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EPPR00518513 · CENTURY MINING PTY LTD
Minerals environmental authority EPPR00518513 (CENTURY MINING PTY LTD), Granted. 103 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- CENTURY MINING PTY LTD
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
103 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
In carrying out the activities to which this approval relates, all reasonable and practicable measures must be taken to prevent and/or to minimise the likelihood of environmental harm being caused. Activity
- A2
This approval does not authorise environmental harm unless a condition contained within this approval explicitly authorises that harm. Where there is not a condition or the approval is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence shall not be construed as authorising harm. Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment
- A3
The registered operator of this approval must: a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this approval; and b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition; and c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner. Risk management system
- A4
A risk management system for the activities that conforms to the Australian Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZ 4360:2004) or the latest edition of Australian Standard for Risk Management must be developed and implemented. Site based management plan
- A5
A site based management plan (SBMP) must be developed, implemented and maintained taking into account condition A4. The SBMP must identify all sources of environmental harm, including but not limited to: - the actual and potential release of all contaminants; - the potential impact of these sources and contaminants; and - what actions will be taken to prevent the likelihood of environmental harm being caused. The SBMP must also provide for the review and 'continual improvement' in the overall environmental performance of all activities that are carried out. The SBMP must address the following matters at a minimum: a) environmental commitments - a commitment by senior management to achieve specified and relevant environmental goals; b) identification of environmental issues and potential impacts; c) monitoring of contaminant releases including contaminant release locations and conducting environmental impact assessments; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 d) organisational structure and responsibility; e) effective communication; f) notification procedures for emergency events, incidents and exceptions for notification to the administering authority and other potentially affected stakeholders; g) staff training; h) record keeping; i) periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement; j) emergency response and contingency plans including the following matters at a minimum: (i) response procedures and contingency plans to be implemented to prevent or minimise the risk of environmental harm arising from emergency events; (ii) response procedures to minimise the extent and duration of environmental harm caused by emergency events; (iii) contingency plans including the practices and procedures to be employed to restore the environment or to mitigate any environmental harm caused; (iv) the physical resources to be used in response to emergencies; (v) procedures to investigate the cause of any emergencies, including the release of contaminants off site, and where necessary, the implementation of remedial actions to prevent the recurrence of similar events; (vi) the provision and availability of documented procedures to staff attending any
- A6
The SBMP must be revised within three months of the grant of this approval and not be implemented or amended in any way that contravenes any condition of this approval. Mineral concentrate management
- A7
The buildings and structures in place at the site for the storage and transfer of mineral concentrate must be constructed and maintained to withstand a category 4 cyclone.
- A8
The construction and state of the buildings and structures mentioned in condition A7 must be checked for compliance with condition A7 and certified by an appropriately qualified person on at least a three yearly basis.
- A9
Mineral concentrate that may cause a dust nuisance must be stored and transferred in buildings and structures that incorporate the following dust control measures as a minimum: a) all necessary openings and vents in the buildings (other than doorways and access ways) must be covered with filter media or other equivalent dust control measures; b) cladding of the buildings must be securely affixed and free of any unnecessary holes; c) the interior of the concentrate storage shed, stockpile shed and outloading conveyor must be maintained under negative air pressure sufficient to prevent release of mineral concentrate from the buildings; d) all doorways and access ways in the buildings or structures must be fitted with doors; e) all doors in the buildings or structures must remain closed except when being used for access or egress; f) all doors, doorways and access ways in the buildings or structures must be maintained in such a condition that doors, when closed, provide a seal against the release of mineral concentrate to the receiving environment; g) all openings provided for cleaning at the base of conveyor transfer towers on the site and the wharf must be kept closed except when cleaning is taking place; h) air extracted from the interiors of the buildings must only be released to the receiving environment via the release points specified in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions) of this approval; and i) transfer of mineral concentrate to ships must be carried out in a manner that minimises the likelihood of any release of mineral concentrate to the atmosphere or waters.
