Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00313313 · Johnson Extended Project
Coal environmental authority EPML00313313 (Johnson Extended Project), Granted. 89 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan PRCP-EPML00313313-V1.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- PEABODY COPPABELLA PTY LTD; CITIC AUSTRALIA COPPABELLA PTY LTD; KC RESOURCES PTY. LTD.; NS COAL PTY LTD; WINCHESTER COAL OPERATIONS PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML70384; ML70385; ML70386; ML70387
- PRC plan
- PRCP-EPML00313313-V1 · effective 2023-12-07
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
89 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
This environmental authority authorises environmental harm referred to in the conditions. Where there is no condition of this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The holder of this environmental authority 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.
- A3
Monitoring 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.
- A4
Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by written notification within 24 hours, after becoming aware of any 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.
- A5
Within ten (10) business days following the initial notification 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. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- A6
Complaints The holder of this environmental authority must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activities including: a) name, address and contact number for of the complainant; b) time and date of complaint; c) reasons for the complaint; d) investigations undertaken; e) conclusions formed; f) actions taken to resolve the complaint; g) any abatement measures implemented; and h) person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A7
The holder of this environmental authority must, when requested by the administering authority, undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, must be provided to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of completion of the investigation, or no later than ten (10) business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation.
- A8
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issue of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must: a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within two (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 Condition G8, 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. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Agency interest: Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Subject to Conditions B2 and B3 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 (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the following limits are not being exceeded then the 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: a. 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- PM (sub) 10 high volume sampler with size-selective inlet- Gravimetric method of 1990 (or more recent editions); and b. 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, 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 EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Agency interest: Waste Management Condition Condition number
- C1
Unless otherwise permitted by the conditions 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.
- C2
The holder of this environmental authority may burn vegetation cleared in the course of carrying out extraction activities provided the activity does not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Agency interest: Noise Condition Condition number
- D1
Subject to Condition D2, noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive 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 place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
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- Sensitive Place inclusive are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of Condition D1. Monitoring must include: a) LA, max adj, T; b) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; c) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and d) location, date and time of recording.
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D1 - Noise Limits, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Noise Level Table D1 - Noise Limits Sundays and Public Holidays Db(A) Monday to Saturday measured as 7pm-6pm 6pm-10pm 10pm-7am 9am-6pm 6pm-10pm 10pm-9am LA10,adj,10 b/g+0 mins Noise measured at a "noise sensitive place" LA1,adj,10 mins b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+0 b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 Table D2 - Airblast Overpressure Level - Sensitive Place Noise Monday to Saturday Sundays and Public Holidays Parameter 6am-7pm 9am-7pm Airblast Noise measured at a "noise sensitive place" overpressure level (dB linear 115dB (80th percentile) 115dB (80th percentile) peak) 120 dB (maximum) 120 dB (maximum) Airblast overpressure level (dB linear peak)
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authorities Noise Measurement Manual.
- D6
Subject to Condition D7, 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 any mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive 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 holder is not in breach of Condition D6. Monitoring must include: a) location of the blasts/s within the mining area (including which bench level); and b) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and direction; and c) location, date and time of recording. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Table D3 - Vibration Limits Vibration Parameter Vibration measured at a sensitive place Monday to Saturday Sundays and Public Holidays 6am-7pm 9am - 7pm Houses and low rise residential buildings 10 mm/s peak particle velocity 10 mm/s peak particle velocity and commercial building not included below. Agency interest: Groundwater Condition Condition number
- E1
Prior to commencement of mining activities other than exploration, the holder of the environmental authority must develop and implement a groundwater monitoring program. The program must be able to detect a significant change to groundwater quality values (consistent with the current suitability of the groundwater for industrial use) due to activities that are part of this mining project. The groundwater monitoring program must detail: a) the location of groundwater monitoring sites and the aquifers the sites are monitoring; b) the frequency at which sampling will be undertaken; c) the groundwater contaminant trigger levels; d) the groundwater monitoring reporting requirements; and e) management measures to effectively mitigate and manage potential impacts on aquifers and existing groundwater users.
