Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00967013 · GULF ALUMINA PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPML00967013 (GULF ALUMINA PTY LTD), Granted. 184 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100761929.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- GULF ALUMINA PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML40069; ML40082; ML6025
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100761929 · effective 2026-04-22
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
184 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 activities the environmental authority holder must comply with Table A1 - Authorised Mining Activities and Locations and the following plans provided in Schedule K - Maps and plans: - Schedule A - Figure 1 - Skardon River Project Infrastructure Layout - Mine Area - Schedule A - Figure 2 - Skardon River Authorised Kaolin Mine Footprint - Schedule A - Figure 3 - Skardon River Port Infrastructure Area - Schedule A - Figure 4 - Reference is removed on 27 April 2026 - Schedule A - Figure 5 - Landfill, Bioremediation Pad and Groundwater Monitoring Bores - Schedule A - Figure 6 - Skardon River Mine Camp, Sewage Treatment Plant, Effluent Irrigation, and Storage Areas. Table A1 - Authorised Mining Activities and Locations Location Maximum disturbance area Mine Domain Mine Feature Name Tenure Type (MGA94 - Zone 54) and Number (ha) Easting Northing Port Infrastructure Area ML40069 616524.137 8699943.218 8.82 Barge Loading Facility ML40069 616645.353 8700137.236 0.09 (BLF) ML40069 ML40069 Port Materials Offloading 616766.939 8699951.399 Included in Port Infrastructure Facility (MOF) 616654.374 Infrastructure Area Workshop and Store 8699943.457 Included in Port Infrastructure Area Product Stockpiles ML40069 616483.982 8700101.572 14.52 Airstrip Existing Airstrip ML6025 610082.703 8687983.85 75.14 New Airstrip ML6025 610006.463 8687775.185 n/a Kaolin overburden piles ML6025 610317.75 8687150.12 Included in Kaolin Product Stockpile Kaolin Product ML6025 610471.127 8687156.308 5.92 Stockpile Kaolin Wet Claystone Overburden ML6025 610173.431 8686813.521 4.84 Piles plant Fluvial Overburden Pile ML6025 609773.06 8686592.545 2.29 Sand Waste ML6025 610527.87 8687138.65 Included in Kaolin Product Stockpile Wet Plant General ML6025 610639.12 8687152.11 4.19 Infrastructure Waste Landfill 1 ML40069 616081 8699621 1.79
- A3
The environmental authority holder 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
- A4
Except where specified in another condition of this environmental authority, all monitoring data, records, reports, sampling results and plans required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of at least five (5) years.
- A5
When requested by the administering authority, copies of any item identified in condition A4 must be provided to the administering authority's nominated office within 10 business days, or an alternative timeframe agreed between the administering authority and the environmental authority holder.
- A6
When requested by the administering authority, the environmental authority holder must undertake monitoring within the specified timeframe to investigate any potential incident of environmental harm or a complaint reported in accordance with condition A15 and the results must be provided to the administering authority within 10 business days of the completion of monitoring the subject of the request.
- A7
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 was taken; b) the location or monitoring point at which the sample was taken; c) the results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority. 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).
- A8
Where monitoring is a requirement of this environmental authority, ensure that a competent person(s) conducts all monitoring. Chemicals and flammable or combustible liquids
- A9
Spillage of all chemicals, waste oils and flammable and combustible liquids must be contained within an on-site containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm.
- A10
All piping and infrastructure associated with the loading and unloading of petroleum and diesel
- A11
products must be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the latest edition of AS1940--The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. All waste materials, explosives, hazardous chemicals, corrosive substances, toxic substances, gases and dangerous goods must be stored and handled in accordance with the current Australian standard. Where no relevant Australian Standard exists, all materials must be stored within an effective on-site containment system that prevents contamination of land or waters. Risk management
- A12
By 1 April 2017, the holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 management system for mining activities which complies with the content requirement of the Standard Risk Management (ISO31000:2009), or the latest edition of an Australian standard for risk management.
- A13
Written procedures must be developed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person that ensure: a) all potential risks to the environment from the carrying out of the activity are identified and assessed, including: i) during routine operations; and ii) outside routine operations (e.g., maintenance, start up and shut down); and iii) during preparation, rehabilitation, and closure; and iv) in an emergency (e.g., fire, flood or other natural disaster); and b) for each potential risk identified, any necessary measures to prevent or minimise the potential for environmental harm are implemented; and c) staff understand their obligations under this environmental authority and the Environmental Protection Act 1994; and d) environmental risk management procedures are continually reviewed and improved, based on a reasonable risk-management approach. Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions
- A14
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority within: a) 24 hours of becoming aware of any incident or event which does or may contravene a condition of this environmental authority; or b) 5 days where the contravention relates to a groundwater contaminant limit specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency. c) 24 hours of becoming aware of any monitoring result that does not meet the limit specified in Table E2 - Contaminated water release limits and monitoring frequency and Table
- E4
- Receiving water contaminant limits. Notification to the administering authority must be provided to the administering authority's Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 372 and PollutionHotline@des.qld.gov.au. Complaints
- A15
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority when a complaint is lodged and record all complaints received about the mining activities including: a) name, address and contact number for of the 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. Third-party reporting
- A16
The environmental authority holder must: a) within one year of the commencement of this environmental authority, obtain from an appropriately qualified person a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals, not exceeding three-yearly intervals, from the completion of the report referred to above; and c) provide each report to the administering authority within 90 days of its completion. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- A17
The environmental authority holder must implement any findings arising from the audit (unless the administering authority confirms in writing they are not required) and take necessary action to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority. Meteorological monitoring
- A18
The environmental authority holder must establish and maintain an automatic weather station to measure and record wind speed, wind direction, temperature and rainfall. Commitments
- A19
All commitments found in the Skardon River Bauxite Project - Appendix 1 - Commitments authority holder. Any proposed changes to the commitments register must be provided to the administering authority and the register updated by agreement prior to implementation. Note 1: If there is an inconsistency between a commitment and a condition of this environmental authority, the environmental authority condition prevails. Note 2: The commitment register can be updated by an agreed amendment, in accordance with section 215(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP)
- A20
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, the holder must not cause mining disturbance unless and until such time as that disturbance has an associated rehabilitation outcome provided for in the relevant PRCP schedule. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE A OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule B: Air
- B1
Discharges of contaminants to air must be in accordance with Tables B1 - Release points (air) and Table B2 - Contaminant limits (air). Table B1 - Release points (air) Description Locations Minimum Minimum Minimum Release (power Easting Northing release exit gas efflux point generation (GDA94 (GDA94 Source description height temperature velocity unit) MGA z54) MGA z54) (m) (oC) (m/s) Port Area
- B2
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must design and implement an air quality monitoring program that can determine compliance with condition B1. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Table B2 - Contaminant limits (air) Contaminant Release point Maximum Minimum monitoring frequency Release limit (g/sec) RP1, RP2, RP3, RP5, 1 CO RP6 and RP7 All release points must be monitored during
- B3
Dust and particulate matter emissions generated by mining activities must not exceed the following levels when measured at any sensitive or commercial place: a) Dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of Australian Standard AS3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of particulate matter--Deposited matter - Gravimetric method. b) A concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, for no more than five exceedances recorded each year, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: 1. Australian Standard AS3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 high volume sampler with size- selective inlet - Gravimetric method, or; 2. Australian Standard AS3580.9.9 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 low volume sampler-- Gravimetric method. c) A concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) suspended in the atmosphere of 25 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.10 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM (sub)2.5(/sub) low volume sampler--Gravimetric method. d) A concentration of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere of 90 micrograms per cubic metre over a 1 year averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.3:2003 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)--High volume sampler gravimetric method. Odour nuisance
- B4
The release of noxious or offensive odour(s) or any other airborne contaminant(s) resulting from the mining activity must not cause environmental harm at any sensitive or commercial place. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE B OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule C: Waste
- C1
All waste generated as part of the mining activities must be disposed of in a lawful manner at an off-site facility, with the exception of: a) Treated sewage effluent, which must be released in accordance with all conditions of this environmental authority; and b) General waste, which can be disposed of in the landfill facilities identified in Table C1 - Location of approved landfills. Table C1 - Location of approved landfills Identification a Easting (MGA94 Northing (MGA94 Description zone 54) zone 54) Landfill 1 616081 8699621 Landfill approved within Proposed Landfill 616037 8699629 ML40069 Landfill expansion area 616030 8699704 Table C1 - Location of approved landfills notes: a) Locations presented in Schedule K: Maps and Plans, Schedule A - Figure 5 - Landfill, Bioremediation Pad and Groundwater monitoring bores.
