Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00433013 · HERITAGE MINERALS PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML00433013 (HERITAGE MINERALS PTY LTD), Granted. 106 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- HERITAGE MINERALS PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML5589; ML5602; ML5608; ML5609; ML5612; ML5613; ML5614; ML5615; ML5616; ML5617; ML5618; ML5619; ML5620; ML5621; ML5622; ML5623; ML5624; ML5625; ML5626; ML5627; ML5628; ML5633; ML5634; ML5635; ML5648; ML5649; ML5658; ML5659; ML5660; ML6692
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
106 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 or this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
Contaminants with the potential to cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to the receiving environment, except as permitted under the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A3
The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that the mining activities are carried out at the locations identified in Table A1 - Authorised mining activities and locations and Schedule I - Figure 1 - Mine Area Location. Table A1 - Authorised mining activities and locations Mine domain Mine feature Mining lease Location Maximum disturbance Latitude Longitude area (ha) (GDA94) (GDA94) 16.91 Latent Tailings Part of No. 2 Mill Tailings ML5660 -23.63495 150.38008 32 Resource Dam ML5589 17.53 Mundic Sulphide Tails ML5612 13.51 ML5613 Red Oxide Tails ML5621 -23.64279 150.37387 49.17 ML5622 Part of Shepherds Gully Tails ML5623 43.4 ML5648 0.78 Sandstone Gully Latent ML5649 -23.65099 150.36778 Tailings ML5659 -23.64211 150.36457 ML5660 Tailings Storage Sandstone Gully Tailings ML5589 Facility Storage Facility (including ML5609 ML5628 embankment) ML5616 ML5621 ML5616 -23.64211 150.36457 ML5617 Upper Mundic Gully Tailings ML5621 -23.63466 150.36331 Storage Facility ML5625 - 23.63585 150.37460 ML5608 B Dump ML5626 ML5627 ML5634 ML5658 ML5608 ML5624 ML5614 Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Mine domain Mine feature Mining lease Location Maximum disturbance Latitude Longitude area (ha) (GDA94) (GDA94) 0.73 1.35 Waste Rock K Dump ML5613 -23.63922 150.37597 16.62 Dumps Q Dump ML5660 12.47 Shepherds Outer Dump ML5589 -23.64028 150.37963 Horse Paddock Dump ML5620 16.98 ML5660 -23.65326 150.36925 5.9 ML5635 ML5609 -23.63068 150.37663 3
- A4
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; 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; 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. Monitoring
- A5
Any monitoring data, records and reports required by this environmental authority must be: a) kept for a period of at least five (5) years; and b) provided to a new holder of the environmental authority on transfer of the environmental authority; and c) provided to the administering authority within a timeframe nominated by the administering authority; and d) provided to the administering authority in the format requested.
- A6
The following information must be recorded in relation to all monitoring required under the conditions of this environmental authority: a) The date and time at which the sample or in-situ record was taken; and b) The location co-ordinates or monitoring point at which the sample was taken; and c) The results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority; and d) Any other pertinent details of relevance to interpreting the sampling results (i.e. stream flow, wind conditions or any unusual observations such as odour or colouration).