- E2
Groundwater potentially affected by the mining operations must be monitored at two different representative locations within the Johnson Extended Project area.
- E3
If the groundwater contaminant trigger levels defined in Table E1 - Groundwater Contaminant Trigger Values are exceeded then the environmental authority holder must complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and notify the administering authority within twenty-eight (28) days of receiving the analysis results. Trigger values for Table E1 - Groundwater Contaminant Trigger Values are to be provided to the administering authority prior to the commencement of underground mining activities. Table E1 - Groundwater Contaminant Trigger Values Water Quality Indicator Unit Trigger Values Electrical Conductivity S/cm To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies pH pH Units To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Dissolved solids (total) mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Carbonate mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies. Bicarbonate mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater Total Alkalinity mg/L baseline studies Sulphate mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Chloride mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater Calcium mg/L baseline studies Magnesium mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Sodium mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater Potassium mg/L baseline studies Aluminium mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Antimony mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater Arsenic mg/L baseline studies Molybdenum mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Selenium mg/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater Silver mg/L baseline studies
- C6
- C9 Fraction g/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies
- C10
- C14 Fraction g/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater
- C15
- C28 Fraction g/L baseline studies
- C29
- C36 Fraction g/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies
- C10
- C36 Fraction (sum) g/L To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies To be provided based on existing and planned groundwater baseline studies Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- E4
If the groundwater contaminant trigger levels defined in the groundwater monitoring program are exceeded then the environmental authority holder must complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and notify the administering authority within twenty-eight (28) days of receiving the analysis results.
- E5
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.
- E6
Annual report for groundwater Following development of the groundwater program pursuant to Condition E1, all groundwater monitoring data must be reviewed on an annual basis. The review must include the assessment of groundwater levels and quality, and the suitability of the monitoring network. An annual report that assesses the impacts of mining on groundwater, and includes all groundwater monitoring results, must be forwarded to the administering authority by 30 September each year.
- E7
Temporary Interference with waterways 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 Department of Natural Resources and Mines (or its successor) Guideline - Activities in a Watercourse, Lake or Spring associated with Mining Activities.
- E8
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 mining activities on the site to minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of stormwater.
- E9
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 E28; and b) water management infrastructure that is installed and operated, in accordance with a Water Management Plan that complies with Condition F27, for the purpose of ensuring water does not become mine affected water.
- E10
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 (with the consent of the third party).
- E11
Water General All determinations of water quality must be: a) performed by a person or body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required measurements; Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project b) made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the administering authority's Water Quality Sampling Manual: Note: Condition F37 requires the Water Quality Manual to be followed and where it is not followed because of exceptional circumstances this should be explained and reported with the results. 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) laboratory testing must be undertaken using a laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used.
- E12
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 with each annual return: 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 the contaminants 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 exceedences with the conditions of this environmental authority; and g) water quality monitoring data must be provided to the administering authority in the specified electronic format upon request.
- E13
Water Management Plan A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented.
- E14
Saline Drainage The holder of this environmental authority must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of saline drainage.
- E15
Acid Rock Drainage The holder of this environmental authority must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of acid rock drainage.
- E16
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. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project Agency interest: Subsidence Condition Condition number
- F1
A Subsidence Management Strategy must be developed by an appropriately qualified person(s) and implemented by the holder of this environmental authority prior to the commencement of activities that result in subsidence.
- F2
The Subsidence Management Strategy must: 1) provide for the proper and effective management of the actual and potential environmental impacts resulting from the mining activity and to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; 2) describe the proposed impacts of subsidence on any land, watercourse and floodplain including but not limited to: a) physical condition of surface drainage: i. erosion; ii. areas susceptible to higher levels of erosion such as watercourse confluences; iii. incision processes; iv. stream widening; v. tension cracking; vi. lowering of bed and banks; vii. creation of instream waterholes; viii. changes to local drainage patterns; b) overland flow: i. capture of overland flow by subsided long-wall panels; ii. increased overbank flows due to lowering of high bank of watercourses; iii. the portion of local and large scale catchment likely to be captured by subsided long- wall panels and the associated impacts on downstream users; c) surface water quality: d) land condition: i. current land condition to be impacted by subsidence; e) infrastructure: i. detail of existing infrastructure (pipelines, railway, powerlines and haul roads) should be identified where there is a potential impact from effects of land subsidence; 3) propose options for mitigating any impacts associated with subsidence and how these mitigation methods will be implemented; 4) describe cumulative impacts on watercourses or catchments; and Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project 5) include a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the Subsidence Management Plan.
