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EPML00392513 · GREENVALE SILICON PTY LTD

Minerals environmental authority EPML00392513 (GREENVALE SILICON PTY LTD), Granted. 65 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan PRCP-EPML00392513-V1.

Status
Granted
Holders
GREENVALE SILICON PTY LTD; DIATOMACEOUS EARTH INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Tenures
ML10279
PRC plan
PRCP-EPML00392513-V1 · effective 2022-06-06
How it was read
Numbered conditions
Register
Register record · Instrument PDF

Conditions

65 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.

  1. G1

    269200 E 793460 N Annually1 1 Monitoring must represent the first rainfall of the wet season and equates to a `first flush' of the licensed site. Schedule C - Table 2 (Receiving water contaminant limits) Parameter Units Limit Type Contaminant Limits Total Dissolved Solids mg/L Maximum 40001 pH pH units Acceptable range 6.5 - 9.0 Turbidity mg/L Maximum 10% seasonal mean Sulphate mg/L Maximum 10001 Fluoride Mg/L Maximum 21 Cadmium mg/L Maximum 0.011 Mercury mg/L Maximum 0.0021 Arsenic mg/L Maximum 0.51 Copper mg/L Maximum 11 Chromium mg/L Maximum 1.01 Lead mg/L Maximum 0.11 Nickel mg/L Maximum 1.01 Zinc mg/L Maximum 201 1 These limits are derived from ANZECC 2000 water quality guidelines for livestock (C1-3) Subject to Condition (C1-2), if the receiving water contaminant limits defined in Schedule C - Table 2 are exceeded then the environmental authority holder must complete an investigation into the possible sources and the potential for environmental harm and notify the administering authority within 3 months of receiving the analysis results. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Schedule D - Noise and Vibration Noise nuisance (D1-1) Subject to conditions (D1-2) and (D1-3), noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place. (D1-2) When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.

    page 6Surface water, Noise and vibration, Monitoring and reporting
  2. G1

    This approval authorises the operation of a facility for processing of up to 1,000,000t of Diatomaceous Earth per year. The approved plan for this development is shown in Schedule I - Map 2 - Approved Site Plan (Sealed and unsealed Surface Locations). Prevent and/or minimise likelihood of environmental harm.

  3. G2

    In carrying out the activities, all reasonable and practicable measures must be taken to prevent and/or minimise the likelihood of environmental harm.

  4. G3

    This development approval does not authorise environmental harm unless a condition contained within this development approval explicitly authorises that harm. Where there is no condition or the development approval is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence must not be construed as authorising harm. Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment

  5. G4

    The registered operator must: (a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this development 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. Alterations

  6. G5

    No change, replacement or operation of any plant or equipment is permitted if the change, replacement or operation of the plant or equipment increases, or is likely to increase, the risk of environmental harm or environmental nuisance above that expressly proved by this development approval. Records The registered operator must record, compile and keep all monitoring results and reports required

    page 15Monitoring and reporting
  7. G6

    by this development approval and present any monitoring results or reports to the administering authority when requested, including in an electronic form if requested.

    page 15Monitoring and reporting
  8. G7

    All records required by this development approval must be kept for at least five (5) years unless otherwise stated in this development approval. Equipment Calibration

    page 15Monitoring and reporting
  9. G8

    All instruments, equipment and measuring devices used for measuring or monitoring in accordance with any condition of this development approval must be calibrated, and appropriately operated and maintained.

    page 15Monitoring and reporting
  10. G9

    Records must be kept of calibration data for all instruments, equipment and measuring devices used for measuring or monitoring in accordance with any condition of this development approval and submitted to the administrating authority when requested. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Sample Analysis

    page 15Monitoring and reporting
  11. G10

    All analyses and tests required to be conducted under this development approval must be carried out by a laboratory that has National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) certification for such analyses and tests, except as otherwise authorised by the conditions of this development approval or the administering authority. Trained and experienced Operator(s)

