Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00612113 · CAPE COMMODITIES PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML00612113 (CAPE COMMODITIES PTY LTD), Granted. 59 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100761296.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- CAPE COMMODITIES PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML20669; ML20737
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100761296 · effective 2025-12-12
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
59 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
In carrying out the mining activity authorised by this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must comply with `Table A1 - Schedule of disturbance' and `Schedule G - Figure 1 (Project Infrastructure Layout)'.
- A3
The holder of this environmental authority must: a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner; and d) ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are calibrated. Table A1 - Schedule of disturbance Mine Feature Name Tenure ID Maximum disturbance area (ha) Mine Infrastructure Area ML20669 1.57 and stockpiles Access tracks ML20669, ML20737 2.23 Pits ML20669, ML20737 43.76 Monitoring
- A4
Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than 5 years.
- A5
An environmental monitoring program sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by 1 November 2013.
- A6
All analyses and tests required to be conducted under this environmental authority must be carried out by an appropriately qualified person and analysed by a laboratory that has NATA accreditation for such analyses and test, expect as otherwise authorised by the administering authority.
- A7
Monitoring and analyses required by this environmental authority must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the administering authority's latest guidelines, unless otherwise agreed by the administering authority in writing. Financial Assurance
- A8
Provide to the administering authority financial assurance for the amount and in the form acceptable to the administering authority in accordance with the most recent edition of the administering authority's Guideline - Calculating Financial Assurance for Mining Projects, before the proposed mining activities can commence. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113
- A9
The amount of financial assurance must be reviewed by the holder of this environmental authority when a plan of operations is amended or replaced or the authority is amended. Risk Management
- A10
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk management system for mining activities which mirrors the content requirement of 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 1 October 2013. Notification of Emergencies, Incidents and Exceptions
- A11
The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by written notification within 24 hours, after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A12
Within 10 business days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, or receipt of monitoring results, whichever is the latter, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed; b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm; and c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident. Complaints
- A13
The holder of this environmental authority must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activity including the following details: a) Name, address and contact number for complainant; b) Time and date of complaint; c) Reasons for the complaint; d) Investigations undertaken; e) Conclusions formed; f) Actions taken to resolve the complaint; g) Any abatement measures implemented; and h) Person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A14
The holder of this environmental authority must, when requested by the administering authority, undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, must be provided to the administering authority within 10 business days of completion of the investigation, or no later than 10 business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Third Party Reporting
- A15
The holder of this environmental authority must: a) within 1 year of the commencement of this authority, obtain from a suitably qualified and experienced third party a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals not exceeding 3 years from the completion of the report referred to above; and c) provide each report to the administering authority within 90 days of its completion.
- A16
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issue of this environmental authority the holder of this environmental authority must: a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within 2 years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation. b) until compliance with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline is achieved, continue to remain in compliance with the corresponding provision that was current immediately prior to the relevant amendment or change. Regard for Comment
- A17
Where comments are provided by the administering authority with respect to any reports, plans or programs required to be developed by a condition of this environmental authority then the environmental authority holder must have due regard for these comments and incorporate these comments into the reports, plans or programs. Investigation
- A18
If monitoring results indicate an exceedance of any quality objectives specified in a condition of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority in accordance with condition A11 and: a) complete an investigation to identify the potential cause of the exceedance; b) if the investigation demonstrates that the exceedance is not attributable to the mining activities, then no further action is required; or c) if the cause of the exceedance is inconclusive or attributable to the mining activities, provide a written report to the administering authority within 3 months of the date of receiving the monitoring results showing an exceedance, outlining: (i) all pertinent details of the investigation carried out; and (ii) actions taken or planned to minimise environmental harm. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Schedule B - Air General
- C1
Unless authorised by this environmental authority contaminants that will or may cause environmental harm must not be directly or indirectly released to land.
- C2
Land outside the authorised disturbance area specified in condition A2 and Schedule G - Figure 4 (Project Area Layout) of this environmental authority must not be disturbed or contaminated.