- A7
Where monitoring is a requirement of this environmental authority, ensure that a suitably qualified and experienced person(s) conducts all monitoring. Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
- A8
Storage of all flammable and combustible liquids must be contained within an on-site containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm and maintained in accordance with AS 1940 - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids of 2017 (or more recent editions). Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Risk management
- A9
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk management system for activities which conforms to the Standard for Risk Management (ISO31000:2009), or the latest edition of an Australian standard for risk management, to the extent relevant to environmental management, by 22 February 2027. Emergency response and contingency
- A10
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement an emergency response and contingency plan to respond to emergency events and incidents by 30 July 2027. The emergency response and contingency plan for the carrying out of the activities must include the following matters at a minimum: a) response procedures and contingency plans to be implemented to prevent or minimise the risk of environmental harm arising from emergency events: b) response procedures to minimise the extent and duration of environmental harm caused by emergency events; and c) contingency plans including the practices and procedures to be employed to restore the environment or to mitigate any environmental harm caused; and d) the physical resources to be used in response to emergencies; and e) procedures to investigate the cause of any emergencies, and where necessary, the implementation of remedial actions to prevent the recurrence of similar event: and f) the provision and availability of documented procedures to staff attending any emergency to enable them to effectively respond; and g) training and qualifications required by staff that will be called upon to respond to emergencies to enable them to effectively respond; and h) timely and accurate reporting of the circumstance and nature of the emergency to the administering authority in accordance with conditions A11-A14; and i) procedures for accessing monitoring points required by this environmental authority and other relevant monitoring points during emergencies to determine environmental harm caused; and j) procedures to notify any person who may be affected by the emergency. Notification of Emergencies and Incidents
- A11
The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by written notification within twenty-four (24) hours after becoming aware of any emergency, incident or exceedance relating to the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with, the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A12
The notification of emergencies or incidents as required by Condition A11 must include but not be limited to the following: a) the holder of the environmental authority; b) the location of the emergency or incident; c) the number of the environmental authority; d) the name and telephone number of the designated contact person; e) the time of the release; f) the time the holder of the environmental authority became aware of the release; g) the suspected cause of the release; h) the environmental harm caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the release; and i) actions taken to prevent any further release and mitigate any environmental harm caused by the release.
- A13
Not more than fourteen (14) days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, written advice must be provided of the information supplied in accordance with Condition A12 in relation to: a) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident; and b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise environmental harm.
- A14
As soon as practicable, but not more than six (6) weeks following the conduct of environmental monitoring performed in relation to the emergency or incident, which results in the release of contaminants not in Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority, written advice must be provided of the monitoring results of to the administering authority. Definitions
- A15
Words and phrases used throughout this environmental authority are defined in the Definitions section of this environmental authority. Where a definition for a term used in this environmental authority is sought and the term is not defined within this environmental authority, the definitions in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its Regulations and Environmental Protection Policies must be used. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule B - Air
- B1
Unless authorised by this environmental authority, the release of contaminants to air must not cause environmental harm, beyond the boundaries of the licensed place.
- B2
The holder of this environmental authority must develop, document and implement an air quality monitoring program that can ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority, by 1 August 2022, or prior to commencement of the mining activity.
- B3
When requested by the administering authority, air quality monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any air quality complaint, and results must be provided to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of monitoring. Monitoring must be carried out as required by the administering authority.
- B4
If the administering authority requires air quality monitoring to be undertaken, all monitoring must be performed by a suitably qualified and experienced person to perform. General Dust Control
- B5
The holder of this environmental authority shall ensure that all appropriate mitigation measures are employed to prevent environmental harm occurring as a result of dust and particulate matter emissions generated by the mining activities.
- B6
If air quality monitoring indicates that environmental harm is caused by the activities, then the holder of the environmental authority must: a) advise the administering authority of planned mitigation measures; and b) implement the mitigation measures to prevent further environmental harm. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule W - Water
- A1
- Authorised mining activities and locations must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented for all stages of the activity.
- MB2
Saprolite -23.636 150.376 278.48
- MB3
Waste rock S -23.642 150.369 278.48
- MB4
Bedrock (volcanics) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) Monthly MB5D Tailings / Saprolite -23.645 150.378 223.17 MB5S Bedrock (volcanics) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB7D Bedrock (tonalite) -23.656 150.372 211.87 MB8D Fresh volcanics -23.636 150.381 225.89 Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- MB9
Bedrock (tonalite) -23.631 150.3837 238.06
- MB12
TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB13S TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MD13D TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2)
- MB14
Bedrock (volcanics) -23.640 150.374 276.13 WGMB01 TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) WGMB02 TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) WGMB03 TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB24S Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB24D Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB25S Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB25D Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB26S Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB26D Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB27S Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB27D Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2)
- MB28
Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB29S Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB29D Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB30S Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) MB30D Sandstone TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2)
- MB31
Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2)
- MB32
Diorite TBA(2) TBA(2) TBA(2) Note (1) Monitoring location(s) will be shown in Schedule I - Figure 2 of the Environmental Authority. Note (2) TBA value - refer to condition W14.
- D1
The holder of this environmental authority must comply with the noise limits specified in Table D1 - Noise limits.