  12. G11

    All persons engaged in the conduct of the activities, including but not limited to employee(s) and contract staff must: (a) be trained in the procedures and practices necessary to; i. comply with the conditions of this development approval; and ii. prevent environmental harm during normal operation and emergencies; or (b) be under the close supervision of a trained person; and (c) maintain records of training required by this condition Spill kit Appropriate spill kits, personal protective equipment and relevant operator instructions/emergency

    page 16Monitoring and reporting
  13. G12

    procedures for the management of wastes, chemicals and any hazardous product associated with the activities must be kept at the site. G13 Operator(s) and emergency response personnel under this development approval must be trained to manage potential incidents associated with the activities and in the use of the relevant spill kits. Site Based Management Plan

    page 16Waste
  14. G14

    Prior to commencement of an activity to which this approval relates, a site based management plan (SBMP) must be implemented. The SBMP must identify all sources of environmental harm, including but not limited to the actual and potential release of all contaminants, the potential impact of these sources and what actions will be taken to prevent the likelihood of environmental harm being caused. The SBMP must also provide for the review and `continual improvement' in the overall environmental performance of all activities that are carried out. The SBMP must address the following matters: (a) Environmental commitments - a commitment by senior management to achieve specified and relevant environmental goals. (b) Identification of environmental issues and potential impacts. (c) Control measures for routine operations to minimise likelihood of environmental harm. (d) Contingency plans and emergency procedures for non-routine situations. (e) Organisational structure and responsibility. (f) Effective communication. (g) Monitoring of contaminant releases. (h) Conducting environmental impact assessments. (i) Staff Training. (j) Record Keeping. (k) Periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement.

    page 16Monitoring and reporting
  15. G15

    The SBMP must not be implemented or amended in a way that contravenes any conditions of this approval.

  16. G16

    An up to date copy of the SBMP must be kept at the approval place to which the plan relates and be available to the administering authority on request. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Notification

    page 16Monitoring and reporting
  17. G17

    A soon as practicable, but within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of any emergency, event or incident which: (a) results in the release of contaminants not in accordance with, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this development approval; and (b) has the potential to cause material or serious environmental harm, the registered operator must notify the administering authority of the release by telephone. Please note: The pollution Hotline (ph. 1300 130 372) is the most appropriate after-hours contact Information About Spills.

    page 17Monitoring and reporting
  18. G18

    A written notice detailing the following information must be provided to the administering authority within 14 days of any advice provided in accordance with condition G17: (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. Annual Monitoring Report

    page 17Monitoring and reporting
  19. G19

    An annual monitoring report must be prepared each year and presented to the administering authority with the annual return. This report shall include but not be limited to: (a) a summary of the previous twelve (12) months monitoring results obtained under any monitoring programs required under this development permit and, in graphical form showing relevant limits, a comparison of the previous twelve (12) months monitoring results to both this development permits limits and to relevant prior results; (b) an evaluation/explanation of the data from any monitoring programs; (c) a summary of any record of quantities of releases required to be kept under this development permit; (d) a summary of the record of equipment failures or events recorded for any site under this development permit; and (e) an outline of actions taken or proposed to minimise the environmental risk from any deficiency by the monitoring or recording programs. Definitions

    page 17Monitoring and reporting
  20. G20

    Words and phrases used in this development permit are defined in Schedule H - Definitions. Where a definition for a term used in this permit is not defined within this permit, the definitions in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its Regulations and Environmental Protection Policies must be used. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Agency Interest: Air Odour Nuisance

  21. A1

    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.

  22. A2

    When requested by the administering authority, monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any complaint of environmental nuisance caused by odour and the results submitted to the administering authority within 14 days following completion of monitoring.

    page 18Air, Monitoring and reporting
  23. A3

    If monitoring indicates that environmental nuisance is caused or threatened by odour release from the activities, then the holder of this approval must: (a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution as required; and (b) as soon as practicable implement odour abatement measures such that the release of odour from the activity will not result in further environmental nuisance. Dust Nuisance

    page 18Air, Biodiversity, Monitoring and reporting
  24. A4

    The release of dust and/or particulate matter resulting from the activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any nuisance sensitive or commercial place.

  25. A5

    When requested by the administering authority, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any complaint of environmental nuisance caused by dust and/or particulate matter, and the results notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion ofmonitoring. Monitoring must be carried out at a place(s) relevant to the potentially affected dust sensitive place and at upwind control sites.