- C3
When carrying out the mining activity the holder of this environmental authority must: a) avoid, minimise or mitigate (in order of preference) any impacts on areas of sensitive vegetation or other areas of ecological value; b) minimise the risk of injury, harm; or entrapment of wildlife and stock; c) minimise disturbance to land that may otherwise result in land degradation; and d) if significant disturbance to land is unavoidable, the holder of this environmental authority must clear vegetation in a way that maintains connectivity.
- C4
Land disturbed by mining must be progressively rehabilitated in accordance with the most recent edition of the administering authority's guideline "Rehabilitation Requirements for Mining Projects (EM1122)" to ensure areas disturbed by mining are rehabilitated to a state that: a) is non-polluting; b) is geo-technically and geochemically stable with no subsidence or erosion gullies for at least (3) years; c) has established groundcover to ensure erosion is minimised; d) has established vegetation of floristic species composition found in analogue sites and which are not weed species; e) maintenance requirements for rehabilitated land is no greater than that required for the land prior to its disturbance caused by carrying out the mining activity (ies); and f) is safe to humans and wildlife.
- C5
A Rehabilitation Monitoring Program (RMP) must be developed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person by 1 July 2014. The RMP must include but not be limited to: a) a detailed description of how the rehabilitation objectives referred to in condition C4 will be achieved; and b) an on-going rehabilitation monitoring plan for rehabilitation activities. This plan will include details on sufficient spatial and temporal replication to enable scientifically justifiable conclusions to be made. The plan will also include details on the verification of rehabilitation success to be carried out for each domain. Monitoring must be carried out for each domain at a minimum sampling intensity of 1:15,000 and must include sufficient replication to enable statistical analysis of results at an acceptable power as established in the rehabilitation monitoring program. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Biodiversity
- C6
Prior to commencement of vegetation clearing, the holder of this environmental authority must prepare a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), which is to include but not be limited to: a) an appropriately qualified person undertaking a comprehensive fauna survey; b) an appropriately qualified person undertaking a comprehensive flora survey in accordance with the latest version of the administering authority's Guidelines for Flora Survey and Assessment in Northern Queensland to accurately identify the present ecology; c) a report, in accordance with the latest version of the administering authority's Guidelines for Flora Survey and Assessment in Northern Queensland, to the administering authority; d) assessment of the potential impact of activities on threatened species; and e) detailed control strategies and monitoring actions addressing any potential impacts on threatened species.
- C7
If the report required by condition C6 indicates the presence of prescribed native wildlife and breeding places, an appropriately qualified spotter/catcher must be engaged to work ahead of vegetation clearing. Note: This environmental authority does not authorise the taking of native wildlife or the tampering with a breeding place that is being used by prescribed native wildlife to incubate or rear the animal's offspring.
- C8
In the event of identification of rare or threatened species on the licensed place, a diagrammatic representation of the species occurrence relative to the mining activity together with a management and monitoring strategy for species conservation must be develop, implemented and lodged with the administering authority prior to clearing. Environmental Offsets
- C9
Where the project application identifies that the proposed Mining Activity of the project will potentially impact on a State Significant Biodiversity Value(s), the holder of the environmental authority must deliver environmental offset(s): a) in accordance with the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy, or subsequent equivalent document; or b) an alternative approach approved by the administering authority. NOTE: Mining Activity is defined under s110 of the EPAct 1994. Assessment of State Significant Biodiversity Values
- C10
The assessment of potential impacts to a State Significant Biodiversity Value(s) must: a) demonstrate that the assessor is an Appropriately Qualified Person; b) identify the presence, type and extent of State Significant Biodiversity Value(s), including an Ecological Equivalence Assessment for those areas to be impacted; c) include assessments or every stage where the project application identifies stages within the project; and d) be submitted to the administering authority at least 2 months prior to the commencement of Mining Activities or disturbance associated with Mining Activities. NOTE: where an offset payment is the chosen offset delivery option the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy does not require an Ecological Equivalence Assessment. NOTE: commencement of a stage of mining includes undertaking any disturbance associated with the Mining Activity. Offsets Delivery
- C11