- D2
When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any noise complaint, and results must be provided to the administering authority within fourteen (14) days following completion of monitoring. Monitoring must be carried out as required by the administering authority.
- D3
If the administering authority requires noise monitoring to be undertaken, all monitoring must be performed by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- D4
The holder of this environmental authority must complete monitoring and reporting must include the following descriptor characteristics and matters: a) LA max adj, T ; and b) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; and c) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and d) Location, date and time of recording.
- D5
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the noise limits specified in Table D1 - Noise limits, then the holder of this environmental authority 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. Table D1 - Noise limits Noise level Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays measured as 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am 9am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 9am dB(A) Noise limit measured at a 'Noise sensitive place' LA10, adj, 10 mins b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+3 b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+0 LA1, adj, 10 mins b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 Noise limit measured at a 'Commercial place' LA10, adj, 10 mins 46b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+15 b/g+15 b/g+10 b/g+15 b/g+15 b/g+10
- D6
The holder of this environmental authority must comply with the blasting limits specified in Table D2 - Airblast Overpressure Level.
- D7
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the blasting limits specified in Table D2 - Airblast Overpressure Level, then the holder of this environmental authority 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. Table D2 - Airblast Overpressure Level Location Blasting limits Saturday 9.00am -1.00 pm Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Sundays and public holidays No Blasting Sensitive or 115 dB (Linear) Peak for 9 out of 10 consecutive blasts initiated and not greater commercial place than 120 dB (Linear) Peak at any time
- D8
The holder of this environmental authority must comply with the vibration limits specified in Table D3 - Vibration limits. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- D9
When requested by the administering authority, vibration monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority, to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D10
The holder of this environmental authority must monitor the: a) location of the blast(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 dates and time of recording.
- D11
If monitoring completed in accordance with condition D10 indicates an exceedance of the vibration limits in Table D3 - Vibration limits, then the holder of this environmental authority must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or b) immediately implement vibration abatement measures so that vibration from the activity does not result in further environmental nuisance. Table D3 - Vibration limits Vibration limit Location Monday to Friday 8.00 Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 Sundays and public holidays Sensitive or commercial place am - 5.00 pm pm 5mm/s peak particle velocity for nine (9) out of ten No blasting (10) consecutive blasts and not greater than 10 mm/s peak particle velocity at any time
- D12
The method of measurement and reporting of noise and vibration must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual and Guideline - Noise and vibration from blasting. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule E - Waste Storage of Tyres
- E1
Tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back, recycling, or waste-to-energy options must be stockpiled in volumes less than 600m3 in volume and 200m2 in area and at least 10m from any other tyre storage area.
- E2
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. Waste Management
- E3
The holder of this environmental authority must develop, document and implement a waste management program for all mine features, by 1 December 2022.
- E4
The waste management program required under condition E3 must be regularly reviewed and updated at intervals of no greater than five (5) years. The program must include: a) a description of the mining activity that may generate waste; and b) waste management control strategies including: (i) recording of the types and amounts of wastes generated by the mining activity; (ii) segregation of the wastes; (iii) storage of the wastes; (iv) transport of the wastes; and (v) monitoring and reporting matters concerning the waste; and c) the hazard characteristics of the wastes generated including disposal procedures for regulated wastes; and d) a program for reusing, recycling or disposing of all wastes; and e) how the waste will be dealt with in accordance with the waste and resource management hierarchy, including a description of the types and amounts of waste that will be dealt with under each of the waste management practices in the waste management hierarchy (i.e. avoidance, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, disposal); and f) how the waste will be stored, handled and transferred in a proper and effective manner; and g) procedures for identifying and implementing opportunities to minimise the amount of waste generated, promote efficiency in the use of resources and improve the waste management practices employed; and h) procedures for dealing with accidents, spills, and other incidents that may impact on waste management; and i) details of any accredited management system employed, or planned to be employed, to deal with the waste; and j) how often the performance of the waste management practices will be assessed; and k) the indicators or other criteria on which the performance of the waste management practices will be assessed; and l) staff training and induction to the waste management program. Regulated Waste
- E5
All regulated waste generated at the licensed place must only be stored prior to removal within those areas designated for those purposes.