- C2
Leachate or stormwater runoff that has been in contact with waste materials in the landfill, bioremediation pad or waste storage areas must not be used for the purposes of irrigation, dust suppression or release to the receiving environment. Waste Management Plan
- C3
The environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Waste Management Plan (WMP). Regulated and hazardous waste storage
- C4
Regulated waste, including tyres, awaiting removal may be temporarily stored on site awaiting removal provided it is stored to ensure there is minimal risk of causing fire or contamination to land or waters. Storage of Tyres
- C5
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a 10m radius of a tyre storage area. New proposed landfill and landfill expansion area
- C6
As of 21 December 2016, only construction and demolition waste from the demolition of the kaolin mine can be disposed of in Landfill 1.
- C7
The proposed landfill and landfill expansion area must be designed and constructed by an appropriately qualified person.
- C8
The proposed landfill and landfill expansion area must be constructed in accordance with the design required by condition C7. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- C9
A landfill leachate collection system must be designed by an appropriately qualified person and installed and maintained by the environmental authority holder to: 1. collect leachate generated in the proposed landfill, landfill expansion areas and bioremediation pads; 2. direct the collected leachate out of the proposed landfill, landfill expansion area and bioremediation pads into an appropriate leachate storage facility; and 3. prevent the release of leachate to the receiving environment.
- C10
A landfill liner system must be installed and maintained to: 1. prevent release of contaminants, including leachate, to land and waters; 2. prevent the percolation of groundwater into the landfill; and 3. prevent subsurface migration of landfill gas from the landfill unit. Bioremediation pads
- C11
The only wastes permitted to be processed by bioremediation are grease trap waste, biosolids, hydrocarbon contaminated soil and cardboard waste.
- C12
All bioremediation must take place on the bioremediation pads identified in Table C2 - Location of bioremediation pads. Table C2 - Location of bioremediation pads Bioremediation Easting Northing Description Pad (MGA94 - zone 54) (MGA94 - zone 54) 11a 610284 8687075 Previous wet plant area 21b 616156 8699830 Port area Table C2 - location of bioremediation pads notes: a) Locations presented in Schedule K: Maps and Plans, Schedule A - Figure 2 - Skardon River authorised Kaolin mine footprint b) Locations presented in Schedule K: Maps and Plans, Schedule A - Figure 5 - Landfill, Bioremediation Pad and Groundwater monitoring bores.
- C13
Soil conditioning activities must be conducted in accordance with the current Australian Standard and must not exceed 200 tonnes or more of compost or soil conditioners in a year.
- C14
The locations where bioremediated materials are placed must be recorded. Rehabilitation of landfills
- C15
When the deposition of waste to the landfill unit ceases, a final capping system for the landfill unit must be designed by an appropriately qualified person and installed by the environmental authority holder to minimise: 1. infiltration of water into the landfill unit; 2. water ponding on the surface; 3. percolation of groundwater into the landfill and 4. erosion of the final capping system. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- C16
A landfill post-closure management plan must be designed and implemented by the environmental authority holder for a period of 10 years or until the administering authority determines that the landfill units are stable and that no release of waste materials, leachate, landfill gas or other contaminants that may cause environmental harm is likely. The landfill post-closure management plan must include measures to: 1. maintain the structural integrity and effectiveness of the final capping system; 2. maintain and operate the leachate collection system; 3. maintain the groundwater monitoring system and monitor the quality of groundwater in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority; 4. maintain and operate the landfill gas monitoring system; and 5. maintain and operate the landfill gas collection system. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE C OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule D: Noise
- D1
The environmental authority holder must ensure that noise generated by the mining activities does not cause the criteria in Table D1 - Noise limits to be exceeded at a sensitive place or commercial place. Table D1 - Noise limits Sensitive place Noise level Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays dB(A) measured as: 7am to 6pm 6pm to 10pm to 9am to 6pm 6pm to 10pm to 10pm 7am 10pm 9am LAeq, adj, 15 mins CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 CV = 45 CV = 40 CV = 35 AV = 5 AV = 5 AV = 0 AV = 5 AV = 5 AV = 0 LA1, adj, 15 mins CV = 55 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 Commercial place Noise level Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays dB(A) measured as: 7am to 6pm 6pm to10pm 10pm to7am 7am to 6pm 6pm to 10pm to 10pm 7am LAeq, adj, 15 mins CV = 55 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 Table D1 - Noise limits notes: 1. CV = Critical Value 2. AV = Adjustment Value 3. To calculate noise limits in Table D1: If bg (CV - AV): Noise limit = bg + AV If (CV - AV) < bg CV: Noise limit = CV If bg > CV: Noise limit = bg + 0 4. In the event that measured bg (LA90, adj, 15 mins) is less than 30 dB(A), then 30 dB(A) can be substituted for the measured background level 5. bg = background noise level (LA90, adj, 15 mins) measured over 3-5 days at the nearest sensitive receptor 6. If the project is unable to meet the noise limits as calculated above alternative limits may be calculated using the processes outlined in the "Planning for Noise Control" guideline. Monitoring and reporting
- D2
When requested by the administering authority noise monitoring and recording must include the following descriptor characteristics and matters: a) LAeq, adj, 15 mins; b) LA1, adj, 15 mins; c) background noise LA90, adj, 15 mins, measured over 3-5 days at the nearest sensitive receptor. d) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise and any adjustment and penalties to statistical levels; e) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and directions; f) effects due to any extraneous factors such as traffic noise; g) location, date and time of monitoring; and h) if the complaint concerns low frequency noise, Max LpLIN,T and one third octave band measurements in dB(LIN) for centre frequencies in the 10 - 200 Hz range. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- D3
If monitoring indicates an exceedance of the limits in Table D1 - Noise Limits, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the exceedance, and b) immediately implement noise abatement measure so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental harm.
