Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00383413 · BOGSIDE MINING INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML00383413 (BOGSIDE MINING INDUSTRIES PTY LTD), Granted. 62 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- BOGSIDE MINING INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML4581
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
62 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
The operator of this activity must provide a financial assurance in the amount and form required by the administering authority prior to the commencement of activities proposed under this environmental authority. NOTE: The calculation of financial assurance for condition A1 must be in accordance with `Guideline 17 -- Calculating financial assurance for mining projects" and may include a performance discount. The amount is defined as the maximum total rehabilitation cost for complete rehabilitation of all disturbed areas, which may vary on an annual basis due to progressive rehabilitation. The amount required for the financial assurance must be the highest Total Rehabilitation Cost calculated for any year of the Plan of Operations and calculated using the formula: (Financial Assurance = Highest Total Annual Rehabilitation Cost x Percentage Required)
- A2
The financial assurance is to remain in force until the administering authority is satisfied that no claim on the assurance is likely. NOTE: Where progressive rehabilitation is completed and acceptable to the administering authority, progressive reductions to the amount of financial assurance will be applicable.
- A3
In carrying out an activity to which this approval relates, all reasonable and practicable measures must be taken to prevent or to minimise the likelihood of environmental harm being caused.
- A4
The operator of an activity to which this approval relates must: a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this approval; and b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; and c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner.
- A5
At all times while the activity is operating, at least one person must be present who is responsible for the control and operation of the facility and whose duties must include but not be limited to: a) maintaining the facility; b) controlling all employees working in the facility; and c) supervising all persons entering the facility.
- A6
Record, compile and keep all monitoring results required by this approval and present this information to the administering authority or an authorised person when requested.
- A7
All records required by this approval must be kept for 5 years.
- A8
Measures must be taken to prevent unauthorised access to the site to which this approval relates.
- A9
Telephone the administering authority's Pollution Hotline or district office as soon as practicable after becoming aware of any release of contaminants not in accordance with the conditions of this approval or any environmental nuisance complaints received. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413
- A10
A written notice detailing the following information must be provided to the DERM within 14 days of any advice provided in accordance with condition A9: a) the name of the operator, including their approval / registration number; b) the name and telephone number of a designated contact person; c) quantity and substance released; d) vehicle and registration details; e) person/s involved (driver and any others); f) the location and time of the release; g) the suspected cause of the release; h) a description of the effects of the release; i) the results of any sampling performed in relation to the release; j) actions taken to mitigate any environmental harm caused by the release; and k) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the release.
- A11
The person undertaking the activity to which this approval relates must record the following details for all complaints received and provide this information to the administering authority or an authorised person on request: a) time, date, name and contact details of the complainant; b) reasons for the complaint; c) any investigations undertaken; d) conclusions formed; and e) any actions taken.
- A12
A suitably qualified person(s) must conduct any monitoring required by this approval.
- A13
All instruments, equipment and measuring devices used for measuring or monitoring in accordance with any condition of this approval must be calibrated, and appropriately operated and maintained.
- A14
All instruments, equipment and measuring devices used for measuring or monitoring in accordance with any condition of this approval must be readily available at any given time.
- A15
An appropriate spill kit, personal protective equipment and relevant operator instructions/emergency procedure guides for the management of wastes and chemicals associated with the activity to which this approval relates must be kept at the site and accessible to all operators.
- A16
Anyone operating under this approval must be trained in the use of the spill kit. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A Agency interest: Air
- B1
The release of noxious or offensive odours or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminants resulting from the activity must not cause a nuisance at any nuisance sensitive or commercial place.
- B2
The release of dust or particulate matter resulting from the activities must not cause an environmental nuisance at any nuisance sensitive or commercial place.
- B3
When requested by the administering authority, monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any environmental nuisance complaint caused by a release to the atmosphere from the approved site.