- A10
A whole of site house keeping procedure must be developed and implemented which must include, but not be limited to: a) the completion of periodic inspections of the site including all structures, plant, equipment and trafficked surfaces to identify and remove exposed mineral concentrate that may be mobilised by wind, water or equipment movement; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 b) an ongoing cleaning and maintenance schedule to minimise any potential release of mineral concentrate and to ensure there is no build up of mineral concentrates over time in areas where it may be mobilised. Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions
- A11
The registered operator of this approval must notify the administering authority by telephone, email or facsimile as soon as practicable but within 24 hours, after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this approval.
- A12
The registered operator of this approval must notify the administering authority by telephone, email or facsimile as soon as practicable but within 48 hours, after becoming aware of any monitoring result that demonstrates an exceedence of any limit prescribed by this approval.
- A13
The notification must include, but not be limited to, the following: a) the approval number and name of the registered operator of this approval; b) the name and telephone number of the designated contact person; c) the location of the emergency, incident or exception; d) the date and time of the emergency, incident or exception; e) the time the registered operator of this approval became aware of the emergency, incident or exception; f) the estimated quantity and type of substances involved in the emergency, incident or exception; g) the actual or potential cause of the emergency, incident or exception; h) a description of the nature and effects of the emergency, incident or exception including the risk of impacts to the environment or public health; i) immediate actions taken to prevent or mitigate any further environmental harm or adverse impacts to public health caused by the release; and j) details of any notification of any person who may have been affected by the emergency, incident or exception. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513
- A14
Within fourteen days following the initial notification of an emergency, incident or exception, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed; b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm; and c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency, incident or exception. Complaints
- A15
Records must be kept of all environmental complaints received about the activities to which this approval relates, including the following details: a) name, address and contact number for complainant; b) time and date of complaint; c) reasons for the complaint; d) investigations undertaken; e) conclusions formed; f) actions taken to resolve the complaint; g) any abatement measures implemented; and h) the person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A16
When requested by the administering authority, the registered operator of this approval must undertake relevant monitoring within a period of two weeks to investigate any complaint of environmental harm which, in the opinion of the authorised officer, is neither frivolous or vexatious or based on mistaken belief. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures implemented must be provided to the administering authority within five days of completion of the investigation. Third party auditing
- A17
Compliance with the conditions of this approval must be audited by an appropriately qualified third party auditor, within one year from the date of grant of this approval and again every three years of operation afterwards.
- A18
A suitably qualified third party auditor must certify in writing that the SBMP has been prepared by having regard to, and appropriately applying, the relevant guidelines (being those applicable on a national, state or a regional basis) which the third party auditor considers should be applied in undertaking the SBMP including relevant Federal guidelines, State guidelines and ANZECC where published.
- A19
Upon receipt of the final third party audit report, the registered operator of this approval must submit a copy to the administering authority.
- A20
The third party auditor must provide a statutory declaration to certify the independent findings of the audit in the report. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513
- A21
The financial cost of the third party audit is the responsibility of the registered operator of this approval.
- A22
The registered operator of this approval must act immediately upon any non compliance arising from the audit report by: a) investigating any non-compliance issues identified; and b) as soon as practicable, implementing measures or taking necessary action to ensure compliance with the conditions of this approval.