- D4
The method of measurement and reporting of noise level must comply with the latest edition of the administering authorities Noise Measurement Manual. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE D OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule E: Water Release of contaminants to waters
- E1
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.
- E2
By 30 June 2026, site specific limits for all quality characteristics listed in Table E2 - Contaminated water release limits and monitoring frequency and Table E4 - Receiving water contaminant limits (with the exception of, oil or grease) must be calculated in accordance with the minimum data requirements and be provided to the administering authority. Note 1: The raw data must be provided with the calculated site-specific trigger values.
- E3
The release of contaminants to waters must only occur from the release points specified in Table E1 - Contaminated water release points, sources and receiving waters.
- E4
The release of contaminants to waters in accordance with condition E3 must only occur during the wet season and/or periods of natural flow.
- E5
The release of contaminants to waters in accordance with condition E3 must comply with all the requirements specified in Table E2 - Contaminated water release limits and monitoring frequency when measured at the monitoring points specified in Table E1 - Contaminated water release points. Table E1 - Contaminated water release points Release Easting Northing Contaminated water Monitoring Receiving point (RP) source and location a point Waters (MGA94 - Z54) (MGA94 - Z54) locations Port area sediment ponds
- E6
The environmental authority holder must: a) rehabilitate the fluvial pit, the fluvial overburden stockpile and claystone overburden stockpiles identified in Schedule A - Figure 2 - Skardon River authorised Kaolin mine footprint by 1 November 2023 to minimise the runoff of fluvial and claystone material into the kaolin mine water storage ponds in accordance with the Kaolin Mine Rehabilitation Plan. b) by 12 May 2023, submit a work program to the administering authority that includes the completion date for each stage of the Fluvial and Claystone overburden stockpiles rehabilitation works in accordance with the Kaolin Mine Rehabilitation Plan; and c) submit to the administering authority progress reports on the works completed for rehabilitation of the overburden stockpiles referred to in condition E6(a) on 7 July 2023 and on 8 September 2023. The progress reports must include description of: i) works completed, with photos; and ii) works remaining until final completion.
- E7
The environmental authority holder must by 31 December 2023, submit an updated Kaolin Mine Rehabilitation Plan that includes a monitoring program to identify any breaches/failure of the rehabilitation works and how those breaches/failures will be addressed.
- E8
From 1 September 2017, the daily rate and quantity of contaminated water released from the Port Area Sediment Pond release points listed in Table E1 - Contaminated Water release points, must be measured and recorded. The daily rate and quantity of any release from the Kaolin Mine water storage ponds must be measured and recorded. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- E9
The release of contaminants to waters in accordance with condition E3 must be undertaken so as not to cause erosion of the bed and banks of the receiving waters.
- E10
The release of contaminants to waters in accordance with condition E3 must not be released as a result of overtopping or flooding of the Port area sediment dams; and the release of contaminants to waters in accordance with condition E3 must be managed to prevent or minimise the likelihood of a release as a result of overtopping or flooding of the Kaolin Mine Water Storage Ponds. Receiving environment monitoring
- E11
The environmental authority holder must not at any time cause a change to the existing condition of the mining activities receiving waters that are of high ecological value (HEV) waters, including: - Skardon River; - Namaleta Creek; and - Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14 (refer to Schedule H--Figure 7 Location of the relevant Regional Ecosystem 3.3.14).
- E12
Quality characteristics listed in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives must be measured during ebb tide at the monitoring points specified in Table E3 - Receiving water monitoring points and at a frequency specified in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives.
- E13
Quality characteristics listed in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives must not be exceeded in three consecutive samples measured at the monitoring points specified in Table E3 - Receiving water monitoring points.
- E14
If the water quality objective specified in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives is exceeded in accordance with condition E13 the environmental authority holder must: a) Undertake an investigation to determine; i. The extent of change from the water quality objective specified in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objective; and ii. The potential adverse ecological impacts due to the change; iii. The potential relationship for the variation with natural or mining activities; and iv. If a relationship with mining activities is determined, the management measures proposed to comply with the receiving water quality objectives specified in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objective b) Provide a report to the administering authority detailing the outcomes of condition E14 (a)(i) to condition E14(a)(iii), including a plan to implement the management measures proposed in accordance with condition E14(a)(iv); c) Provide monthly reports to the administering authority until the receiving water quality objectives that were exceeded are complied with. Note: Where an exceedance of a receiving water quality objective has occurred and is being investigated, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Table E3 - Receiving waters monitoring points Monitoring Easting Northing Receiving Water location description points a (MGA94, Z54) (MGA94, Z54) Skardon River - Lower Estuary
- E15
By 1 May 2026, the environmental authority holder must develop and implement a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) to monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water and groundwater environmental values, quality and flows due to the mining activity. This must include monitoring the effects of the mine on the receiving environment periodically and while contaminants are being discharged from the site. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of: - the Skardon River; - Namaleta Creek; - Connected or surrounding waterways of the Skardon River and Namaleta Creek; - Wetlands (including Bigfoot Print and Lunette Swamps); - Groundwater. The REMP must encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values downstream of the authorised mining activity that will potentially be affected (directly or indirectly) by release of contaminants to waters. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 The REMP must be designed and implemented in order to demonstrate that the environmental values of Lunette Swamp and Bigfoot Print Swamp are comparable to pre mining conditions. The REMP must measure any adverse impacts on flora and fauna species richness and species abundance. Note: The environmental values of wetlands are defined under section 81A of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2019.
- E16
A report outlining the findings of the REMP, including all monitoring results and interpretations, must be prepared annually and submitted by 30 June each year to the administrating authority. This must include an assessment of background and reference water quality, and downstream water quality compared against water quality objectives and the suitability of current discharge limits to protect downstream environmental values. The report must include timeseries data, including both the current reporting year and relevant historical data, for all key parameters of concern to identify any potential trends over time.
- E17
Long term monitoring and assessment of the ambient water quality at the locations specified in Table E3 - Receiving water monitoring point must be provided as part of the annual REMP report required under condition E16 and based on the water quality objectives specified in Table E4 - Receiving Water Quality Objectives. Water management plan
- E18
By 1 April 2017, a Water Management Plan (WMP), which a includes surface water and groundwater management and monitoring plan, must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by the environmental authority holder. Integrated Marine Monitoring Program
- E19
By 1 April 2017, an Integrated Marine Monitoring Program (IMMP) must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented by the environmental authority holder. The IMMP must include the monitoring and management of the following; - Marine water quality; - Sediment quality; - Vessel wake waves; - Seagrass; - Mangroves; - Propeller wash; and - Marine introduced pests. Stormwater and water sediment controls
- E20
A certified Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) must be developed by a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and implemented by the environmental authority holder.