    page 18Air, Monitoring and reporting
  26. A6

    Dust and particulate matter must not exceed the following levels when measured at any nuisance sensitive or commercial place: (a) Dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, when monitored in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3580.10.1 of 2003 (or more recent editions); or (b) A concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometre (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 150 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24 hour averaging time, at a nuisance sensitive or commercial, when monitored in accordance with: i. Australian Standard AS 3580.9.6 of 2003 (or more recent editions) 'Ambient air - Particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high-volume sampler with size-selective inlet -Gravimetric method'; or ii. any alternative method of monitoring PM10 which may be permitted by the 'Air Quality Sampling Manual' as published from time to time by the administering authority. Dust Control - Trafficable and Plant Areas

    page 18Air, Monitoring and reporting
  27. A7

    Trafficable and plant areas must be maintained, at all times, in a condition that minimises the release of wind blown or traffic generated dust. Dust Control - Solar Drying Pads

  28. A8

    measures must be installed and operated on the solar drying pads necessary to minimise the release of dust and particulate matter to the atmosphere. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Air Pollution control Systems

  29. A9

    All effluent gases, dust and vapours releases to the atmosphere from point sources identified in Schedule A - Table 1 (Release Points) must be treated by pollution control equipment prior to release.

    page 19Surface water, Air
  30. A10

    Point source emissions to air must not exceed the maximum contaminant concentrations listed in Schedule A Table 1 (release Points) when monitored at the frequency specified.

    page 19Surface water, Monitoring and reporting
  31. A11

    The release of contaminants to air must be; (a) directed vertically upwards with no impedance; and (b) In accordance with the velocity and minimum release height in Schedule A - Table 1 (Release Points). Schedule A - Table 1 (Release Points) Locations Easting Northing Minimum Minimum Contaminant Maximum Frequency (MGA) (MGA) Release Release Parameter Height (m) Velocity Contaminant of (m/s)1,4 Total particulates Concentration 2,3 Monitoring 8 m/s Rotary Kiln 0430001 7782137 4m above Total 50 mg/m3 Once every (RK1) 7782163 surrounding 8 m/s particulates 50 mg/m3 six (6) roof peaks, or months Baghouse 0429951 6m whichever is greater. Once every (BH1) 4m above six (6) surrounding months roof peaks, or 6m whichever is greater. 1. Average velocity based on four (4) consecutive sampling events. 2. All determinations of point source emissions to air are to be taken from isokinetic sample results. 3. All determinations of point source emissions to air are corrected to Dry @ Standard Temperature & pressure (273K, 101.3KPa). 4. Measurements taken to determine the velocity at the Baghouse release point must be taken within the stack and in the pipe work after filtering has occurred.

    page 19Surface water, Air, Monitoring and reporting
  32. A12

    Monitoring of the release of contaminants to air must comply with the most recent edition of AS4323.1 Stationary source emissions method 1: Section of sampling provisions and be carried out in accordance with the most recent edition of the administering authority's Air Quality Sampling Manual.

    page 19Air, Monitoring and reporting
  33. A13

    The registered operator must maintain a current inventory of design data and maintenance requirements, including maintenance history for all air pollution control devices operated at the site.

  34. A14

    Where pollution control systems are installed to treat exhaust gases, dust and vapours from the activities: (a) They must be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions or manufacture's specifications; and (b) For fabric filter dust collectors, replacement bags must be available; and (c) A standby power supply system must be installed to ensure continuous operation of the air pollution control equipment.

  35. A15

    Where any scrubber(s) is used for treatment of emissions, then the scrubber must be fitted with: (a) An equivalent back-up pump that must operate in event of failure of the primary pump; (b) A device to monitor the flow rate of scrubber liquor that must indicate by both visual and audible alarm functions any failure of scrubber liquor recirculation; and Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 (c) A device to monitor the quality of scrubber liquor that must indicate by both visual and audible alarm functions any deterioration in scrubber liquor quality that adversely affects the effectiveness of the scrubber.

    page 19Monitoring and reporting
  36. A16

    Baghouses must be fitted with a device to monitor the pressure and flow rate of air to the unit to indicate by both visual and audible alarm functions if pressure or air flow failure to the unit occurs.

    page 20Monitoring and reporting
  37. A17

    Where monitoring of air pollution control equipment indicates impaired operational performance, standby systems must operate to ensure continuous operation of the air pollution control system.

    page 20Monitoring and reporting
  38. A18

    Where standby systems cannot operate, the plant services by the air pollution control systems must be safety shut down as soon as practicable, unless otherwise agreed by the administering authority. Air Emissions Management Plan