- A23
Within three months of the submission of the audit report to the administering authority, the registered operator of this approval must provide a written report to the administering authority addressing the: a) actions taken by the holder to ensure compliance with this approval; and b) actions taken to prevent a recurrence of any non-compliance issues identified. Annual Monitoring Report
- A24
An annual monitoring report must be prepared by June 30 of each year (commencing 30 June 2011) covering the period 1 April to 31 March and presented to the administering authority when requested. This report shall include but not be limited to: a) a summary of the previous twelve months monitoring results required under this approval including monitoring performed under the SBMP in graphical form showing relevant limits; b) an evaluation/explanation of the data from any monitoring programs; c) a summary of any record of quantities of releases required to be kept under this approval; d) a summary of the record of equipment failures or events recorded, which have resulted in non compliance with approval conditions; and e) an outline of actions taken or proposed to minimise the environmental risk from any deficiency identified by the monitoring or recording programs. Records
- A25
The registered operator of this approval must provide a copy of the annual monitoring report to the administering authority within five business days of that request. Financial assurance
- A26
A financial assurance must be provided to the administering authority in accordance with the following requirements: a) on or before 1 February 2011 the registered operator of this approval must provide and subsequently maintain a financial assurance in the form of an unconditional and on demand bank guarantee in favour of the administering authority for an amount of AUD$2 million; b) the bank guarantee will be incremented annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 c) within 30 days of this increase the registered operator of this approval must provide certification from the financial institution to the administering authority that the increment has been made; and d) the financial assurance must be maintained until the administering authority is satisfied that no claim is likely to be made on the financial assurance in accordance with section 367 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 following which the registered operator may apply to the administering authority to have the financial assurance discharged. Monitoring
- A27
Where monitoring is required by this approval it must be: a) performed by a person or body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required sample collection, measurements and determinations; b) conducted in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the administering authority's monitoring and sampling manual; c) conducted at monitoring locations identified within this approval; d) carried out on representative samples; e) carried out using instruments and devices that are calibrated, and appropriately operated and maintained; and f) laboratory testing must be undertaken using a laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used. Trained / Experienced Operator(s)
- A28
The daily operation of the wastewater treatment system and pollution control equipment must be carried out by a person(s) with appropriate experience and/or qualifications to ensure the effective operation of that treatment system and control equipment. Alterations
- A29
The registered operator of this approval must not change, replace or operate any plant or equipment associated with the activity if the change, replacement or operation increases, or is likely to substantially increase, the risk of environmental harm. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule B - Air Point source air emissions
- B1
Point source emissions to air must only be released to the atmosphere from the release points specified in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions) and must be directed upwards without any impedance or hindrance. Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions) Release Minimum Velocity Contaminant Maximum Frequency point1 release (m/s)2,7 parameter contaminant of height (m) concentration3,4,5,6
- B1
- 106 Total particulate 50 mg/Nm3 monitoring Concentrate 32 (minimum) matter 100 mg/Nm3 rotary dryer 126 125 mg/Nm3 Once every stack5 (average)2 Sulphur dioxide six months 500 mg/Nm3 Carbon monoxide 1 mg/Nm3 Oxides of nitrogen (expressed as
- B2
- North 32 18 Lead and its 1 mg/Nm3 Once every scrubber stack (minimum) compounds 10 mg/Nm3 six months. expressed as 20 lead (average)2 Zinc and its compounds expressed as zinc Total heavy 1 mg/Nm3 metals _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Total particulate 50 mg/Nm3 matter
- B3
- South 32 21 Lead and its 1 mg/Nm3 Once every scrubber stack (minimum) compounds six months expressed as 25 lead (average)2 Zinc and its compounds 10 mg/Nm3 expressed as zinc Total heavy 1 mg/Nm3 metals Total particulate 50 mg/Nm3 matter
- B4
- Wharf 18 7 Lead and its 1 mg/Nm3 Once every stack compounds six months (minimum) expressed as lead 10 (average)2 Zinc and its compounds expressed as 10 mg/Nm3 zinc Total heavy 1 mg/Nm3 metals 1. Emission limits from release point B1 exclude the contribution from site power station that also discharges through the stack. 2. Average velocity based on four (4) consecutive sampling events. Minimum and average velocity requirements for B1 include exhaust stream from the site power station. 3. Oxides of nitrogen limits are based on NH and MRC (1985) National guidelines for control of emissions of air pollutants from new stationary sources (Table 1). 4. The above total heavy metals limit is for the total of the lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, vanadium and antimony and their respective compounds. 5. All determinations of point source emissions to air are from isokinetic sample results. 6. All determinations of point source emissions to air are corrected to Dry @ Standard Temperature and Pressure (273K, 101.3KPa). 7. Measurements taken to determine the velocity at release point B1 must be taken within the stack and in the pipe work after scrubbing has occurred. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513
- B2
Point source emissions to air must only be released to the atmosphere from a release point at a height not less than the corresponding height stated for that release point in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions).
