Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00657613 · CEMENT AUSTRALIA (EXPLORATION) PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML00657613 (CEMENT AUSTRALIA (EXPLORATION) PTY LTD), Granted. 42 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100791579.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- CEMENT AUSTRALIA (EXPLORATION) PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML3664
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100791579 · effective 2025-10-30
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
42 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The environmental authority holder must ensure: (a) that all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority are installed; and (b) that such measures, plant and equipment are maintained in a proper condition; and (c) that such measures, plant and equipment are operated in a proper manner.
- A2
Monitoring and records Record, compile and keep for a minimum of five years all monitoring results required by this environmental authority and make available for inspection all or any of these records upon request by the administering authority.
- A3
Where monitoring is a requirement of this environmental authority, ensure that a competent person(s) conducts all monitoring.
- A4
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issues of this environmental authority the holder this environmental authority must: (a) comply with the amended or changed standard within 2 years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation; and (b) until compliance with the amended or changed standard is achieved, continue to remain in compliance with the standard that was current immediately prior to the relevant amendment or change.
- A5
Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Spillage of all flammable and combustible liquids must be contained within an onsite containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm (other than trivial harm) and maintained in accordance with AS:1940 - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids or any subsequent updated version.
- A6
Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions As soon as practicable 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, the administering authority must be notified of the release by telephone, facsimile or email.
- A7
The notification of emergencies or incidents as required by condition A8 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. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- A8
Not more than fourteen days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, written advice must be provided of the information supplied in accordance with condition A6 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.
- A9
As soon as practicable, but not more than six weeks following the conduct of any environmental monitoring performed in relation to the 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, written advice must be provided of the results of any such monitoring performed to the administering authority.
- A10
Definitions Words and phrases used throughout this environmental authority are defined in Schedule H - Definitions. 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. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule B - Air Dust nuisance
- B1
Subject to Conditions B2 and B3 the release of dust or particulate matter or both resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- B2
When requested by the administering authority, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the following limits are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of Condition Bl: (a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.10.1:, Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulate matter - Deposited Matter - Gravimetric method of 1991(or more recent editions); and (b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometre (pm) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24 hour averaging time, at a sensitive or commercial place downwind of the operational land, when monitored in accordance with: (i) particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high-volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.9.6:, Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM (sub) 10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method of 1990 (or more recent editions); or (ii) any alternative method of sampling PM10, which may be permitted by the 'Air Quality Sampling Manual' as published from time to time by the administering authority.
- B4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in Condition B3, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or b) immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE B Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule C - Water
- C1
Contaminant release Contaminants that will, or have the potential to cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters except as permitted under the conditions of this environmental authority.
- C2
Water general All determinations of water quality must be: (a) performed by a person or body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required measurements; (b) made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the administering authority's Monitoring and Sampling Manual; (c) carried out on representative samples; and (d) laboratory testing must be undertaken using a laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used. Note: The Monitoring and Sampling Manual must be followed and where it is not followed because of exceptional circumstances this should be explained and reported with the results.
- C3
The release of contaminants directly or indirectly to waters: (a) must not produce any visible discolouration of receiving waters; and (b) must not produce any slick or other visible or odorous evidence of oil, grease or petrochemicals nor contain visible floating oil, grease, scum, litter or other objectionable matter.
- C4
Stormwater and water sediment controls An erosion and sediment control plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented for all stages of the mining activities on the site to minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of stormwater. The erosion and sediment control plan must be developed and implemented by 31 May 2013.
- C5
The maintenance and cleaning of any vehicles, plant or equipment must not be carried out in areas from which contaminants can be released into any receiving waters.
- C6
Any spillage of wastes, contaminants or other materials must be cleaned up as quickly as practicable to minimise the release of wastes, contaminants or materials to any stormwater drainage system or receiving waters.
- C7
Groundwater Develop and implement a groundwater monitoring and management program by 31 May 2013. The program must: (a) be able to detect a significant change to groundwater quality values due to activities that are part of this mining project; (b) include measures to minimise the impact of the mining activities on groundwater resources; (c) include contingency procedures for emergencies; and (d) include a program for monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the groundwater monitoring and management program. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- C8
When requested by the administering authority, report the results and analysis of groundwater monitoring.