- E21
The ESCP must demonstrate how erosion and sediment control measures detailed in the plan adequately minimise the release of sediment to receiving waters and must include at least the following: a) an assessment of the size and characteristics of all catchment areas; and b) an assessment of relevant properties of soils and waste materials; and c) identification of receiving waters environmental values, water quality objectives and management intent; and d) specification of minimum design criteria for erosion and sediment control structures to achieve the management intent of receiving waters; and e) locations and descriptions of all erosion and sediment control measures; and OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 f) an audit schedule to ensure erosion and sediment control measures are maintained.
- E22
By 1 November each year, the ESCP must be updated and implemented to include all disturbed areas.
- E23
The minimum design standard of the erosion and sediment control ponds must be designed to capture rainfall and catchment runoff during a 1:10 ARI 24 hour storm event. Note: This condition excludes sediment ponds constructed for the pre-existing kaolin mine.
- E24
The Run of Mine (ROM) sediment pond (Port Sediment Pond 2) must be upgraded before 30 November 2025, in accordance with the Guideline Stormwater and Environmentally Relevant recurrence interval (ARI) 24-hour storm event.
- E25
Sediment ponds and storage structures must be cleaned out prior to the wet season, and sediment must be disposed of in a location where erosion will be limited or contained (e.g. mining areas undergoing rehabilitation) and must not contribute to sediment loads reporting to other control structures.
- E26
Sediment ponds must be inspected prior to the start of the wet season, following any release, and after the wet season.
- E27
The ROM area must be bunded and entry/exit points designed to drain internally to Port Sediment Pond 2. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE E OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule F: Groundwater
- F1
The environmental authority holder must not release contaminants to groundwater. Monitoring program and reporting
- F2
Groundwater levels within each monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must be monitored at a minimum frequency of once per month. Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations Monitoring bore Locationa (GDA) Surface RL Screened interval RL (m) (m)b Latitude Longitude 3 - 12 11 - 14 Zone A 4 - 12 1-6 Namaleta Creek G1 11.870103041 142.026568065 10.5 6-8 11.875215865 142.015441903 9.38 6 - 10 Cluster G2 6 - 12 15 - 21
- G3
11.876730319 142.006624841 4.45 6 - 10 4.32-10.32
- G4
11.881143472 142.003923506 2.3 8.36-13.44 5.41-11.16
- G6
11.861899390 141.999464916 6.56 11.5 - 17.5
- G7
11.861118618 141.982285828 5.75 15.7 - 21.7 16 - 22
- G14
11.873554127 142.002206478 2.18 6.7 - 12.7 15 - 21 Camp Cluster C1 11.843356546 142.033986149 10.9 11.75 - 14.75
- G8
11.842470949 142.006205502 6.57 8.9 - 11.9 26.5 - 31.5
- G20
11.849141126 142.037110657 12.55 11.5 - 11.75 13.5 - 19.5
- G21
11.848525800 142.037236851 11.45 12.9 - 18.9 6.18 - 11.35
- G39
11.839694 142.044088 12.48 4 - 10 7.4 -11.82 Zone B 6.26 - 9.71 15.5 - 21.5
- G38
11.790138650 142.083780558 5.16 Camp Cluster C3 11.824371995 142.057458639 11.2
- G9
11.821397542 142.047598411 12.24 Zone C
- G29
11.785970175 142.040296198 5.52
- G33
11.809882934 142.033878819 8.36
- G34
11.803361992 142.031816815 7.57 Port Area G27 11.756877599 142.070699039 3.42 Port Area Main G5 11.761854980 142.070231904 2.98 11.760892528 142.065805022 5.77 Cluster G22
- G23
11.760822283 142.065244972 6.11
- G32
11.762549744 142.065132319 6.35 Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations notes: a) All Locations presented in Schedule F - Figure 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 b) RL must be measured at the top of the bore casing to the nearest 5cm. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- F3
Groundwater quality must be monitored: a) At each monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations; and b) For all quality characteristics specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency; and c) At the frequency specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency. Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency 83 for all monitoring bores 150 for all monitoring bores except the following except the following Aluminium g/L 140 for monitoring bore C1 200 for monitoring bore C1 Monthly 120 for monitoring bore G21 240 for monitoring bore G21 Arsenic g/L Not applicable 13 Cadmium 0.3 for monitoring bore G33 Quarterly g/L Not applicable 0.2 for all other monitoring bores Chromium g/L Not applicable 1 Not applicable 1.4 for monitoring bores G17, G20, G23, G32 & G38 26 for monitoring bores C1, 42 for monitoring bores C1,
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& G6 G5 & G6 6 for monitoring bores 10 for monitoring bores Copper g/L C3, G1, G2, G3, G7, G8, G9, C3, G1, G2, G3, G7, G8, G9, Quarterly G21, G22, G29, G31, G33, G21, G22, G29, G31, G33, G34, G35, G37 & G39 G34, G35, G37 & G39 13 for monitoring bore G4 17 for monitoring bore G4 10 for monitoring bore G10 19 for monitoring bore G10 30 for monitoring bore G14 50 for monitoring bore G14 2.5 for monitoring bore G27 4.3 for monitoring bore G27 4,420 for monitoring bores 5,050 for monitoring bores G7, G8, G17, G27, G29, G7, G8, G17, G27, G29, G32, & G34 G32, & G34 Iron g/L 700 for monitoring bores 1,300 for monitoring bores Quarterly G2, G5, G21, G22 & G31 G2, G5, G21, G22 & G31 55 for monitoring bores 200 for monitoring bores OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency G1, G3, G6, G10, G14, G20, G1, G3, G6, G10, G14, G20,
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& G39 G35, G37, G38 & G39 122 for monitoring bore G35 88 for monitoring bore G37 190 for monitoring bore C1 340 for monitoring bore C1 67 for monitoring bore C3 217 for monitoring bore C3 1,100 for monitoring bore G4 1,360 for monitoring bore G4 240 for monitoring bore G9 453 for monitoring bore G9 92 for monitoring bore G23 223 for monitoring bore G23 5,420 for monitoring bore 6,285 for monitoring bore
- G33
G33 Lead g/L Not applicable 3.4 for all monitoring bores Quarterly Manganese g/L Not applicable 1,900 for all monitoring Quarterly bores Nickel g/L Not applicable 11 for all monitoring bores Quarterly Vanadium g/L Not applicable 6 for all monitoring bores Quarterly Zinc g/L 44 for all monitoring bores 73 for all monitoring bores except the following except the following 90 for monitoring bore C1 135 for monitoring bore C1 Quarterly 68 for monitoring bore G37 100 for monitoring bore G37 61 for monitoring bore C1 70 for monitoring bore C1 13 for monitoring bores 27 for monitoring bores C3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, C3, G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G7, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G21, G21, G22, G23, G35, G37, G22, G23, G35, G37, G38 &