- B3
Point source emissions to air must only be released to the atmosphere from a release point at a velocity not less than the corresponding velocity stated for that release point in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions).
- B4
Point source emissions to air must only be released from a release point, and must not cause an exceedence of the maximum contaminant concentration stated in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions) when monitored not less frequently than that specified in Schedule B - Table 1.
- B5
The registered operator of this approval must conduct and keep records of a monitoring program of contaminant releases to the atmosphere at the release points, frequency, and the contaminant concentration parameters specified in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions) that complies with the following: a) monitoring provision for the release points specified in Schedule B - Table 1 must comply with the Australian Standard AS 4323.1 - 1995 "Stationary source emissions Method 1: Selection of sampling provisions"; b) all determinations of contaminant releases to the atmosphere must be made in accordance with methods prescribed in the most recent version of the administering authority's Air Quality Sampling Manual. If monitoring requirements for specific contaminants are not described in the Manual, monitoring protocols must be in accordance with a method as approved by New South Wales DEC/EPA, Victorian EPA or United States EPA; c) the following determinations must be made for each monitoring event specified in Schedule B - Table 1: (i) gas velocity and volume flow rate; (ii) temperature and pressure; and (iii) water vapour, oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration; d) the six monthly samples required in Schedule B - Table 1 must be taken at a time when the samples are representative of near maximum plant emissions and all pollution control equipment is in operation; e) during the six monthly sampling the following additional information must be recorded: (i) fuel type and consumption rate of the rotary dryer; (ii) the concentrate type, feed rate and moisture content of the feed of the rotary dryer; (iii) the recirculating liquor rate being applied to each of the off-gas scrubbers; (iv) if emissions are being directed into the dryer stack from the associated power plant: A. the type of fuel being burned in the power plant; _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 B. the generator units contributing; and C. electrical load; (v) reference to the actual test methods and accuracy. Wet Scrubbers
- B6
All effluent gases, dust and vapours discharged to the atmosphere via release points B1, B2, B3 and B4, as specified in Schedule B - Table 1 (Point source air emissions), must be treated in a wet scrubber prior to release.
- B7
Each scrubber must be fitted with a device to monitor the flow rate of liquid to the unit and to indicate by both visual and audible alarm functions if liquid flow failure to the unit occurs.
- B8
All collected material removed from the wet scrubbers must be reused at the site or disposed of to a facility that can lawfully accept such waste. Fuel Type
- B9
The only type of fuel to be burned in the rotary dryer under normal operating conditions is either diesel or other fuel oil.
- B10
The elements within the other fuel oil, as prescribed in condition B9 must not exceed the levels by weight specified in Schedule B - Table 2 (Other fuel oil) at any time. Schedule B - Table 2 (Other fuel oil) Elements Maximum concentration (by weight) Arsenic 5 ppm Cadmium 2 ppm Chromium 10 ppm Lead 50 ppm Polychlorinated bi-phenols 2 ppm Sulphur 1.0% Odour and noxious or offensive airborne contaminant nuisance
- B11
The release of noxious or offensive odours or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminants resulting from the activities (including fugitive emissions) must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive place or commercial place.