Where impacts are identified in condition C9, the authority holder must: OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 a) for a direct offset: provide a Legally Secured direct offset for any State Significant Biodiversity Value identified in condition C9 in accordance with the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy, or an alternative approach approved by the administering authority, within 12 months of the environmental authority being issued, or within 12 months of the commencement of Mining Activities for stages of the project identified under conditions C10. b) for an offset transfer: The holder must enter into an agreement with the administering authority to provide an offset transfer for State Significant Biodiversity Value(s) identified in condition C9 in accordance with the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy, or an alternative approach approved by the administering authority, within 12 months of the environmental authority being issued, or within 12 months of the commencement of Mining Activities for stages of the project identified under conditions C10. c) for an offset payment: The holder must provide an offset payment(s) for State Significant Biodiversity Value(s) identified in condition C9 in accordance with the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy or an alternative approach approved by the administering authority, within 4 months of the environmental authority being issued, or within 4 months of the commencement of Mining Activities for stages of the project identified under condition C10. An official receipt must be provided to the administering authority prior to the commencement of Mining Activities. d) For an indirect offset: The holder must provide an indirect offset(s), being a component of either a direct offset or offset transfer package, in accordance with the Queensland Biodiversity Offset Policy or an alternative approach approved by the administering authority. Legally Secured Direct Offsets
- C12
The holder must develop an Offset Area Management Plan for the land that is Legally Secured under
- C11
a) in the format specified by the administering authority.
- C13
Land Legally Secured under C11 a) must be managed in accordance with the Offset Area Management Plan as approved by the administering authority.
- C14
The Offset Area Management Plans must be submitted to the Administering Authority within 3 months of the land being Legally Secured under condition C11 a).
- C15
The Offset Area Management Plan required under condition C12 must contain the following information: a) a map that shows spatially the areas subject to the Offset Area Management Plan; b) an Ecological Equivalence Assessment, undertaken by an Appropriately Qualified Person, of the offset area(s) to which the Offset Area Management Plan applies. c) The Ecological Equivalence assessment of the impacted State Significant Biodiversity values identified in C9, with the results analysed and a comparison of the impact area(s) and offset area(s) presented, including the date undertaken. d) management and environmental objectives and outcomes, performance criteria and monitoring requirements and how they relate to the values impacted; e) an analysis of the risks to achieve the objectives and outcomes; f) any restrictions imposed on the use of the offset area, including the management/control of weeds, cattle and site access; g) the activities that will be undertaken to achieve the objectives and outcomes, including the management/control of weeds, site access, erosion and sediment and fire management; and h) an annual monitoring and reporting programme, including estimated time until the achievement of management objectives and outcomes. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Infrastructure
- C16
All buildings, structures, mining equipment and plant erected and/or used for the mining activities must be removed from the site prior to surrender, except where agreed in writing by the administering authority and the landowner. Waste Management
- C17
All general and regulated waste must be removed from the licensed place to a facility that is lawfully able to accept the waste.
- C18
Unless otherwise permitted by the conditions of this environmental authority or with prior approval from the administering authority and in accordance with a relevant standard operating procedure, waste must not be burnt.
- C19
The holder of this environmental authority may burn vegetation cleared in the course of carrying out extraction activities provided the activity does not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Tailings Disposal
- C20
Tailings must be managed in accordance with procedures contained within the current plan of operations. These procedures must include provisions for: a) containment of tailings; b) the management of seepage and leachates both during operation and the foreseeable future; c) the control of fugitive emissions to air; d) a program of progressive sampling and characterisation to identify acid producing potential and metal concentrations of tailings; e) maintaining records of the relative locations of any other waste stored within the tailings; f) rehabilitation strategy; g) monitoring of rehabilitation, research and/or trails to verify the requirements and methods for decommissioning and final rehabilitation of tailings, including the prevention and management of acid mine drainage, erosion minimisation and establishment of vegetation cover. Mineral Concentrate Storage and Handling
- C21
Mineral concentrate storage, handling and loading facilities must be constructed, maintained and operated in a manner that prevents any unauthorised release of contaminants to the receiving environment. Acid Sulphate Soils
- C22
The holder of this Environmental Authority must submit an Acid Sulphate Soils Management Plan (ASSMP) prior to commencement of excavation activities. The ASSMP must include but not be limited to: a) all laboratory and field results used to test for acid sulphate soils; b) locations of all samples taken used to test for acid sulphate soils; c) a review and independent verification of any acid sulphate soil field and laboratory results in relation to elevation (m AHD); d) justification for a maximum extraction depth in relation to acid sulphate soils location; and e) treatment and management procedures in accordance with the latest edition of the Queensland Government's Instructions for the treatment and management of acid sulphate soils, in the event that acid sulphate soils are encountered. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Rehabilitation Trials
- C23
Within 1 month of commencement of mineral processing, the environmental authority holder must commence trials to establish suitable revegetation on the licensed place.
