminants must not be released to land unless otherwise authorised by a condition of this environmental authority.
- G2
Topsoil A Topsoil Management Plan must be developed, implemented and made available to the administering authority upon request. The Topsoil Management Plan must contain topsoil management strategies including but not limited to: a) stripping in advance of mining activities; b) stockpiling; and c) rehabilitation processes.
- G3
A topsoil inventory which identifies the topsoil requirements for the authorised mining activities and availability of suitable topsoil on site must be maintained.
- G4
PRCP Schedule Progressive rehabilitation of the disturbed land must be carried out in accordance with the approved Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) schedule P-PRCP-100702802 for this environmental authority.
- G5
Surrender The holder must meet the conditions and the rehabilitation milestones under the PRCP schedule prior to the surrender of the environmental authority.
- G6
Vegetation management Cleared vegetation from the site must be managed in accordance with the following hierarchy: a) recycle, e.g. mulching of vegetation and use in rehabilitation on the site; and b) other alternative management options implemented in a way that causes the least amount of environmental harm.
- G7
Chemical Storage Chemicals and fuels stored, must be effectively contained and where relevant, meet Australian Standards, where such a standard is applicable. Where no standard exists, storage of such materials must be within an effective on-site containment system. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule H: Regulated Structures Condition Condition number
- H1
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 times: 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.
- H2
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.
- H3
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
- H4
Design and Construction of a Regulated Structure Conditions H5 to H7 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- H5
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 Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures Note: Construction of a dam includes modification of an existing dam - refer to the definitions. Certification of design and construction may be undertaken by different persons.
- H6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: a) the environmental authority 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.
- H7
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 successor, and must be recorded in the Register of Regulated Structures.
- H8
Regulated Structures must: a) be designed and constructed in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Innovation Permit Environmental authority 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.
- H9
Certification by a 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; and b) construction of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan.
- H10
Notification of affected persons 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 ten (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 five (5) business days of it being amended.
- H11
Operation of a regulated structure 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 H6; b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with Condition H7; d) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purposes 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; and g) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structures. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- H12
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 purposes of sharing DSA volumes across the system, the 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.
- H13
Each regulated structure must be maintained and operated, for the duration of its operational life until decommissioned and rehabilitate, in a manner that is consistent with the current design plan and, if applicable, the associated certified `as constructed' drawings.
- H14
Mandatory Reporting Level Conditions H15 to H18 inclusive only apply to Regulated Structures which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
- H15
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.
- H16
The 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.
- H17
The holder must immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
- H18
The holder must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures.
- H19
Design Storage Allowance 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 each year.
- H20
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).
- H21
The holder 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.
- H22
The 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 system. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- H23
Annual Inspection Report Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- H24
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.
- H25
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
- H26
Within twenty (20) business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, provide the administering authority with: a) the recommendations section of the inspection report; b) if applicable, any actions being taken in response to those recommendation; and c) if, following receipt of the recommendations and (if applicable) action, the administering authority requests a full copy of the annual inspection report from the holder, provide this to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request.
- H27
Transfer Arrangements A copy of any reports, documentation and certifications prepared under this authority must be provided, 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.
- H28
Register of Regulated Structures A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the holder for each regulated structure.
- H29
The required information must be provisionally entered in the Register of Regulated Structures when a design plan for a regulated dam is submitted to the administering authority.
- H30
A final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures must be made once compliance with Conditions H11 and H12 has been achieved.
- H31
The information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures must be current and complete on any given day.
- H32
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. Innovation Permit Environmental authority
- H33
On provision of the annual return, the administering authority must also be provided with a copy of the records contained in the Register of Regulated Structures, in the electronic format required by the administering authority. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Schedule I - Nature Conservation Condition Condition number
- I1
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters are not authorised under this environmental authority unless the impacts are specified in Table I1: Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters and Appendix 1, Figures 4-8.