  39. A19

    Within twelve (12) months of the date of this development approval the registered operator must, as part of the SBMP, develop, implement and submit to the administering authority an Air Emissions Management Plan. This plan must be prepared to demonstrate that emissions to air do not adversely affect the public amenity nor amenity of nearby land uses. The plan must include, but not necessarily be limited to: (a) identification of point sources and fugitive emissions (including emissions from the solar drying pad) on a map; and (b) description and location of air pollution control equipment; and (c) quality control commitment in relation to emission sampling programs; and (d) air emission reporting requirements and arrangements; and (e) complaints management procedure for nearby land users and residents potentially affected by air emissions; and (f) strategies for continuous improvement including the registered operators objectives and targets in relation to best practice industry technology; and (g) actions required to implement the nominated strategies; and (h) performance indicators against which the level of achievement of the stated objectives/targets will be measured; and (i) timeframe in which each of the tasks and actions is to be carried out and/or completed.

    page 20Monitoring and reporting
  40. A20

    The air emissions Management Plan must be reviewed at least every three (3) years. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Agency Interest - Dams

    page 20Regulated structures
  41. N1

    Noise produced by an activity to which this development permit relates must not cause an environmental nuisance at any nuisance sensitive place or commercial place.

    page 23Noise and vibration
  42. N2

    Ensure that noise generated by the licensed activities do not cause the criteria in Schedule D - table 1 (Noise Limits) to be exceeded. Schedule D - Table 1 (noise Limits) Monday to Sunday Noise Level [dB(A)] at a `sensitive Place" expressed as LAeq,adj,1hr LA10,adj,1hr LA1,adj,1hr Daytime (dwelling for outdoors) 50 55 65 Evening (dwelling for outdoors) 50 55 65 Night-time (dwelling for indoors) 30 35 40 Noise limits based on Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 - Schedule 1 - Acoustic quality objectives. Noise Monitoring

    page 23Noise and vibration, Monitoring and reporting
  43. N3

    When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.

    page 23Noise and vibration, Monitoring and reporting
  44. N4

    Monitoring must include: (a) Airblast overpressure (dD (Lin) Peak) -when relevant; and (b) LAeq, adj, 1 hour; and (c) LA1, adj, 1 hour; and (d) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise from the activities; and (e) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction and atmospheric stability; and (f) if there were any effects due to extraneous factors such as traffic noise; and (g) location, date and time of recording; and (h) location of complainant (if relevant); and (i) details of measurement instrumentation and measurement procedure.

    page 23Noise and vibration, Monitoring and reporting
  45. N5

    The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual or the most recent version of AS1055 Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Agency Interest - Water Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

    page 23Surface water, Noise and vibration, Land and soil, Monitoring and reporting
  46. WA1

    Within six (6) months of the date of issue of this development approval a Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed and implemented for all activities.

    page 24Surface water, Land and soil
  47. WA2

    The stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan mentioned in condition (WA1) must include, but is not limited to the below: a) the location of the discharge points; and b) prevention of incident storm water run-off from contacting wastes or contaminants; and c) diversion of upstream run-off away from areas where it may be contaminated by bulk products being loaded or unloaded, wastes, contaminants or other materials; and d) collection, treatment and disposal of all contaminated stormwater run-off; and e) diverting uncontaminated stormwater run-off around areas disturbed and where contaminants or wastes are stored or handled that may contribute to stormwater; and f) contaminated stormwater runoff and incident rainfall is collected; and treated, reused, or released in accordance with the conditions of this development approval; and g) roofing or minimising the size of areas where contaminants or wastes are stored or handled; and h) revegetating disturbed areas as soon as predictable after the completion of works; and i) using alternative materials and or processes (such as dry absorbents) to clean up spills that will minimise the generation of contaminated waters; and j) erosion and sediment control structures are placed and maintained to minimise erosion of disturbed areas and prevent the contamination of any waters; and k) an inspection and maintenance program for the erosion and sediment control features; and l) identification of remedial actions that would be required to ensure compliance with the conditions of this development approval. Erosion protection measures and sediment control measures

    page 24Surface water, Waste, Land and soil
  48. WA3

    Erosion protection measures and sediment control measures must be implemented and maintained to minimise erosion and the release of sediment.

    page 24Land and soil
  49. WA4

    Any stormwater runoff that is potentially contaminated by the activities on site must be directed to the sediment control system and stormwater storage ponds. Release of Contaminants

    page 24Surface water, Land and soil
  50. WA5

    Contaminants must not be directly or indirectly released from the premises to any waters or the bed and banks of any waters except as permitted under the water schedule of this development approval.