- C24
Following the commencement of mineralised sand extraction activity, and once every year thereafter the environmental authority holder must submit a report to the administering authority detailing the success and findings from the revegetation trials.
- C25
By 10 October 2019 the environmental authority holder must submit to the administering authority a report nominating the most appropriate revegetation system based on results from trials required in condition C23. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Schedule D - Water
- D1
The holder of this environmental authority must not release contaminants to surface waters.
- D2
Prior to undertaking any disturbance on the licensed place, data must be collected in accordance with ANZECC (2000) to enable calculation of the 80th percentile of reference site concentration water quality objectives, for the parameters in Table D1 (Receiving Waters Objectives) and Table D4 (Groundwater Quality Objectives) where an alternative water quality value is not specified.
- D3
The mining activities must not cause an exceedance of any Water Quality Objective or Sediment Quality Objective specified in Table D1 (Receiving Waters Objectives) beyond the boundary of the licensed place. Table D1 (Receiving Waters Objectives) Parameter1 Surface Water Quality Objective 1 (mg/L Sediment Quality unless otherwise specified) Objective2 (mg/kg unless otherwise specified) Freshwater pH (pH units) 6.03 or 20th percentile6 of reference site7 Reference site7 (range) concentration, whichever is lower. 8.03 or 80th concentration percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, EC (-S/cm) whichever is higher. 2012 1184 Reference site7 concentration Dissolved oxygen 85 - 1203 Reference site7 (%) 155 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration concentration, whichever is higher Turbidity (NTU) For interpretive purposes only Major cations Major anions Total Hardness For interpretive purposes only Temperature (oC) For interpretive purposes only Ammonia (NH3-N)8 0.0110 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher Oxidized Nitrogen8 0.0310or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 Total Nitrogen (TN)8 concentration, whichever is higher 0.2410 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 Total Phosphorus concentration, whichever is higher (TP)8 0.0110 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 Reactive concentration, whichever is higher Phosphorus (FRP)8 0.00410 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 Total petroleum concentration, whichever is higher hydrocarbons Aluminium No detectable film or odour Arsenic11 0.0279 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher 0.00089 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher Barium13 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration Beryllium13 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Cadmium 0.000069 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 1.512 concentration, whichever is higher Sediment Quality Parameter1 Surface Water Quality Objective 1 (mg/L Objective2 (mg/kg
- D4
The environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) sufficient to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality and flows due to the authorised mining activity. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of Wooldrum Creek, Roberts Creek, Central Saltmarsh, Ephemeral Creek, Albatross Bay and connected or surrounding waterways within 3km downstream of the licensed place. At minimum, the REMP must include: a) Monitoring of all parameters specified in Table D1 (Receiving Waters Objectives) at all locations specified in Table D2 (Receiving Waters Monitoring Locations) and at the following minimum frequency: (i) for receiving waters sediment quality, biannually (once at the end of the wet season and once at the end of the dry season); (ii) for water quality of receiving waters during a flow event, one sample must be taken within twelve (12) hours of the event commencing. Another sample must be taken within seventy-two (72) hours and fortnightly thereafter for six (6) weeks or until the flow event ceases; and (iii) quarterly for receiving waters. b) Monitoring of suitable biological indicators of aquatic ecosystem health. Note: the administering authority will take into consideration any extenuating circumstances prior to determining an appropriate enforcement response in the event condition D4(a)(ii) is contravened due to a temporary lack of safe or practical access. The administering authority expects the environmental authority holder to take all reasonable and practicable measures to maintain safe and practical access to designated monitoring locations.