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& G39 G39 37 for monitoring bore G3 Sulfate mg/l 140 for monitoring bores G29 150 for monitoring bores G17 Monthly Not applicable for monitoring & G29 bore G17 670 for monitoring bore G27 1,200 for monitoring bore G27 59 for monitoring bore G31 109 for monitoring bore G31 29 for monitoring bore G32 35 for monitoring bore G32 80 for monitoring bore G33 84 for monitoring bore G33 93 for monitoring bore G34 100 for monitoring bore G34 OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring frequency (80th percentile) (95th percentile) 113 for monitoring bores 233 for monitoring bores C1, C3, G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, C1, C3, G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G21, G22, G23, G35, G37, G21, G22, G23, G35, G37,
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& G39 G38 & G39 790 for monitoring bore G3, 1,100 for monitoring bore G3 G33 Not applicable for monitoring 910 for monitoring bore G17 bore G17 Electrical Conductivity S/cm 16,800 for monitoring bore 21,450 for monitoring bore Monthly
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G27 734 for monitoring bore G29 779 for monitoring bore G29 314 for monitoring bore G32 403 for monitoring bore G32 1,600 for monitoring bore G34 Not applicable for monitoring 1,200 for monitoring bore bore G31 & G34 G31 & G33 minimum of 4.4 and minimum of 4.2 and maximum of 6 for monitoring maximum of 6.5 for monitoring bore C1 bore C1 minimum of 4.3 and minimum of 4.1 and maximum of 6 for monitoring maximum of 6.5 for monitoring bore G6 bore G6 minimum of 4.4 and minimum of 4.2 and maximum of 6 for monitoring maximum of 6.5 for pH bores G22 & G23 monitoring bores G22& G23 Monthly units pH minimum of 4.6 and minimum of 4.3 and Quarterly mg/l Quarterly Suspended solids mg/l maximum of 7.0 for maximum of 7.2 for Total dissolved solids monitoring bores G17 & G31 monitoring bores G17 & G31 minimum of 4.3 and minimum of 4.3 and maximum of 6 for monitoring maximum of 6.5 for bores G10, G29, G33 & G34 monitoring bores G10, G29,
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& G34 For all other bores minimum For all other bores minimum of 4.6 and maximum of 6 of 4.3 and maximum of 6.5 No limit. For interpretation No limit. For interpretation only. only. No limit. For interpretation No limit. For interpretation only. only. 91 for monitoring bores 180 for monitoring bores G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, C3, G1, G2, G4, G5, G6, G7, G9, G10, G14, G20, G21, G8, G9, G10, G14, G20, G21, OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency G22, G23, G35, G37, G38 & G22, G23, G35, G37, G38 &
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G39 100 for monitoring bore C3 280 for monitoring bore C1 491 for monitoring bore C1 This limit does not apply to This limit does not apply to monitoring bores G3, G17, monitoring bores G3, G17, G27, G29, G31, G32, G33 G27, G29, G31, G32, G33 & G34 & G34 Turbidity NTU No limit. For interpretation No limit. For interpretation Monthly only. only. 2,700 for monitoring bore G2 3150 for monitoring bore G2 1,040 for monitoring bore G23 1,320 for monitoring bore G23 1,000 for monitoring bore G35 1,730 for monitoring bore G35 Total Nitrogen g/L 700 for monitoring bores 1,000 for monitoring bores Monthly C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G20, G21, G22, G27, G29, G20, G21, G22, G27, G31, G31, G32, G33, G34, G37, G32, G33, G34, G37, G38 &
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& G39 G39 1,400 for monitoring bore G29 3,340 for monitoring bore 3,385 for monitoring bore
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G2 58 for monitoring bores 184 for monitoring bores G1, G4, G5, G6, G7, G22, C1, G1, G4, G5, G6, G7, G22, G23, G27, G31, G32, G37, G23, G27, G31, G32, G37,
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& G39 76 for monitoring bore C1 220 for monitoring bore C3 398 for monitoring bore C3 Total Phosphorus g/L 150 for monitoring bore G3 240 for monitoring bore G3 Monthly 67 for monitoring bore G8 269 for monitoring bore G8 110 for monitoring bore G9 195 for monitoring bore G9 90 for monitoring bore G10 340 for monitoring bore G10 116 for monitoring bore G14 372 for monitoring bore G14 150 for monitoring bore G17 214 for monitoring bore G17 93 for monitoring bore G20 162 for monitoring bore G20 118 for monitoring bore G21 619 for monitoring bore G21 240 for monitoring bore G29 453 for monitoring bore G29 190 for monitoring bore G33 487 for monitoring bore G33 OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring (80th percentile) (95th percentile) frequency 260 for monitoring bore G34 443 for monitoring bore G34 688 for monitoring bore G35 1,000 for monitoring bore G35 920 for monitoring bore 1,190 for monitoring bore
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G23 Nitrate g/L 150 for monitoring bores 320 for monitoring bores Monthly C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, C1, C3, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G7, G8, G9, G10, G14, G17, G21, G27, G29, G31, G32, G20, G21, G27, G29, G31, G33, G34, G35, G37, G38 & G32, G33, G34, G35, G37,
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G38 & G39 266 for monitoring bore G20 318 for monitoring bore G2 392 for monitoring bore G2 360 for monitoring bore G22 429 for monitoring bore G22 10 for monitoring bores 36 for monitoring bores C1, C3, G8, G9, G20, G21 & C1, C3, G8, G9, G20, G21 & Escherichia coli cfu/100 G39 G39 Quarterly ml Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores 20 for monitoring bores Total petroleum g/L Not applicable G27, G5, G22, G23, G32, Monthly hydrocarbons C6-C9 a G1 and G8 Not applicable to other monitoring bores 100 for monitoring bores Total petroleum g/L Not applicable G27, G5, G22, G23, G32, Monthly hydrocarbons C10-C36 a G1 & G8 Not applicable to other monitoring bores 0.5* for monitoring bores 10 for monitoring bores Benzene b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores 0.5 for monitoring bores 3 for monitoring bores Quarterly Ethylbenzene b g/L G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 Not applicable to other Not applicable to other monitoring bores monitoring bores Toluene b g/L 0.5 for monitoring bores 25 for monitoring bores G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 G27, G5, G22, G23 & G32 OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Quality characteristics Unit Limit A Limit B Monitoring frequency (80th percentile) (95th percentile) Quarterly
- F4
Groundwater quality measured from a monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must not exceed the corresponding Limit A specified in Table F2 - Groundwater quality limits and monitoring frequency on any five consecutive sampling occasions.
- F5
Groundwater quality measured from a monitoring bore specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations must not exceed the corresponding Limit B specified in Table F2 - Groundwater quality limits and monitoring frequency on any three consecutive sampling occasions.
- F6
By 30 June 2026, site specific limits for all quality characteristics listed in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency must be calculated in accordance with the minimum data requirements and be provided to the administering authority. Note 1: The raw data must be provided with the calculated site-specific trigger values. High ecological value groundwater's
- F7
The environmental authority holder must not cause a change to the existing condition of the mining activities receiving groundwater's that are of high ecological value (HEV) groundwater's.