- E6
The holder of the environmental authority must not: a) allow waste to be burned at or on the licensed placed; or b) remove waste from the licensed place and burn such waste elsewhere. Laboratory Waste
- E7
All mineral waste from the laboratory must be disposed of in the Sandstone Gully Tailings Storage Facility and/or the Mount Morgan Open Cut Pit in accordance with condition W30 and W31. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule F - Land General land
- F1
The holder of the environmental authority must comply with the operational activities specified in Table F1 - Operational Activities on Land for each of the Mine features specified in Table A1- Authorised mining activities and locations. Table F1 - Operational Activities on Land Mine Feature Operational Activities Process Plant & ROM Mineral processing Pad Pipe Corridor Transport of process water and tailings. Part of No. 2 Mill Shape surface to minimise runoff of contaminated water. Install diversions to minimise clean waters Tailings Dam entering location Remove overlying waste. Recover tailings for processing. Remove and relocate any waste in the remnant walls that directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Leave stable batters on any remaining waste dumps or remnant walls. Mundic Sulphide Tails Remove overlying waste. Recover tailings for processing. Remove and relocate any waste in the remanent walls that directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Leave stable batters on any remaining waste dumps or remnant walls. Red Oxide Tails Remove overlying waste. Recover tailings for processing. Remove and relocate any waste in the remanent walls that directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Leave stable batters on any remaining waste dumps or remnant walls. Part of Shepherds Shape surface to minimise runoff of contaminated water. Gully Tails Install diversions to minimise clean waters entering location. Remove overlying waste. Recover tailings for processing. Remove and relocate any waste in the remanent walls that directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Leave stable batters on any remaining waste dumps or remnant walls. B Dump Establish bund/sump. Recover waste rock crush at site and truck material to plant. Expose former K Dump natural land surface. Q Dump Leave stable batters on any remaining waste dumps or remnant walls. Shepherds Outer Placement of waste rock Dump Shape and compact placed waste to reduce rainfall infiltration and clean water runoff Horse Paddock Dump Placement of waste rock
- F2
The holder of this environmental authority must obtain written agreement with the underlying landholder and provide this to the administering authority prior to the construction of Tim's Tube, Lachlan's Laydown, Paterson's Patch and Craig's Clod as specified Table A1 - Authorised mining activities and locations and Table F1 - Operational Activities on Land. Rehabilitation landform criteria
- F3
Subject to conditions F6 to F8, all disturbed land must be rehabilitated in accordance with the final land use identified in Table F2 - Current and Expected Land Suitability and Final Land Use. Table F2 - Current and Expected Land Suitability and Final Land Use Mine Feature Rehabilitation Final Land Use Land Suitability Objective Process Plant & ROM Remove all plant Land management Class 4 Pad monitoring and Class 4 Pipe Corridor Remove all pipes and support infrastructure maintenance of Class 4 Tim's Tube Remove all pipes and support rehabilitated areas infrastructure Class 4 Part of No. 2 Mill Remove remnant sulphidic dam wall that Tailings Dam directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Land rehabilitated to Batter and stabilise remaining waste dump approximately original Mundic Sulphide Tails faces. contour to class 4; All Expose and reinstate original drainage in rehabilitated areas. Remove remnant sulphidic dam wall that directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Batter and stabilise remaining waste dump faces. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Mine Feature Rehabilitation Final Land Use Land Suitability Objective Red Oxide Tails Expose and reinstate original drainage in Native Ecosystem other land will be Class rehabilitated areas. Land management 5. Part of Shepherds Remove remnant sulphidic dam wall that monitoring and Gully Tails directly impacts the mining of the tailings. maintenance of Class 4 Batter and stabilise remaining waste dump rehabilitated areas Mining Contractor faces. - (Services) Yard Remove remnant sulphidic dam wall that Class 4 directly impacts the mining of the tailings. Class 4 NPAG Stockpile Batter and stabilise remaining waste dump Class 4 faces. Class 4 Slag Stockpiles Expose and reinstate original drainage in Class 4 rehabilitated areas. B Dump Stabilise former land surface. If required treat K Dump surface soils to ensure runoff water quality. Q Dump Establish suitable vegetation. Shepherds Stabilise former land surface. If required treat Outer Dump surface soils to ensure runoff water quality. Horse Paddock Establish suitable vegetation. Dump Stabilise former land surface. If required treat Airfield Dump surface soils to ensure runoff water quality. Sandstone Gully Tailings Establish suitable vegetation. Storage Facility Stabilise former land surface. If required treat surface soils to ensure runoff water quality. Upper Mundic Gully Establish suitable vegetation. Tailings Storage Facility Completely backfilled. PAF waste rock and Powerline tailings transferred from stockpiles to void. Roads Water removed. Lachlan's Laydown Dry cover - store and release. Paterson's Patch Drainage system constructed. Craig's Clod Completely backfilled with tailings. Water removed from surface.