- D5
A REMP design document that addresses the requirements of the REMP must be prepared and made available on request to the administrating authority.
- D6
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations must be prepared annually and made available on request to the administrating authority. This must include an assessment of background reference water quality, the condition of downstream water quality compared against water quality objectives, and the suitability of current discharge limits to protect downstream environmental values. Table D2 (Receiving Waters Monitoring Locations) Coordinates (GDA94 Monitoring Point Description MGA ZONE 55) Easting Northing Receiving Water Monitoring Points1 Freshwater Catchment D with ephemeral wetland draining 1 the process area. Freshwater up-gradient from 589190 8598403 wetland. OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 2 Ephemeral wetland/area of temporary inundation 589126 8598265 (during wet season) in Catchment D Freshwater. 3 Receiving waters for process area. 589565 8598383 Ephemeral creek draining wetland in Catchment 4 D. Freshwater. Adjacent to area of mine 589700 8598507 processing. 5 Local Creek draining ephemeral wetland in 589401 8597864 Catchment D during wet season. Freshwater. 6 Adjacent to area of mine processing. 587955 8598071 7 Ephemeral wetland in Catchment E 589776 8598563 9 Freshwater/brackish. Receiving waters for fringe 588294 8598678 132 process area. 588090 8596997 Marine Local flow path in Catchment C Freshwater. Receiving waters for fringe process area and strip mining operation. Embley River receiving water for local creek draining Catchment D marine water. Outlet from ephemeral flow path in Catchment C. Ephemeral saltmarsh - Catchment A. Coordinates (GDA94 Monitoring Point Description MGA ZONE 55) Easting Northing 8 Roberts Creek clear of the development impacts 589368 8597475 - estuary. 10 Mouth of Wooldrum Creek - Catchment B. 587648 8598279
- D7
The holder of this environmental authority must not release contaminants to groundwater.
- D8
The construction, maintenance and management of groundwater bores (including groundwater monitoring bores) must be undertaken in a manner that prevents or minimises impacts to the environment and ensures the integrity of the bores to obtain accurate monitoring.
- D9
Groundwater quality and water table level (mAHD) must be monitored at the locations and frequencies defined in Table D3 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency) and Schedule G - Figure 3 (Groundwater Bore Monitoring Locations) for quality characteristics identified in Table D4 (Groundwater Quality Objectives). OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Table D3 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency) Monitoring Description Coordinates Surface RL1 Monitoring Point (GDA94 Frequency MGA ZONE 55) Easting Northing Monitoring Bores2,3 Freshwater PBB Catchment C3 589064 8598886 4.76 PBD Catchment E1 589761 8598084 2.27 PBE Catchment A 588870 8598031 4.75 PBG Catchment C2 588477 8598610 4.18 PBH Catchment C1 587709 8597779 4.27 Quarterly
- D10
Results of monitoring of groundwater from monitoring bores identified in Table D3 (Groundwater Monitoring Locations and Frequency), must not exceed any of the limits defined in Table G4 (Groundwater Quality Objectives). Table D4 (Groundwater Quality Objectives) Parameter1 Groundwater Quality Objective 1 (mg/L unless otherwise specified) Freshwater pH (pH units) (range) 6.03 or 20th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, EC (-S/cm) whichever is lower. 8.03 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher. 4884 Dissolved oxygen (%) 85 - 1203 OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Turbidity (NTU) 155 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Major cations whichever is higher Major anions Total Hardness For interpretive purposes only Temperature (oC) Ammonia (NH3-N)8 For interpretive purposes only Oxidized Nitrogen8 Total Nitrogen (TN)8 For interpretive purposes only Total Phosphorus (TP)8 Reactive Phosphorus (FRP)8 0.0110 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Total petroleum hydrocarbons whichever is higher Aluminium 0.0310or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Arsenic11 whichever is higher Barium12 0.2410 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Beryllium12 whichever is higher Cadmium 0.0110 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Cobalt12 whichever is higher 0.00410 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Parameter1 whichever is higher Chromium11 No detectable film or odour Copper Iron12 0.0279 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, Lead whichever is higher Manganese 0.00089 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 Nickel concentration, whichever is higher Vanadium12 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration Zinc Mercury 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration Marine EC (-S/cm) 0.000069 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration Groundwater Quality Objective 1 (mg/L unless otherwise specified) 0.000019 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration, whichever is higher 0.0019 or 80th percentile6 of reference site7 concentration,