  51. WA6

    The release of contaminants directly or indirectly to waters must not: i. produce any visible discolouration of receiving waters; or ii. produce any slick or other visible floating oil, grease, scum, litter or other objectionable matter.

    page 24Surface water
  52. WA7

    The release of contaminants to waters must only occur from the release points specified in Schedule WA- Table 1 - (Locations and Frequencies of Contaminant release to water).

    page 24Surface water
  53. WA8

    Release of contaminants must ony occur during periods of natural flow in the respective receiving waters. Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Schedule WA - Table 1 - Locations and Frequencies of Contaminant release to water Monitoring point Description Easting (MGA) Northing Monitoring frequency

    page 24Surface water, Monitoring and reporting
  54. SW2

    Spillway of Stormwater 429255 7782161 The first sample must be

    page 25Surface water, Regulated structures
  55. SW3

    Catchment Dam A 429693 taken within 2 hours of 430255 7782524 commencement of release Spillway of Stormwater and then weekly during Catchment Dam B 7782617 discharge Spillway of Stormwater Catchment Dam C

    page 25Surface water, Regulated structures
  56. WA9

    Monitoring must be carried out during a release at the locations and frequencies specified in Schedule WA Table 1 (Locations and Frequencies of Contaminant release to water) and Schedule WA - Table 2 (locations and frequencies of Receiving Environment Monitoring) for each quality characteristic specified in Schedule WA - Table 3 (Contaminant Release to Water Limits). Schedule WA - Table 2 - Locations and Frequencies of Receiving Environmental Monitoring Monitoring point Description Easting (MGA) Northing Monitoring frequency (MGA)

    page 25Monitoring and reporting
  57. WA10

    The release of contaminants to waters must not exceed the contaminant limits for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule WA - Table 3 (Contaminant Release to Water Limits). Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Schedule WA - Table 3 - Contaminant Release to Water Limits Quality Characteristic Test Value Contaminant Limits3 pH (pH unit) Range Greater than 4, less than 92 EC (-S/cm) Maximum 59701 or 95th percentile of reference6, Total Nitrogen (mg/L) Maximum whichever is lowest 95 Total Phosphorus (mg/L) Maximum 25 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) Maximum 5005 Sulphate (mg/L) Maximum 10001 Fluoride (mg/L) Maximum 21 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Aluminium (mg/L) Maximum 51 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Arsenic (mg/L) Maximum 0.51 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Cadmium (mg/L) Maximum 0.011 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Chromium (mg/L) Maximum 11 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Cobalt (mg/L) Maximum 11 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Copper (mg/L) Maximum 11,4 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Lead (mg/L) Maximum 0.11 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Nickel (mg/L) Maximum 11 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Zinc (mg/L) Maximum 201 or 95th percentile of reference6, whichever is lowest Notes: 1 Contaminant limit based on ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000) stock water quality guidelines `low risk' trigger values. 2 Page 4.2-15 of ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000) "Soil and animal health will not generally be affected by water with pH in the range of 4-9". 3 Total measurements (unfiltered) must be taken and analysed.

    page 25Land and soil
  58. WA11

    If quality characteristics of the release, when measured at the contaminant release points specified in Schedule WA - Table 1 (Locations and frequencies of Contaminant release to water) exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Schedule WA - Table 4 - (Contaminant release to Water Trigger Levels) during a release event, the holder of this environmental authority must compare the results measured during that release event at the monitoring points specified in Schedule WA - Table 4 - (Contaminant release to Water Trigger Levels) and; a) If the level of contaminants at a downstream compliance points is the same or a lower value than the trigger level value for the quality characteristic during the release event then no action is to be taken; or b) If the level of contaminants at a upstream reference points is the same or a higher value than the trigger level value for the quality characteristic during the release event then no action is to be taken; or c) If the level of contaminants at a downstream compliance site is greater than the trigger level value complete an investigation in accordance with the ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within 3 months, outlining: i. details of the investigations carried out; and ii. actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Note: Where an exceedance of a trigger level occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. Schedule WA - Table 4 - Contaminant release to Water Trigger Levels Quality Characteristic Test Value Contaminant Limits3 pH (pH unit) Range Greater than 6.5, less than 82 EC (-S/cm) Maximum Turbidity (NTU) Maximum 3107 or 80th percentile of reference, whichever is highest 502 Total Nitrogen (-g/L) Maximum 5002 Total Phosphorus (-g/L) Maximum 502 or 80th percentile of reference5,6, Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) Maximum whichever is highest 102 or 80th percentile of reference5,6, whichever is highest Sulphate (mg/L) Maximum 80th percentile of reference5,6, Aluminium (-g/L) Maximum 551 or 80th percentile of reference5,6, whichever is highest Arsenic (-g/L) Maximum 241 or 80th percentile of reference5,6, whichever is highest Cadmium (-g/L) Maximum 0.21 or 80th percentile of reference5,6, whichever is highest