- B4
Subject to condition B5, the dust deposition rate and concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 must not exceed the limits specified in `Table 1 -- Dust deposition rate and concentration of particulate matter limits' for the contaminant when measured from a nuisance sensitive or commercial place. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413 Table 1 - Dust deposition rate and concentration of particulate matter limits Contaminant Measure Maximum Limit Measurement method Dust Deposition rate 120mg/m2/day Australian Standard (AS) AS3580.10.1 of 2003 (or more recent editions)
- B5
The method of measurement and reporting of dust or particulate matter must comply with the most recent edition of the Queensland Government's Air Quality Sampling Manual or Australian Standards Measurement methods mentioned in condition B4 'Table 1 -- Dust deposition rate and concentration of particulate matter limits'. Note: Any dust or particulate monitoring must also include an `upwind' sample to determine the contribution of other dust and particulate sources in the area.
- B6
The results of monitoring undertaken in accordance with conditions B4 and B5 and a report which details an interpretation by a competent person of monitoring results must be submitted to the administering authority within 14 days after the monitoring has been completed.
- B7
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in 'Table 1 -- Dust deposition rate and concentration of particulate matter limits'. then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or b) immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- B8
Stockpiles must be maintained in such a manner as to prevent the release of wind blown dust and particulate matter to the atmosphere. Such measures may include but not be limited to: a) use of water spraying devices; b) use of dust-suppressant shielding/wind breaks/screens; and c) stockpiles located in bunkers.
- B9
The only material that is permitted to be applied to exposed surfaces for the purposes of dust suppression is water either sourced from the external sources (i.e. water recycling plants) or from internal water sources (i.e water collected from the open pit located within ML4581 & ML 4573) Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413
- B10
Trafficable areas must be maintained in such a manner as to prevent the release of wind blown dust or
- B11
traffic generated dust to the atmosphere. Such measures may include but not be limited to: a) use of water spraying devices; b) sealing any high trafficable areas; c) adopting and adhering to speed limits; and d) use of dust suppressant shielding/wind breaks/screens. Measures must be implemented to prevent release of windblown dust and loss of material from trucks leaving the approved place. Such measures may include but not be limited to: a) wetting down the load prior to transport; b) the entire load covered appropriately such as a tarpaulin prior to departure; c) cleaning of any spillages on side rails, tail gates and draw bars of trucks prior to departure; and d) driving over rumble drains prior to leaving the approved place. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE B Agency interest: Water
- C1
Contaminants must not be released from the site to any waters or to the bed or banks of any waters.
- C2
Suitable banks or diversion drains must be installed and maintained so that stormwater falling up gradient from any disturbed areas, including extraction and storage areas, is diverted away from entering any ponds or other structures used for the storage or treatment of contaminants or waste.
- C3
All waters flowing over disturbed areas, including but not limited to the extraction area and stockpiling areas, must be subject to an onsite sediment control system.
- C4
Minimum design specifications for onsite sediment control measures are as follows: a) the minimum size of any sedimentation basin must be sufficient to contain the contaminated runoff expected from a 24 hour storm with an average recurrence interval of 1 in 10 years; b) water retaining structures must be designed to prevent the influx of surface water from adjacent water courses from a 24 hour storm with an average recurrence interval of 1 in 10 years; c) drainage structures must be sufficient to convey the runoff from a 24 hour storm with an average recurrence interval of 1 in 10 years; d) in the event of site flooding, flow paths must be designed to minimise re-suspension of fines or slimes; and e) all stormwater flow paths must be constructed in such a way as to prevent erosion and scouring.
- C5
Any sedimentation basins used for the storage or treatment of stormwater at the approved site must be maintained: a) to ensure no release of contaminated water through the bed or banks of the basin to any waters (including ground water); b) so that a freeboard of not less than 0.5 metres is maintained; and c) ensure the stability of the basins' construction.