- I2
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 authorised in Table
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Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters, for which an offset is required. Table I1: Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters Prescribed environmental matter Location of impact Maximum extent of Offset Required impact (ha) Of concern regional ecosystem RE 11.3.2 Figure 4 62.8 Yes Of concern Regional Ecosystem 11.3.4 Figure 4 1.4 Yes Regional ecosystems within the defined distance from the defining banks of a relevant Figure 4 1.1 Yes watercourse on the vegetation management watercourse map: RE 11.3.25 Regional ecosystems within the defined distance from the defining banks of a relevant Figure 4 0.3 Yes watercourse on the vegetation management watercourse map: RE 11.3.4 Regional ecosystems within the defined distance from the defining banks of a relevant Figure 4 0.1 Yes watercourse on the vegetation management watercourse map: RE 11.5.3 Regional ecosystems that intersects with an area shown as a wetland on the vegetation Figure 4 2.1 Yes management wetlands map RE 11.5.3b Regulated vegetation that is essential habitat Figure 6 120.9 No* for Greater Glider- Petauroides volans* Regulated vegetation that is essential habitat Figure 8 173.5 No* for Ornamental snake - Denisonia maculate* Habitat for an animal that is vulnerable wildlife Figure 5 122.1 No* - Squatter Pigeon - Geophaps scripta scripta* Habitat for an animal that is vulnerable wildlife Figure 6 120.9 No* - Greater Glider- Petauroides volans* Habitat for an animal that is vulnerable wildlife Figure 7 131.9 No* - Koala- Phascolarctos cinereus* Habitat for an animal that vulnerable wildlife - Figure 8 173.5 No* Ornamental snake - Denisonia maculata* Notes: * These matters will be offset under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC).
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An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Queensland Environmental Offset Policy, must be undertaken for the maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter authorised in Table I1: Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters.
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The significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters authorised in Condition I1 for which an environmental offset is required by Condition I2, may be carried out in stages. An environmental offset can be delivered for each stage of the impacts to prescribed environmental matters.
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Prior to the commencement of each stage, a report completed by an appropriately qualified person, that includes an analysis of the following must be provided to the administering authority: 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.
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The report required by Condition I5 must be approved by the administering authority before a notice of election for the forthcoming stage, if applicable, is given to the administering authority.
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A notice of election for the staged environmental offset referred to in Condition I4, if applicable, must be provided to the administering authority no less than three (3) months before the proposed commencement of that stage, unless a lesser timeframe has been agreed to by the administering authority.
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Within six (6) 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.
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Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDE) The Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Monitoring and Management Plan (GDEMMP) required by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (or its successor) must be implemented prior to commencement of overburden removal.
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A report of the findings of the GDEMMP as required by Condition I9, including all monitoring results and interpretations, must be prepared annually and made available on request to the administering authority. Innovation Permit Environmental authority Definitions Key terms and/or phrases used in this document are defined in this section. 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. "acid rock drainage" means any contaminated discharge emanating from a mining activities formed through a series of chemical and biological reactions, when geological strata is disturbed and exposed to oxygen and moisture as a result of mining activities. "administering authority" is the agency or department that administers the environmental authority provisions under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "AEP" means the Annual Exceedance Probability: the probability that at least one event in excess of a particular magnitude will occur in any given year. "airblast overpressure" means energy transmitted from the blast site within the atmosphere in the form of pressure waves. The maximum excess pressure in this wave, above ambient pressure is the peak airblast overpressure measured in decibels linear (dBL). "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 inspections 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 operational plan. "ANZECC" means the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh Marine Water Quality 2000. "ANZG" means the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality 2018. "appropriately qualified person" means a person who has professional qualifications, training, skills or experience relevant to the nominated subject matter and can give authoritative assessment, advice and analysis on performance relative to the subject matter using the relevant protocols, standards, methods or literature. "approved place" means the mining project that consists of the mining leases listed on the title page of this environmental authority.