- F8
From 1 March 2021, the environmental authority holder must implement a groundwater quality monitoring program developed and documented by a suitably qualified person that is sufficient to determine if the mining activities have caused a measurable change to groundwater quality. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- F9
The groundwater monitoring program required under condition F8 must be developed in accordance with the ANZECC and QWQ Guidelines and must include: a) Establishment of baseline groundwater quality that: i. Includes calculation of the 20th, 50th and 80th percentiles; and ii. Is representative of pre-mining disturbance conditions (i.e. samples taken prior to any activities commencing with the potential to impact groundwater quality) b) Establishment of groundwater quality trigger levels for each quality characteristic listed in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency for comparison against baseline groundwater quality that: i. Includes calculation of the 20th, 50th and 80th percentiles based on the most recent two years of monitoring data collected; and ii. Is representative of current groundwater conditions and revised on a rolling and annual basis as further monitoring data becomes available. c) Regular review of groundwater monitoring results and comparison against groundwater quality trigger levels sufficient to establish any potential impact due to the mining activity; d) A documented annual review of the groundwater monitoring program to be completed by 1 December of each year, with a discussion on the results of the monitoring program and consideration of any required changes or improvements to ensure it remains fit for purpose (i.e., complies with condition F8). Bore construction and maintenance and decommissioning
- F10
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. Effluent irrigation area
- F11
The irrigation of sewage effluent must not adversely affect groundwater for drinking water supply or cause environmental harm to any groundwater dependant ecosystem. Groundwater levels
- F12
Any extraction of water from groundwater bores to support mining activities or any change in groundwater levels due to the extraction of bauxite must not cause serious environmental harm. Groundwater investigation
- F13
By 30 June 2022, the environmental authority holder must complete a groundwater quality investigation which: a) Has been designed and implemented by an appropriately qualified person; b) Includes consideration and analysis of all groundwater quality data from the monitoring bores specified in Table F1 - Groundwater monitoring locations; c) Identifies and considers all factors with the potential to influence groundwater quality, including the mining activities; d) Reviews the adequacy of the groundwater monitoring regime, including Limit A and Limit B specified in Table F2 - Groundwater contaminant limits and monitoring frequency; e) Determines if the mining activities have contributed to or are causing the higher concentrations of total dissolved solids, sulfate and electrical conductivity as measured in monitoring bores G17, G29, G31, G32, G33 and G34 and total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity as measured in monitoring bore G3 compared to the concentrations measured in other monitoring bores; f) Determines if the mining activities have contributed to or are causing the elevated concentrations of aluminum detected in monitoring bores C1, C3, G2, G5, G6, G8, G9, G14, G27, G29, G32, G35 and G37 and Iron detected in monitoring bore G9, since mining activities commenced; OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 g) Includes all information and monitoring data relied upon to conduct the investigation; h) Includes a detailed explanation and justification for all findings of the investigation and the conclusions drawn, along with any assumptions relied upon; i) Where relevant information gaps or uncertainty are identified as pertinent to the accuracy of the investigations findings/conclusions, include recommendations and associated timeframes to address those information gaps and resolve uncertainty; j) Includes a report documenting all requirements of the investigation detailed above, which has been certified by the appropriately qualified person who designed and implemented the investigation.
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The environmental authority holder must make a copy of the report required under condition F12 to the administering authority on request. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE F OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule G: Land and Rehabilitation
- G1
Land disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated in accordance with Table G1 - Rehabilitation requirements - Bauxite Mine and Table G2 - Rehabilitation requirements - Kaolin mine. Table G1 - Rehabilitation requirements - Bauxite Mine Mine Domain Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Indicators Completion Criteria Goal Objective/s Mine Floor Safe The site is safe for (pits) humans and animals, now and in the TBA1 TBA1 foreseeable future. Non-polluting Surface and groundwater quality remain suitable for long TBA1 TBA1 term land use. Stable Landform design and TBA1 TBA1 Landform construction result in no active or significant erosion Sustainable Suitable growth TBA1 TBA1 Land Use: medium established TBA1 TBA1 Native Self-sustaining TBA1 TBA1 vegetation to vegetation and habitat TBA1 maintain the TBA1 established same, or similar pre-disturbance Rehabilitated environmental ecosystem is values sustainable, with comparable management requirements to similarly used unmined land. Fauna habitat has TBA1 developed and fauna species are recolonizing the site Port As for Mine Floor As for Mine Floor (pits), infrastructure area, haul (pits), unless a unless a landholder roads, airstrip
- G2
By 1 December 2019, rehabilitation requirements must be provided to the administering authority. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- G3
The environmental authority holder must utilise vegetation for beneficial uses in the course of carrying out mining activities. Where beneficial uses are exhausted, the holder may burn vegetation cleared provided the activity does not cause environmental harm to the receiving environment or at any commercial place. Contaminated Land
- G4
The environmental authority holder must not contaminate land by the release of hazardous contaminants. Buffer zones
- G5
The environmental authority holder must not conduct mining activities within the buffer zones presented in Schedule G - Figure 2 - Buffer zones and as detailed below: (a) within 100m of Lunette Swamp; (b) within 500m of Bigfoot Swamp ; (c) within 100m of Namaleta Creek and Tributary 1; (d) within 100m of supratidal wetlands to the west of the Skardon River South Arm ; and (e) within 500m of wetland complexes to the west and north of the project area. Note: Locations presented in Schedule K - Maps and Plans. Rehabilitation Management Plan and progressive Rehabilitation
- G6
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop, implement and submit to the administering authority a Rehabilitation Management Plan (RMP), that includes: a) schematic representations of the proposed final landform including, landform type, slope, regional ecosystems, drainage designs and any post mining land or infrastructure use agreed with the landowner/holder and the administering authority; b) rehabilitation methods including landform establishment, plant species selection, growing media development and methods of revegetation; c) materials balance including available topsoil and subsoil; d) geotechnical, geochemical and hydrological studies; e) a rehabilitation schedule integrated with the mine plan schedule; f) the rehabilitation goals, objectives, indicators and completion criteria for each agreed post mining land use within each domain and the final vegetation community type; g) a rehabilitation monitoring program, based on best practice industry methods and standards, that must be capable of; i. assessing the condition of rehabilitation sites compared to reference sites; ii. assessing the function of rehabilitation sites compared to reference sites; iii. comparing the progression of rehabilitation site indicators to the targeted completion criteria; and iv. identifying rehabilitation objectives that are not progressing towards the completion criteria. h) management actions for rehabilitation objectives not progressing towards the completion criteria and programs for maintenance of rehabilitation as required to achieve the nominated rehabilitation objective; and i) on-site revegetation trials which test the success of the rehabilitation methods proposed for condition G6(b).
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Rehabilitation of mined panels must commence progressively and within 12 months of each panel being completed in accordance with the RMP.
- G8
The environmental authority holder must review and update the RMP in the following circumstances: a) the rehabilitation schedule changes with the mine plan schedule; b) based on the outcomes of on-site revegetation trials; and c) based on the outcomes of rehabilitation monitoring programs. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- G9
Topsoil and subsoils must be stripped and stored separately and managed to prevent erosion and degradation of soil quality. Land Clearing
- G10
The clearing of vegetation must only occur during the period commencing 1 April and ending on 30 November.