- F4
All infrastructure, constructed by or for the holder of this environmental authority during the mining activities including water storage structures, must be removed from the site prior to mining lease surrender, except where agreed to in writing by the post mining land owner. Preventing contaminant release to land
- F5
Contaminants must not be released to land. Rehabilitation liability
- F6
Subject to condition A3, the holder of this environmental authority is authorised to conduct mining activities at the locations specified in Table A1 - Authorised mining activities and Schedule I Figure 1 - Mine Area Location. However, where the holder of this environmental authority does not cause disturbance by undertaking mining activities in these areas, the holder of this environmental authority is not required to rehabilitate those areas in accordance with the requirements of Table F2 - Current and Expected Land Suitability and Final Land Use.
- F7
The holder of this environmental authority must undertake rehabilitation activities in accordance with the requirements of condition F6 on areas where mining activities have been undertaken as detailed in condition A3.
- F8
The holder of this environmental authority must undertake rehabilitation as soon as practicable after the completion of mining activities. Topsoil
- F9
Topsoil stockpiles must be managed to ensure stability and minimise the release of contaminants. Measures must include: a) stockpiles will not exceed 2 metres in height; and b) measures are implemented to ensure that erosion of topsoil stockpile is prevented; and c) stockpiles will be re-used as soon as possible. Vegetation Clearing
- F10
A pre-clearance survey must be undertaken by an appropriately qualified person to minimise impacts to flora and fauna species and fauna habitat prior to commencement of any vegetation clearing.
- F11
During any vegetation clearing an appropriately qualified spotter-catcher must be present to identify and relocate significant flora and fauna species and minimise impacts to fauna habitat. Impacts to Prescribed Environmental Matters
- F12
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters, are not authorised under this environmental authority or the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 unless the impact(s) is specified in Table F3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Table F3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Location Prescribed environmental matter Latitude Longitude Maximum extent (GDA94) (GDA94) Of Concern Regional Ecosystem - 11.10.2 TBA(1) TBA(1) Note (1): TBA value - refer to condition F13. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- F13
Either by 30 November 2027 and prior to the operation of the Upper Mundic Gully Tailings Storage Facility, whichever occurs first, the holder of this environmental authority must submit an amendment application to the administering authority in accordance with section 226 and 226A of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, nominating the `TBA prescribed environmental matter details, location and maximum extent' values of Table
- F3
- Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters.
- F14
Records demonstrating that each impact to a prescribed environmental matter not listed in Table F3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters will not result in a significant residual impact to that matter must be: a) completed by an appropriately qualified person; and b) kept until this environmental authority is surrendered.
- F15
An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, must be undertaken for the maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter authorised in Table F3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters.
- F16
By 30 June 2028 or prior to the operation of the Upper Mundic Gully Tailings Storage Facility, whichever occurs first, the holder of the environmental authority must develop, implement and maintain a Management Plan for Cycas megacarpa and Grevillea hockingsii.
- F17
The Management Plan for Cycas megacarpa and Grevillea hockingsii required by condition F16 must: a) be prepared by an appropriately qualified person: and b) demonstrate how impacts to Cycas megacarpa and Grevillea hockingsii will be avoided, minimised, managed and monitored such that a significant residual impact does not occur; and c) be submitted to the relevant administering authority for approval prior to its implementation; and d) be implemented and maintained following approval by the administering authority. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule G - Community Complaint response
- H1
The consequence category of any structure must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of 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 any change or modification.