- B12
When requested by the administering authority, monitoring of noxious or offensive odours or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminants must be undertaken 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 caused by noxious or offensive odours or airborne contaminants from the site and the results provided to the administering authority within 14 days following completion of monitoring. Monitoring must be carried out at a place(s) relevant to the potentially affected sensitive place or commercial place and at upwind control sites. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Sulphur dioxide
- B13
The activities are to be conducted in such a manner so as to not cause any exceedence of the air quality limits prescribed in Schedule B - Table 3 (Ambient air quality limits - sulphur dioxide) when measured at a sensitive place or a commercial place. Schedule B - Table 3 (Ambient air quality limits - sulphur dioxide) Contaminant Limit type Air quality limit1 Sulphur dioxide Maximum as one hour average 570 -g/m3 0.2 ppm Sulphur dioxide Maximum as 24 hour average 230 -g/m3 0.08 ppm Sulphur dioxide Maximum as annual mean 57 g/m3 0.02 ppm 1. Ambient air quality limits are based on Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008.
- B14
If sulphur dioxide levels in the concentrate storage shed exceed 50ppm when measured in accordance with the Karumba Port Facility: Karumba Community Sulphur Dioxide Monitoring and Response Procedure, then monitoring of sulphur dioxide must be carried out within 24 hours in the community to investigate any potential for environmental harm. Monitoring must be carried out at a place(s) relevant to potentially affected sensitive places and at upwind control sites and results of such monitoring must be provided to the administering authority within 14 days following completion.
- B15
If monitoring of sulphur dioxide undertaken as prescribed by B14 indicates the limits in Schedule B - Table 3 (Ambient air quality limits - sulphur dioxide) have been exceeded at a sensitive place or a commercial place, the registered operator of this approval must undertake an investigation to identify the cause of the exceedence. If the exceedence is found to be attributable to the activities, the registered operator of this approval must implement measures to ensure that sulphur dioxide generated by the activities do not exceed limits listed in Schedule B - Table 3 when measured at a sensitive place or a commercial place. Dust nuisance
- B16
The release of dust and/or particulate matter resulting from the activities (including fugitive emissions) must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive place or commercial place.
- B17
When requested by the administering authority, monitoring of dust and/or particulate matter must be undertaken 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 caused by dust and/or particulate matter from the site and the results provided to the administering authority within 14 days following completion of monitoring.
- B18
Monitoring must be carried out at a place(s) relevant to the potentially affected sensitive place/commercial place and at upwind control sites and may utilise monitoring data derived from monitoring locations mentioned in Schedule B - Table 6 (Ambient air quality and dust nuisance monitoring program) where these are relevant to such places. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513
- B19
Monitoring must include: a) for a complaint alleging dust nuisance, dust deposition in accordance with: (i) Australian Standard AS/NZS3580.1.1:2007 "Methods for siting and analysis of ambient air, Part 1.1: Guide for siting air monitoring equipment" (or more recent versions as they become available); (ii) Australian standard AS/NZS3580.10.1 of 2003 "Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air method 10.1: Determination of particulate matter -Deposited matter -Gravimetric method" (or more recent versions as they become available); and (iii) the administering authority's "Air Quality Sampling Manual, first edition, November 2007 (as amended or revised); b) for a complaint alleging adverse health effects caused by dust, the concentration per cubic metre of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometre (-m) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere over a 24hr averaging time. Monitoring must be conducted in accordance with: (i) AS/NZS3580.9.6:2003 "Ambient air - Particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method (or more recent versions as they become available); or (ii) an alternative method of monitoring PM10 which may be permitted by the "administering authority's "Air Quality Sampling Manual, first edition, November 1997 (as amended or revised). Ambient air quality and dust deposition monitoring
- B20