- G11
Exposure of soil must be avoided by limiting vegetation clearing to the minimum extent necessary for the operation of the environmentally relevant activity (ERA). Land Use Management Plan (LUMP)
- G12
By 1 September 2017, the environmental authority holder must develop, implement and submit to the administering authority a Land Use Management Plan (LUMP). The LUMP must include: a) buffer zones for sensitive ecological areas; b) landscape connectivity corridors; c) fire management; d) fauna habitat management; and e) weed and pest management. Acid Sulphate Soils
- G13
Potential Acid Sulphate Soil areas must have field surveys conducted by an appropriately qualified person prior to any disturbance occurring in order to identify if the soils are Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) and if so must be managed in accordance with condition G14.
- G14
An Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan must be developed in accordance with the latest edition of the Queensland Acid Sulphate Soil Technical Manual and implemented by the environmental authority holder to treat and manage ASS, to prevent the release of contaminants to water and land. Exploration
- G15
All exploration activities carried out under this environmental authority must comply with each of the standard environmental conditions contained in the most recent version of the Eligibility criteria and standard conditions for exploration and mineral development projects. Environmental Offsets
- G16
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters, other than if the impacts were authorised by an existing authority issued before the commencement of the Environmental Offsets Act 2014, are not authorised under this environmental authority or the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 unless the impact(s) is specified in Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Note: Protected wildlife habitat has been assessed by the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 15 of the Environmental Offsets Act 2014. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Prescribed environmental Location of prescribed environmental Maximum extent of impact / matter matter 1 (MGA94 - Zone 54) Maximum extent of impact - stage 1 Regulated Vegetation Regulated vegetation RE 3.3.64/3.3.9 (70/30): 1ha, consisting of: (intersecting a wetland) - VMA Act wetlands - 3.3.64: Baloskion tetraphyllum - 0.5ha of for Namaleta subsp. meiostachyum open sedgeland in drainage swamps in Creek (south side) dune fields. - 0.5ha for the Tributary - 3.3.9: Lophostemon suaveolens open forest on streamlines, swamps 1 wetland crossing) and alluvial terraces. Wetlands and watercourses Wetland (HES Wetland) RE 3.3.64/3.3.9 (70/30). 0.5ha; however, as the clearing of - a HES wetland shown on the - 3.3.64: Baloskion tetraphyllum map of referrable wetlands subsp. meiostachyum open 0.5ha of vegetation in sedgeland in drainage swamps in Tributary 1 already requires dune fields. offsets for clearing the MSES regulated vegetation - 3.3.9: Lophostemon suaveolens (intersecting a wetland), no open forest on streamlines, further offsets are required. swamps and alluvial terraces. Wetland (HEV Waters) RE 3.3.64/3.3.9 (70/30). 0.5ha;however, as the clearing of 0.5ha of - a wetland in high ecological - 3.3.64: Baloskion tetraphyllum vegetation for the Namaleta Creek Crossing already value waters subsp. meiostachyum open requires offsets for clearing the MSES regulated sedgeland in drainage swamps in vegetation (intersecting a wetland), no further offsets dune fields. are required.
- G17
Records demonstrating that each impact to a prescribed environmental matter did not, or is not likely to, result in a significant residual impact to that matter must be: a) completed by an appropriately qualified person; and b) kept for the life of the environmental authority.
- G18
An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, as amended from time to time, must be undertaken for the maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter authorised in Table G3 - Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters. Non-staged impacts
- G19
The notice of election for the environmental offset required by condition G18 must be provided to the administering authority no less than three (3) months before the proposed commencement of the significant residual impacts for which the environmental offset is required. Sewage effluent
- G20
All sewage effluent released to land must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters and meet the release limits specified in Table G4 - Contaminant release limits to land.
- G21
Sewage effluent may only be released to land in accordance with the conditions of this approval at the location within the nominated area identified in Schedule A - Figure 7 - Skardon River Mine Camp, and treated effluent irrigation area. Table G4 - Contaminant release limits to land Contaminant Unit Release Limit type Frequency Monthly limit 5 day Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) mg/L 20 Total Suspended Solids mg/L 30 Total Nitrogen mg/L 30 Maximum Total Phosphorus mg/L 15 E. coli Organisms/100mL 1000 pH pH units 6.0 - 9.0. Range
- G22
The application of sewage effluent to land must be carried out in a manner such that: a) vegetation is not damaged; b) there is no surface ponding of treated sewage effluent; and c) there is no run-off of treated sewage effluent.
- G23
Sewage effluent used for irrigation must not cause spray drift or over spray to any sensitive or commercial place.
- G24
If areas irrigated with sewage effluent are accessible to employees or the general public, prominent signage must be provided advising that sewage effluent is present and care should be taken to avoid consuming or otherwise coming into unprotected contact with the sewage effluent.
- G25
The daily volume of sewage effluent released to land must be measured and records kept of the volumes of sewage effluent released.
- G26
When circumstances prevent the irrigation or beneficial reuse of sewage effluent such as during or following rain events, sewage effluent must be directed to a wet weather storage or alternative measures must be taken to store/lawfully dispose of sewage effluent. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013
- G27
A minimum area of 10,000 m2 of land, excluding any necessary buffer zones, must be utilised for the irrigation and/or beneficial reuse of treated sewage effluent.
- G28
When weather conditions or soil conditions preclude the release of treated sewage effluent to land, treated sewage effluent must be directed to wet weather storage of at least 800 m3 or be lawfully removed from the site. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE G OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule H: Coastal Structures Transfer of Bauxite
- H1
The environmental authority holder must ensure the transfer of bauxite from vehicles and vessels used for transporting minerals and bulk materials leave the mining lease(s) with appropriate load preparation to prevent spillage and/or loss of particulate matter and/or windblown dust during transport.
- H2
The transfer of minerals and bulk materials to barges at the Skardon River port must be carried out in a manner that minimises the likelihood of release of minerals or bulk materials to the atmosphere or waters.
- H3
The environmental authority holder must capture and pump any contaminated runoff from the barge loading conveyor belt catch tray to the Skardon River port sediment ponds.
- H4
By 31 August 2026, a conveyor cover must be installed to prevent contaminant discharge through rainwater run-off.
- H5
From 1 January to 31 March each year, the product stockpiles within the Port Infrastructure Area must be reduced to the minimum volume necessary to meet daily operational requirements. Construction of Port of Skardon River Wharf
- H6
By 1 April 2017, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for construction of the Port of Skardon River wharf must be developed and implemented by the environmental authority holder. The EMP must include management strategies to minimise impacts on the receiving environment, including but not limited to: (a) environmental commitments - a commitment by senior management to achieve specified and relevant environmental goals; (b) description of works to be undertaken, including the type of equipment to be used and the location of works; (c) environmental issues and potential impacts; (d) the actual and potential release of all contaminants; (e) the potential impact of these sources and contaminants; (f) actions to be taken to minimise the impacts on the receiving environment; (g) monitoring of contaminant releases including contaminant release locations and conducting environmental impact assessments; (h) contingency plans including the practices and procedures to be employed to restore the environment or to mitigate impacts on the receiving environment; and periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement.
- H7
The environmental authority holder must not commence wharf construction unless the holder has submitted to the administering authority design drawings certified by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
- H8
The holder of this environmental authority must construct the wharf in accordance with the certified design drawings referred to in condition H7.