- C9
Groundwater monitoring Groundwater affected by the mining activities must be monitored at the locations, frequencies and for the parameters defined in Table 1 Groundwater monitoring locations, frequency and parameters. Table 1 - Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency Monitoring Point Location Monitoring Frequency Water Quality Indicator Bores 1 - 4 Quarterly pH, EC (in situ) Bores 1 - 4 To be identified in the Quarterly until 31 May Na, Ca, Mg, K, HCO3, current Plan of Operations 2013, six monthly CO3, Cl, SO4 thereafter
- C10
In the event that groundwater fluctuations in excess of two metres per year beyond predictable seasonal fluctuations are detected at the groundwater monitoring locations, an investigation must be undertaken within 14 days of detection to determine if the fluctuations are a result of: (a) mining activities; (b) pumping from licensed bores; or (c) seasonal variation. If the results of the investigation identify that the groundwater fluctuations are a result of mining activities, the holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority and provide a copy of a report detailing the findings and outcomes of the investigations within 7 days of receiving the result.
- C11
Groundwater monitoring and management The groundwater monitoring and management program, including all data must be reviewed on an annual basis by an appropriately qualified and experienced person. The review must include: (a) the assessment of groundwater levels and quality data, and the suitability of the monitoring network; (b) assess the program against the requirements under C7; (c) include recommended actions to ensure actual and potential environmental impacts are effectively identified and managed for the coming year; and (d) identify any amendments to the groundwater monitoring and management program following the review.
- C12
The assessment under condition C11 must be submitted to the administering authority within 28 days of receiving the report, with a written response to the assessment report and recommended actions, detailing the actions taken or to be taken by the environmental authority holder to ensure compliance with this environmental authority and minimise impacts on groundwater resources by the mining activity.
- C13
The following information must be recorded in relation to all groundwater water sampling: (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; and (d) the results of all monitoring. Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority
- C14
Risk management Develop, maintain and implement a risk management system for the selection of groundwater monitoring sites which conforms to the Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009) or most recent version.
- C15
The holder of this environmental authority must not implement a risk management system that contravenes or prevents the implementation of any condition of this approval.
- C16
The risk management system must be reviewed annually and made available to the administering authority upon request. Note: Implementation of a risk management system is not a defence against a breach of any other condition of this environmental authority END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule D - Noise
- D1
Noise nuisance Subject to conditions D2 and D3 noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D2
When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table 2, are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of condition D1. Monitoring must include: (a) LA, max adj, T; (b) relevant background sound level; (c) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; (d) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and (e) location, date and time of recording.
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table 2, then the environmental authority holder must: (a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and (b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Table 2 - Noise limits Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am Noise level dB(A) Noise measured at a `sensitive or commercial place' LA10, adj, 10 mins Background + 5 Background + 5 Background + 3 LA1, adj, 10 mins Background + 10 Background + 10 Background + 5 Note: Where "Background" means background sound pressure level measured in accordance with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Table 2 does not purport to set operating hours for the mining activities. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule E - Waste
- F1
Disturbance In carrying out the mining activity the holder of this Environmental Authority must comply with Table 6. Table 6 - Authorised disturbance Details Disturbance type ROM area Residual voids Projective surface 110 100.9 area (ha)* ML 3664 ML 3664 Tenure ID
- F2
Preventing contaminant release to land Contaminants must not be released to land in manner which constitutes nuisance, material or serious environmental harm.
- F3
Fire Prevention All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented.
- F4
Topsoil Topsoil must be strategically stripped ahead of mining in accordance with a topsoil management plan.
- F5
A topsoil inventory which identifies the topsoil requirements for the Iveragh Sand Extraction Operations and availability of suitable topsoil on site must be detailed in the Plan of Operations.
- F6
Cleared vegetation from the site must be managed in accordance with the following hierarchy: (a) reuse, e.g. use of logs and tree stumps as shelter for fauna in rehabilitated areas; (b) recycle, e.g. mulching of vegetation and use in rehabilitation on the site; and (c) other alternative management options implemented in a way that causes the least amount of environmental harm.
- F7
A weed management plan must be developed and implemented by 31 May 2013. The weed management plan must describe how the weeds are to be managed in accordance with the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and/or local government requirements for weeds not declared under state legislation. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F Permit OFFICIAL Environmental Authority Schedule G - Community