- F3
A Subsidence Panel Plan will be developed for each longwall panel by a suitably qualified and experienced person, prior to longwall mining occurring in that panel. The Subsidence Panel Plan must: a) assess the plan against the requirements under Condition F2; b) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively managed for the longwall panel; and c) assess the condition of the previous longwall panel, including the structural, geotechnical and hydraulic adequacy of the subsided longwall panel and the adequacy of the works with respect to the Subsidence Panel Plan, as far as data relating to the previous panel is available at the time of assessment.
- F4
The holder of this environmental authority must attach to the review report required by Condition F3, a written response to the report and recommended actions, detailing the actions taken or to be taken by the environmental authority on stated dates: a) to ensure compliance with this environmental authority; and b) to prevent a recurrence of any non-compliance issues identified.
- F5
The review report required by Condition F3 and the written response to the review report required by Condition F4 must be submitted to the administering authority upon request. Agency interest: Dams Condition Condition number
- G1
The consequence category of any structure must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635) at the following times: a) prior to the design and construction of the structure, if it is not an existing structure; or b) if it is an existing structure, prior to the adoption of this schedule; or c) 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 EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- 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 Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635).
- G4
Design and construction of a regulated structure Conditions G5 to G9 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- G5
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 (EM635).
- G6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless the 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 Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635), and must be recorded in the Regulated Dams/Levees register.
- 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 (EM635); b) be designed and constructed with due consideration given to ensuring that the design integrity would not be compromised on account of: 1. Floodwaters from entering the regulated dam from any watercourse or drainage line; and 2. Wall failure due to erosion by floodwaters arising from any watercourse or drainage line.
- 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; and b) Construction of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- G10
Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless: a) the holder has submitted to the administering authority: 1. one paper copy and one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the `design plan' in accordance with Condition G8; 2. a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; 3. certification of those `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with Condition G9; and 4. 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. b) the requirements of this authority relating to the construction of the regulated structure have been met; c) the holder has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Dams; and d) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structures.
- G11
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.
- G12
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'.
- G13
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.
- G14
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.
- G15
The 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.
- G16
The holder must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures.
- G17
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 of each year. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- G18
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).
- G19
The 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.
- G20
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 systems.
- G21
Annual inspection report Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- G22
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.
- G23
The suitably qualified and experienced person who prepared the annual inspection report must certify the report in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Structures (EM635).
- G24
The 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 holder, provide this to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request.
- G25
Register of Regulated Dams A Register of Regulated Dams must be established and maintained by the holder for each regulated dam.
- G26
The holder must provisionally enter the required information in the Register of Regulated Dams when a design plan for a regulated dam is submitted to the administering authority.
- G27
The holder must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Dams once compliance with Conditions G10 and G11 has been achieved. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- G28
The holder must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Dams is current and complete on any given day.
- G29
All entries in the Register of Regulated Dams must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of this authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- G30
The holder must, at the same time as providing the annual return, supply to the administering authority a copy of the records contained in the Register of Regulated Dams, in the electronic format required by the administering authority. Agency interest: Land and Rehabilitation Condition Condition number
- H1
The holder of this environmental authority must minimise the potential for contamination of land by hazardous contaminants.
- H2
Biodiversity Offsets The holder of this environmental authority must provide an offset for impacts on applicable state significant biodiversity values, in accordance with Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy. The biodiversity offset must be consistent with the requirements for an offset as identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy (as per Condition H7) and must be provided: a) prior to impacting on state significant biodiversity values; or b) where a land based offset is to be provided, within twelve (12) months of the later of either of the following: a. the date of issue of this environmental authority; or b. the relevant stage identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy submitted under Condition H7; or c) where an offset payment is to be provided, within four (4) months of the later of either of the following: a. the date of issue of this environmental authority; or b. the relevant stage identified in the Biodiversity Offset Strategy submitted under Condition H7.