- H2
A consequence assessment report and certification must be prepared for each structure assessed in Condition H1 and the report may include a consequence assessment for more than one structure.
- H3
Certification must be provided by the suitably qualified and experienced person who undertook the assessment, in the form set out in the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Design and construction of a regulated structure
- H4
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
- H5
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: a) The holder of this environmental authority has prepared a consequence category assessment report; and b) 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(s) of this environmental authority, and c) The structure is compliant in all respects with the: (i) Environmental Protection Regulation 2019, and (ii) the Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams, and (iii) this environmental authority, and; d) at least 20 business days has passed since the receipt of those documents, or the administering authority notifies the licensee that a design plan and certification has been submitted for that dam.
- H6
Consequence category assessment 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 the Regulated Structures register.
- H7
Regulated structures must: a) be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for Assessing b) be designed and constructed to minimise the risk of flooding and erosion; and c) have the floor and sides of the dam designed and constructed to prevent or minimise the passage of the wetting front and any entrained contaminants through either the floor or sides of the dam during the operational life of the dam and for any period of decommissioning and rehabilitation of the dam.
- H8
Regulated structures must be constructed in accordance with a certified design plan that has been submitted to the administering authority, and such that the resulting structure will deliver the performance stated in that submitted design plan and that dam is compliant in all respects with this environmental authority.
- H9
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 the 'as constructed' drawings and specifications of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan. Notification of affected persons
- H10
All affected persons must be provided with a copy of the emergency action plan in place for each regulated structure: Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority a) or existing structures that are regulated structures, within 10 business days of this condition taking effect; and b) prior to the operation of the new regulated structure; and c) if the emergency action plan is amended, within 5 business days of it being amended. Regulated Structures - Operation
- H11
Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless the holder of this environmental authority has submitted to the administering authority in respect of regulated structure, all of the following: a) one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the `design plan', and b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; and c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications'; and d) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the DSA volume across the system, a copy of the certified system design plan; and e) the requirements of this authority relating to the construction of the regulated structure have been met; and f) the holder of this environmental authority has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Structures; and g) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structure.
- H12
An operational plan, developed by a suitably qualified and experienced person must be kept current for each regulated dam. Regulated Structures - Location
- H13
The regulated structures authorised by this environmental authority are those specified in Table H1 - Location of Regulated Structures.
- H14
The regulated structures authorised by this environmental authority must be operated in accordance with the criteria listed in Table H2 - Details of Regulated Structures.
- H15
The regulated structures specified in Table H1 - Location of Regulated dams must comply with the criteria in Table H3 - Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Dams.
- H16
By 1 November of each year, all regulated structures specified in Table H1 - Location of Regulated Structures must comply with the criteria listed in Table H3 - Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures. Mandatory reporting level
- H17
The Mandatory Reporting Level (the MRL) must be marked on all regulated structures listed in Table H1 - Location of Regulated Structures in such a way that it is clearly observable.
- H18
The holder of this environmental authority must, as soon as practical and within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware, notify the administering authority when the contents of a regulated structure reaches the Mandatory Reporting Level.
- H19
The holder of this environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that the Mandatory Reporting Level has been reached, act to prevent any unauthorised discharge from the regulated structure.
- H20
The holder of this environmental authority must record any changes to the Mandatory Reporting Level in the Register of Regulated Structures. Design storage allowance
- H21
The holder of this environmental authority must assess the performance of each regulated structure over the preceding November to May period based on actual observations of the available storage in each regulated structure taken prior to 1 July of each year. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- H22
By 1 November of each year, storage capacity must be available in each regulated structure, to meet the Design Storage Allowance (DSA) volume for the dam as listed in Table H3 - Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures.
- H23
The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority, within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware that a dam will not meet the Design Storage Allowance by 1 November of any year.
- H24
If the holder of this environmental authority becomes aware that insufficient Design Storage Allowance is available in accordance with condition H22 you must take action to prevent any unauthorised discharge from the dam. Decommissioning
- H25
The holder of this environmental authority must submit a decommissioning plan that has been certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person, to the administering authority at least one (1) year prior, to decommissioning any regulated structure specified in Table H1 - Location of Regulated Structures.