- D11
A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented prior to commencing mining activities. The Water Management Plan must be reviewed annually to assess the adequacy of the plan, ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are managed, and identify any necessary amendments to the plan to ensure compliance with this environmental authority. Erosion and Sediment Control
- D12
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented prior to commencing mining activities, to minimise erosion, contamination of stormwater and the release of sediment to receiving waters. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Schedule E Noise and Vibration General
- E1
The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that noise and vibration from the mining activity does not cause environmental harm beyond the boundary of the licensed place. Monitoring
- E2
The holder of the environmental authority must ensure that noise and vibration generated by mining activities does not cause the criteria in Table E1 (Noise Limits) to be exceeded beyond the boundary of the licensed place. Table E1 (Noise Limits) Monday to Saturday Sundays and Public Holidays Noise Level dB(A) measured as: LA10, adj, 10 mins 7am to 6pm to 10pm to 9am to 6pm to 10pm to 6pm 10pm 7am 6pm 10pm 9am BG+5 BG+5 BG+3 BG+5 BG+5 BG+0 LA1, adj, 10 mins BG+10 BG+10 BG+5 BG+10 BG+10 BG+5 Note: In the event that the measured background noise level (BG) is less than 25 dB(A), then 25 dB(A) can be substituted for the measured background level.
- E3
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the most recent edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual or the most recent version of Australian Standard AS 1055.1 Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE E OFFICIAL Environmental authority EPML00612113 Schedule F Definitions Definitions Key terms and/or phrases used in this document are defined in this section. Applicants should note that where a term is not defined, the definition in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its regulations or environmental protection policies must be used. If a word remains undefined it has its ordinary meaning. "administering authority" means: (a) for a matter, the administration and enforcement of which has been devolved to a local government under section 514 - the local government; or, (b) for another matter - the chief executive. "AHD" means `Australian Height Datum' which is the Australian national standard of geodetic datum for altitude measurements and is measured in meters (m). The level of 0.0 meters (m) AHD approximates the mean sea level (as previously measured for the period 1966-1968). "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. "ANZECC (2000)" means the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000) published by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council and the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand or any equivalent update/replacement guidelines. "appropriately qualified person" means a person who has professional qualifications, training, skills and experience relevant to the nominated subject matter and can give authoritative assessment, advice and analysis on performance relative to the subject matter using the relevant protocols, standards, methods or literature. "authority" means environmental authority (mining activities) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Innovation or its successor. "commercial place" means a place used as an office or for business or commercial purposes, other than a place within the boundaries of the operational land. "environmental authority" means a licence or approval issued pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "flow event" means a surface water flow in a drainage feature or watercourse that occurs as a result of rainfall. "in situ" in relation to water quality monitoring, means sampling a population variable (e.g., the concentration of an aquifer groundwater quality parameter) as close as possible to it's origin. Unless otherwise specified under a condition of this environmental authority, in situ water quality parameters must include pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen (% saturation) and total suspended solids. "infrastructure" means dams, roads and tracks, buildings and other structures built for the purpose of mining activities but does not include facilities required for the long-term management of mining impacts or the protection of potential resources. Such facilities include dams containing hazardous waste, waste rock dumps, voids, or ore stockpiles and buildings or other structures whose ownership can be transferred and which have a residual