- C6
In the event of a discharge of contaminated water from the areas disturbed by the activity to the creek, the person undertaking the activity to which this approval relates must undertake monitoring of the quality characteristics, at the monitoring point locations described and at the frequency specified in `Table 2 -- Water monitoring program'. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413 Table 2 - Water monitoring program Monitoring point Quality characteristics Units Frequency ,LL__-_._,:_;._-,LYr_-____-L--._...-._..._--..:,_._______:--_... pH __-- __ ___ _ _ Daily as soon as pH practicable after any discharge event for the
- MP1
- Bundamba Creek Dissolved Oxygen mg/L duration of the discharge at a location point more Suspended Solids mg/L event than 50m upstream of Turbidity NTU the discharge Daily as soon as practicable after any Electrical Conductivity -s/cm discharge event for the duration of the discharge pH pH event
- MP2
- At the point from Dissolved Oxygen Mg/L Daily as soon as which the material is Suspended Solids mg/L practicable after any discharged from the Turbidity ' NTU discharge event for the mining lease duration of the discharge event Electrical Conductivity -s/cm pH pH
- MP3
- Bundamba Creek Dissolved Oxygen mg/L at a location point more Suspended Solids mg/L than 50m downstream of Turbidity NTU the discharge Electrical Conductivity -s/cm
- C7
Should the interpretation of the water monitoring results described in 'Table 2 -- Water monitoring program' and conclusions by a suitably qualified and experienced person in the field of surface water indicate
- C8
environmental harm has occurred, or that there is an change of greater than 10% of the quality characteristics
- C9
at the downstream monitoring point over the upstream sampling point, then the person undertaking the activity
- C10
to which this approval relates must undertake a Water Contaminant Investigation Program (WCIP) within 7 days of becoming aware of the discharge. The WCIP must incorporate but not be limited to the following: a) ensure all onsite stormwater diversion measures are intact; b) ensure the integrity of any onsite bunding; c) investigate possible points of discharge of stormwater from the area disturbed by the activity; d) investigate the remaining capacity of sediment basin and determine if removal of sediment is necessary; e) determine the remaining freeboard of the sediment basin; and f) investigate stockpiles of material for release to stormwater. A complete and final report addressing the items identified in condition C7 and the outcome and actions taken as a result of the WCIP must be supplied to the administering authority within 14 days of the investigation taking place. The environmental authority holder must implement a groundwater monitoring program to monitor the impacts on surrounding groundwater. The groundwater monitoring program required by condition C9 must: a) Be designed by a person possessing appropriate qualifications and experience in groundwater hydrology and groundwater monitoring program design, and be able to competently analyse monitoring data and make recommendations about these matters. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413 i Monitor groundwater quality, at monitoring bores BS01 and BS03 as described in Table 3 - Groundwater monitoring locations, for the parameters and at the frequency described in Table 4 -- Groundwater Characteristics to be monitored and monitoring frequency. b) Incorporate a desktop study to characterise site hydrogeological regime. This study should include sufficient details which can be used as the basis for groundwater impact assessment and monitoring when future activities on the site are defined. Table 3 - Groundwater monitoring locations Groundwater bore Easting Northing 6942046
- C11
The holder of the environmental authority must conduct monitoring and keep records of groundwater quality for the sample locations and maintain the groundwater monitoring program required by condition C10 using persons of suitable experience. All determinations of groundwater quality must be: a) followed by an annual assessment of whether there has been any change. made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the Administering Authority's Water Quality Sampling Manual; and b) analysed at an laboratory that holds the appropriate accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities.
- C12
On any occasion that samples are obtained in accordance with condition C10, the standing water levels in the monitoring bores described in Table 3 - Groundwater monitoring locations, must be measured and recorded to an accuracy of 0.01 metres relative to Australian Height Datum (AHD). END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413 Agency interest: Noise and Vibration
- D1
Notwithstanding any other conditions of this environmental authority, noise from activities must not cause an environmental nuisance at any existing noise sensitive place or any commercial place.
- D2
When requested by the administering authority in writing, 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 an authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
Noise Monitoring must include: a) background noise level; b) LAmax, adj, 15 mins or where they can be justified as appropriate as appropriate, LA10, adj, 15 mins and LA1 adj, 15 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.
- D4
In the event of a complaint about noise environmental nuisance that the administering authority considers is not frivolous or vexatious then a noise management plan is to be developed within one (1) month of the environmental authority holder being advised in writing of the complaint. The noise management plan must address at least, but not be limited to. the following matters: a) identification of component noise sources and activities at the place(s) which impact on noise sensitive areas; b) the measured and/or predicted level of these noise sources and activities at noise sensitive places; c) the reasonable and practicable control or abatement measures that can be undertaken to reduce identified intrusive noise sources; d) the level of noise at noise sensitive places that would be achieved from implementing these measures. e) the handling of future noise complaints; f) community liaison and consultation; and g) training of staff in noise management practices.