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A report from an RPEQ must be submitted to the administering authority within three (3) months of completion of wharf construction certifying that: (a) The wharf construction (including any other associated works) have been constructed in accordance with the drawings referred to in condition H7; (b) The works: (i) are structurally adequate for the anticipated use; OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 (ii) comply with all relevant codes including the administering authority's operational policy. Pile Driving program
- H10
Pile driving activities must be carried out in a manner that minimises adverse impacts on the surrounding environment, including marine fauna, and must include the following: (a) soft-start approach to disperse of any marine fauna in the vicinity of proposed works; (b) monitoring by an observer prior to commencing and during normal pile driving activities; and (c) normal pile driving operations: (i) must not commence if turtles, dugongs or cetaceans are within the exclusion zone specified under the environmental management plan as required in condition H6; (ii) must cease if turtles, dugongs or cetaceans are within the exclusion zone specified under the environmental management plan as required in condition H6. Light Lighting management must be implemented at the port and barging operations to minimise
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impacts on nesting and hatchling turtles and other sensitive marine fauna. END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE H OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule I: Regulated structures Assessment of consequence category
- I1
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 a) prior to the design and construction of the structure, if it is not an existing structure; or b) prior to any change in its purpose or the nature of its stored contents.
- I2
A consequence assessment report and certification must be prepared for each structure assessed and the report may include a consequence assessment for more than one structure.
- I3
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 Design and construction of a Regulated structure
- I4
Conditions I5 to I9 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- I5
All regulated structures must be designed by, and constructed1 under the supervision of, a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for
- I6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: a) the holder has submitted a consequence category assessment report and certification to the administering authority; and b) certification for the design, design plan and the associated operating procedures has been certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person in compliance with the relevant condition of this authority.
- I7
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 consequence Register of Regulated structures.
- I8
Regulated structures must: a) be designed and constructed in compliance with the Manual for assessing consequence b) be designed and constructed with due consideration given to ensuring that the design integrity would not be compromised on account of: i. flood waters from entering the regulated dam from any watercourse or drainage line; and ii. wall failure due to erosion by flood waters arising from any watercourse or drainage line. c) must meet the hydraulic performance criteria stated in Table I 1 - Hydraulic Performance Criteria for Regulated Structures
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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: a) the 'as constructed' drawings and specifications meet the original intent of the design plan for that regulated structure b) construction of the regulated structure is in accordance with the design plan. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Table I1 - Hydraulic Performance Criteria for Regulated Structures Name of Regulated Spillway Capacity Design Storage Mandatory Reporting Structure AEP Allowance AEP Level AEP
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All affected persons must be provided with a copy of the emergency action plan in place for each regulated structure a) for existing structures that are regulated structures, within 10 business days of this condition taking effect; 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. Operation of a Regulated structure
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Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless the holder has submitted to the administering authority in respect of regulated structure, all of the following: a) one paper copy and one electronic copy of the design plan and certification of the `design plan' in accordance with condition I6; b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with condition I9; d) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the Design Storage Allowance (DSA) volume across the system, a copy of the certified system design plan; e) the requirements of this authority relating to the construction of the regulated structure have been met; f) the holder has entered the details required under this authority, into a register of regulated structures; and there is a current operational plan for the regulated structure.
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Each regulated structure must be maintained and operated, for the duration of its operational life until decommissioned and rehabilitated, in compliance with the current operational plan and, if applicable, the current design plan and associated certified `as constructed' drawings. Mandatory reporting level
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Conditions I14 to I15 inclusive only apply to regulated structures which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
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The mandatory reporting level (the MRL) must be marked on a regulated dam in such a way that during routine inspections of that dam, it is clearly observable.
- I15
The holder must, as soon as practicable but within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware, notify the administering authority when the level of the contents of a regulated dam reaches the 1 Certification of design and construction may be undertaken by different persons. OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 MRL.
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The holder must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
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The holder must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated structures. Design storage allowance
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The holder must assess the performance of each regulated dam or linked containment system over the preceding November to May period based on actual observations of the available storage in each regulated dam or linked containment system taken prior to 1 July of each year.
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By 1 November of each year, storage capacity must be available in each regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems with a shared DSA volume), to meet the DSA volume for the dam (or network of linked containment systems).
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The holder must, as soon as practicable but within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming aware that the regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, notify the administering authority.
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The holder must, immediately on becoming aware that a regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam or linked containment systems. Annual inspection report
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Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
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At each annual inspection, 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 a recommendations section, with any recommended actions to ensure the integrity of the regulated structure or a positive statement that no recommendations are required.
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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
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The holder must within 20 business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, provide to the administering authority: a) The recommendations section of the annual inspection report; and b) If applicable, any actions being taken in response to those recommendations; and If following receipt of the recommendations and (if applicable) recommended actions, the administering authority requests a copy of the annual inspection report from the holder, provide this to the administering authority within 10 business day of receipt of the request. Transfer arrangements
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The holder must provide a copy of any reports, documentation, and certifications prepared under this authority, including but not limited to any Register of Regulated structures, consequence assessment, design plan, and other supporting documentation, to a new holder on transfer of this OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 authority. Transitional arrangements
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All existing structures that have not been assessed in accordance with either the manual or the former Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams must be assessed and certified in accordance with the manual within 12 months of amendment of the authority adopting this schedule.
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All existing structures must subsequently comply with the timetable for any further assessments in accordance with the manual specified in Table I2 - Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures, depending on the consequence category for each existing structure assessed in the most recent previous certification for that structure.
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Table I2 - Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures ceases to apply for a structure once any of the following events has occurred: a) it has been brought into compliance with the hydraulic performance criteria applicable to the structure under the manual; or b) it has been decommissioned; or c) it has been certified as no longer being assessed as a regulated structure.
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Certification of the transitional assessment required by conditions I27 and I28 must be provided to the administering authority within 12 months of amendment of the authority adopting this schedule Table I2 - Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures Compliance with High Significant Low criteria >90% and a history of No transition required No transition required No transitional conditions good compliance performance in last 5 apply. Review years consequence assessment every 7 years. >70%-90% Within 7 years, unless Within 10 years, unless No transitional conditions otherwise agreed with otherwise agreed with the administering the administering apply. Review authority, based on no authority, based on no consequence history of unauthorised history of unauthorised assessment every 7 releases. releases. years. 50-70% Within 5 years unless Within 7 years unless Review consequence otherwise agreed with otherwise agreed with assessment every 7 the administering the administering years. authority, based on no authority, based on no history of unauthorised history of unauthorised releases. releases. 50% Within 5 years or as per Within 5 years or as per Review consequence compliance requirements compliance requirements assessment every 5 (e.g. TEP timing) (e.g. TEP timing) years. Regulated levee Within 5 years unless otherwise agreed with the administering authority. designed to prevent the ingress of clean flood water <100% compliant OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 END OF CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULE I OFFICIAL Permit Environmental authority EPML00967013 Schedule J: 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. `Acceptance criteria' mean the measures by which the actions implemented to rehabilitate the land are deemed to be complete (same as completion criteria).