- H3
A Biodiversity Offset Strategy must be developed and submitted to the administering authority within either 30 days, or a lesser period agreed to by the administering authority, prior to impacting on the applicable state significant biodiversity values.
- H4
PRCP schedule Rehabilitation of the disturbed land must be carried out in accordance with approved Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) schedule for this environmental authority. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- H5
Surrender The holder must meet the conditions and the rehabilitation milestones under the PRCP schedule prior to the surrender of the environmental authority. Agency interest: Exploration Activities Condition Condition number
- I1
The environmental authority holder is authorised to carry out exploration activities in or within five hundred (500) metres of Endangered Regional Ecosystems located within ML70384, ML70385, ML70386 and ML70387.
- I2
When carrying out exploration activities in or within five hundred (500) metres of any Endangered Regional Ecosystems, the holder of the environmental authority must do so in accordance with Conditions I3 to I7.
- I3
Drilling or Seismic Grid a) Spacing of grid lines or 2D seismic lines is not less than five hundred (500) metres apart; b) spacings may be reduced to two hundred and fifty (250) metres at no more than fifty (50) specified points; and c) seismic lines constructed within Endangered Regional Ecosystems must not exceed a total disturbance area of twenty (20) hectares.
- I4
Drill Sites a) Operational area is to be no greater than nine hundred (900) square metres; b) sump size is to be no greater than ten (10) square metres; c) topsoil stripping must be limited to sump area; and d) clearing of mature trees must be avoided as far as practicable. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project
- I5
Tracks a) Spacings between parallel tracks must not be less than two hundred and fifty (250) metres; b) existing access and fence line tracks must be used where possible and any new tracks constructed must link natural clearings where possible; c) track construction involving blade clearing or established ground cover vegetation and/or clearing of mature trees is prevented or minimised; d) line of site clearing must be avoided; e) construction of new crossings over watercourses must be avoided and is only permitted when no reasonable alternative is available; and f) all tracks must be constructed and maintained with adequate drainage to avoid accelerated erosion.
- I6
Other Land Disturbances a) Activities must not include costeaning or bulk sampling; b) all equipment such as earthmoving and drilling equipment must be used in a manner which minimises unnecessary disturbance of topsoil and ground cover vegetation; and c) camp sites must not be established. Permit Environmental authority EPML00313313 - Johnson Extended Project 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. Administering authority - a) For a matter, the administration and enforcement of which has been devolved to a local government under section 514 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994; or b) For all other matters - the Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Agency; or c) Another State Government Department, Authority, Storage Operator, Board or Trust, who's role is to administer provisions under other enacted legislation (e.g. Department of Natural Resources who licence referable dams under the Water Act 2000). Annual exceedance probability (AEP) - For a given rainfall event the AEP is the probability that the event will be exceeded within a one year period. The AEP is usually expressed as a one in `n' (years) or a percentage. Approved form - A form approved by the administering authority. Banks - The feature which confines major flows within a watercourse. They are steeper than a terrace and are generally of a slope greater than 1:1 on outer bends. Bund - a) An earth mound or similar structure (e.g. a concrete block wall), whether impervious or not, constructed to contain spilled material (e.g. petrol, diesel, oil etc); or b) A structure to prevent or reduce soil erosion. Campsite - The area encompassing any dwelling, amenities (e.g. toilet block, power generator), sewage or general waste disposal facility and includes the office area and vehicle parking areas associated with a temporary or permanent mining camp. Contaminant - The Environmental Protection Act 1994 defines, under Section 11, a contaminant as: a) a gas, liquid or solid; or b) an odour; or c) an organism (whether alive or dead), including a virus; or d) energy, including noise, heat, radioactivity and electromagnetic radiation; or e) a combination of contaminants. Contamination - Section 10 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 defines contamination of the environment as the release (whether by act or omission) of a contaminant into the environment. Contaminated land - Schedule 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 defines contaminated land as land contaminated by a hazardous contaminant. (See below for a definition of hazardous contaminant.)