- H26
Regulated structures must not be abandoned but be either: a) decommissioned and rehabilitated to achieve compliance with condition H25; or b) the holder of the environmental authority and the landholder agree in writing that the; (i) dam will be used by the landholder following the cessation of the environmentally relevant activity(ies); and (ii) landholder is responsible for the dam, from an agreed date. Table H1 - Location of Regulated structures Central Points Regulated Structure Latitude Longitude Sandstone Gully Tailings Storage Facility (GDA 94) (GDA 94) Upper Mundic Gully Tailings Storage Facility -23.64196 150.36510 -23.63466 150.36331 Table H2 - Details of Regulated Structures Name of Regulated Structure Consequence Maximum surface Maximum volume Purpose of Regulated Category Structure area (ha) (m3) Storage of Tailings Sandstone Gully Tailings High 49.2 11,523,416 Storage Facility TBA(1) Storage of Tailings 43.4 9,240,000 Upper Mundic Gully Tailings Storage Facility Note (1) TBA value - refer to condition H27. Table H3 - Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures Name of Regulated Spillway Design Storage Allowance Mandatory Reporting Level Structure 1:100 AEP 72-hour duration ESS Sandstone Gully Tailings 1:100,000 AEP 1:5 AEP Wet Season Water TBA(1) Storage Facility + Wave runup Storage DSA allowance for 1:10 AEP wind Upper Mundic Gully TBA(1) TBA(1) Tailings Storage Facility Note (1) TBA value - refer to condition H27.
- H27
By 30 June 2028 and prior to the operation of the Upper Mundic Gully Tailings Storage Facility, whichever occurs first, the holder of this environmental authority must submit an amendment application to the Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority administering authority in accordance with section 226 and 226A of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, nominating: a) the `TBA consequence category' of Table H2 - Details of Regulated Structures; and b) the `TBA spillway, design storage allowance and mandatory reporting level values' in Table H3 - Hydraulic Performance of Regulated Structures. Regulated Structures - Annual Inspection and Report
- H28
Each regulated structure must be inspected annually by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- H29
At each annual inspection, required by condition H28, 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.
- H30
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
- H31
The holder of this environmental authority 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 of this environmental authority, provide this to the administering authority within 10 business days of receipt of the request.
- H32
The holder of this environmental authority must, within one week of receipt of the annual inspection report, consider the report and its recommendations; and as soon as possible, but within one month of receipt of the annual inspection report, formulate and implement actions to implement the recommendations in the report and ensure that each regulated dam safely performs its intended functions. Register of Regulated Structures
- H33
A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the holder of this environmental authority for each regulated structure:
- H34
The holder of this environmental authority must provisionally enter the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures when a design plan for a regulated dam is submitted to the administering authority.
- H35
The holder of this environmental authority must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures once compliance with condition H11 has been achieved.
- H36
The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures is current and complete on any given day.
- H37
All entries in the Register of Regulated Structures must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of this environmental authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- H38
The holder of this environmental authority must, at the same time as providing the annual return, supply to the administering authority a copy of the records contained in the Register of Regulated Structures, in the electronic format required by the administering authority. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule I - Figures Figure 1 - Mine Area Location Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Figure 2 - Surface water and Groundwater monitoring locations Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Definitions Key terms and/or phrases used in this document are defined in this section. Where a term is not defined, the definition in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its regulations or environmental protection policies must be used. If a word remains undefined it has its ordinary meaning. "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. "AEP" means the Annual Exceedance Probability, which is the probability that at least one event in excess of a particular magnitude will occur in any given year. "airblast overpressure" means energy transmitted from the blast site within the atmosphere in the form of pressure waves. The maximum excess pressure in this wave, above ambient pressure is the peak airblast overpressure measured in decibels linear (dB). "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. "appropriately qualified person" means a person who has professional qualifications, training,skillsand experience relevant to the nominated subject matter and can give authoritative assessment,adviceand analysis on performancerelativeto the subject matter using the relevant protocols, standards,methodsor literature.