- D5
Upon the completion of the noise management plan it must be submitted to the administering authority within 14 days for its review and comment.
- D6
After the Administering Authority has provided comment on the noise management plan, the holder of this authority must implement the plan as soon as practicable.
- D7
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the Administering Authority's 'Noise Measurement Manual.'
- D8
The use of explosives is not permitted to be undertaken as part of this activity. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D Agency interest: Waste
- E1
Any loss or spillage of regulated wastes must be cleaned up immediately.
- E2
Regulated waste must be handled and transferred in a proper and efficient manner to prevent any leakage or spillage of waste.
- E3
Tyres stored onsite awaiting collection must be maintained in stockpiles less than 200 m2 in area and less than 3 meters high. These stockpiles must be and at least 10m from any other tyre storage area. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413
- E4
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a 10m radius of the scrap tyre storage area. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE E Agency interest: Land
- F1
All areas disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated to achieve a landform that is: a) safe to humans and wildlife: b) non-polluting; c) self-sustaining; d) stable; and e) able to sustain the post-mining land use;
- F2
The holder of this environmental authority must take all reasonable and practicable measures to minimise the area of land, including spoil areas with post mine land slopes of greater than 17%.
- F3
Areas that are to be progressively rehabilitated to a native ecosystem, as required by a condition of this environmental authority, must comply with the following outcomes; (i) a self sustaining native ecosystem has been established and species composition and distribution is indicative of the endemic environment; and (ii) landforms are stable with visible active rill and gully erosion no greater than undisturbed sites of similar soil and slope characteristics.
- F4
Residual voids must not cause any serious environmental harm to land, surface waters or any recognised ground water aquifer, other than the environmental harm constituted by the existence of the residual void itself, and subject to any other condition within this environmental authority.
- F5
Twelve months prior to the establishment of a final void on the mining lease the holder of this environmental authority must complete an investigation into the residual void and submit a report to the administering authority proposing acceptance criteria, including: (i) proposed landform design criteria for the competent and incompetent slopes; (ii) the proposed surface area of the void; and (iii) proposals to meet the requirements of condition.
- F6
The holder of the environmental authority must ensure that any remaining areas that contain coal fines is covered by a final cover system which effectively minimises: i) infiltration of water into the tailings deposition area; and ii) the likelihood of any erosion occurring to the final cover system.
- F7
Should acid rock drainage be encountered during the operation of this activity measures must be implemented to prevent hazardous leachate being directly or indirectly released or likely to be released as a result of the activity to any ground water or the bed or banks of any waters.
- F8
Land disturbed by mining must be rehabilitated in accordance with Table F1 - Rehabilitation requirements. Permit Environmental authority EPML00383413 Table F1 - Rehabilitation requirements Mine Mine feature Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Indicators Completion domain name goal objectives criteria Void TBA 1. Safe TBA TBA TBA Roads/ TBA 2. Non- TBA TBA TBA Tracks polluting Infrastructure TBA 3. Stable TBA TBA TBA Spol Areas TBA TBA TBA 4. Self- sustaining TBA TBA -- To be consistent with the requirements of the Guideline EM1122: Rehabilitation requirements for mining resource activities END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F 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. "acceptance criteria" means the measures by which actions implemented are deemed to be complete. The acceptance criteria indicate the success of the decommissioning and rehabilitation outcomes or remediation of areas which have been significantly disturbed by the environmentally relevant activities. Acceptance criteria may include information regarding: - stability of final land forms in terms of settlement, erosion, weathering, pondage and drainage; - control of geochemical and contaminant transport processes; - quality of runoff waters and potential impact on receiving environment; vegetation establishment, survival and succession; - vegetation productivity, sustained growth and structure development; - fauna colonisation and habitat development; - ecosystem processes such as soil development and nutrient cycling, and the recolonisation of specific fauna groups such as collembola, mites and termites which are involved in these processes; microbiological studies including recolonisation by mycorrhizal fungi, microbial biomass and respiration; - effects of various establishment treatments such as deep ripping, topsoil handling, seeding and fertiliser application on vegetation growth and development; - resilience of vegetation to disease, insect attack, drought and fire; - vegetation water use and effects on ground water levels and catchment yields. "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.