    page 26Surface water, Monitoring and reporting
  59. WA12

    All determinations of water quality must be: (a) Performed by a person of body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required measurements; (b) Made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the Administering Authority's monitoring and sampling manual; (c) Collected from the monitoring locations identified within this development permit, within 2 hours of each other (reference/downstream) where possible; (d) Carried out on representative samples; and (e) Laboratory testing must be undertaken using laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used.

    page 28Monitoring and reporting
  60. WA13

    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 when requested: (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; and (f) The results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances with the conditions of this environmental authority. Groundwater

    page 28Groundwater, Surface water, Monitoring and reporting
  61. WA14

    Contaminants must not be directly or indirectly released to groundwater except as permitted under the water schedule of this development approval.

    page 28Groundwater
  62. WA15

    Groundwater monitoring bores must be constructed at the locations identified by schedule WA - Table 5 (groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency) and operated in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the ARMCANZ manual titled Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia.

    page 28Groundwater, Monitoring and reporting
  63. WA16

    Groundwater quality and level must be monitored at the locations and frequencies defined in Schedule WA - Table 5 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency) for quality characteristics identified in Schedule WA - Table 6 (Groundwater Quality Limits). Schedule WA - Table 5 - Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency Monitoring point Easting (MGA) Northing (MGA) Monitoring frequency Bore 1 quarterly Bore 2 429295 7782210 Bore 3 Bore 4 429545 7782406 Bore 5 430272 7782589 430274 7782179 429742 7781869 Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Schedule WA - Table 6- Groundwater Quality Limits Quality Characteristic Unit Contaminant Limit 5.0 (minimum) pH pH 9.0 (maximum) 896 for Bore 1 and 31 Electrical Conductivity -S/cm 3,790 for Bore 51 5,024 for Bore 2 and 41 Sulphate mg/l 3 for Bore 1 and 31 21 for Bore 2, 4 and 51 Total nitrogen mg/l 1.21 Total phosphorus mg/l 0.51 Dissolved aluminium mg/l 0.0552 Dissolved arsenic mg/l 0.013 for Bore 1,2 and 52 0.084 for Bore 31 Dissolved cadmium mg/l 0.022 for Bore 41 0.00022 Dissolved cobalt mg/l 0.0014 for Bore32 0.0042 for Bore 1,2,4 and 51 Dissolved copper mg/l 0.00341 Dissolved zinc mg/l 0.0082 Chloride Interpretation purposes only Calcium Carbonate Interpretation purposes only (Hardness) Note: all metals and metalloids must be measured as total (unfiltered) and dissolved (filtered). Total metals must be monitored for interpretive purposes. 1 Contaminant limit based on site specific monitoring data. 2 Contaminant limits based on ANZG 2018, Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh

    page 28Groundwater, Monitoring and reporting
  64. WA17

    Results of groundwater monitoring from water quality compliance bores identified in Table 5 - Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency, must not exceed any of the Contaminant Limits specified in Table 6 - Groundwater Quality Limits on three (3) consecutive occasions.

    page 29Groundwater, Monitoring and reporting
  65. WA18

    If groundwater from water quality compliance bores identified in Table 5 - Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency exceed the Contaminant Limits specified in Table 6 - Groundwater quality limits on three (3) consecutive occasions, the holder of the environmental authority must: a) notify the administering authority within 24 hours of receiving the results.; b) complete an investigation to identify the potential cause of the exceedance and the potential for environmental harm being caused or likely to be caused by the exceedance; and c) provide a written report to the administering authority within (3) months of the date of the original exceedance, outlining: i. details of the investigation carried out; and ii. actions taken to prevent environmental harm Permit EPML00392513 Environmental authority EPML00392513 Agency Interest - Waste

    page 29Groundwater, Waste, Monitoring and reporting