The activities are to be conducted in such a manner so as to not cause any exceedence of the air quality limits stated in Schedule B - Table 4 (Ambient air quality limits) and the maximum limits in Schedule B - Table 5 (Dust deposition limits, trigger values and dust quality), at or beyond the boundaries of the site. Schedule B - Table 4 (Ambient air quality limits) Contaminant Limit type Air quality limit4 Particulates (PM10 fraction)2 24 hour average (5 days 50 -g/m3 exceedence allowed each year including natural causes) Arsenic and its compounds measured annual mean 0.006 -g/m3 as the total metal content in (PM10 fraction)1,2 Cadmium and its compounds annual mean 0.005 -g/m3 measured as the total metal content in (PM10 fraction)1,2 Lead and its compounds measured annual mean 0.5 -g/m3 as the total metal content in total suspended particulates (TSP)5 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Zinc and its compounds measured as 24 hour average Measured for evaluation of dust control effectiveness - the total metal content in total suspended particulates (TSP)5 no limits specified 1. The registered operator of this approval may elect to monitor these contaminants as the total metal content in total suspended particulates and meet the same limit. 2. The registered operator of this approval may elect to monitor total suspended particulates (TSP) and assume that the PM10 fraction is 60% of TSP. 3. Air quality limits are based on Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008. 4. Metal analysis is to be carried out in accordance with a methodology, sufficient to produce representative results capable of comparison against the respective limits and trigger values, that is documented in the SBMP. 5. Measurement methods in accordance with the SBMP: Air quality Management. Schedule B - Table 5 - (Dust deposition limits, trigger values and dust quality) Contaminant Limit type Value of Deposition Limit/Trigger Arsenic and its compounds as arsenic2 Trigger 4 -g/m2/day (calculated as an value annual average) Cadmium and its compounds as cadmium2 Trigger 2 -g/m2/day (calculated as an
- B21
An ambient air quality monitoring program must be conducted at the monitoring points specified in Schedule B - Table 6 (Ambient air quality and dust nuisance monitoring program) and shown in Schedule G - Figures 1 and 2 for the contaminant parameters prescribed in Schedule B -Table 4 (Ambient air quality limits) and Schedule B - Table 5 (Dust deposition limits, trigger values and dust quality) at not less than the minimum monitoring frequencies specified in Schedule B - Table 6. Schedule B - Table 6 (Ambient air quality and dust nuisance monitoring program) Monitoring Map reference Contaminant parameters5 Measurement Minimum location (GDA94, MGA zone period monitoring frequency 54) Easting Northing 3 Riverview 483020 8066927 Total suspended 24hour1 Once every six Drive 481441 8064834 particulate matter (TSP) - 24hour1 days (North HVAS) High volume sampler 24hour1 gravimetric method 24hour1 Karumba School arsenic, lead, zinc and (South HVAS) cadmium contained within suspended particulate matter (TSP) (-g/m3) Total suspended particulate matter (TSP) - High volume sampler gravimetric method arsenic, lead, zinc and cadmium contained within suspended particulate matter (TSP) (-g/m3) KDG1, DPI 481498 8065018 Yard KDG2, Water 482737 8065306 Tower KDG3, 483095 8067069 Dust deposition - total Karumba 482056 insoluble matter in School 481887 mg/square metres/day)4 KDG4, Wells 8065467 30 days - 2 Once every Plant Hire 8065450 days calendar month KDG5, Arsenic, cadmium, lead Western and zinc in deposited boundary particulate matter (mg/kg) KDG7, 482082 8065830 Eastern boundary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit
- B22
In the event of any monitoring showing exceedence of a dust deposition limit or dust quality trigger value specified in Schedule B - Table 5 (Dust deposition limits, trigger values and dust quality), the registered operator of this approval must: a) complete an investigation to identify the potential cause of the exceedence and the potential for environmental harm being caused or likely to be caused by the exceedence; and b) provide a written report to the administering authority within 3 months of the date of the original exceedence, outlining: (i) details of the investigation carried out; and (ii) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. High volume samplers
- B23
High volume samplers used for monitoring required by this approval must: a) meet the specifications, installation and use of high volume samplers; and b) all samples collected from high volume air samplers must comply with: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 (i) Australian Standard AS/NZS 3580.1.1:2007 "Methods for siting and analysis of ambient air. Part 1.1: Guide to siting air monitoring equipment"; (ii) Australian Standard AS/NZ 3580.9.3.2003 (or more recent editions) - Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air Method 9.3: Determination of suspended particulate matter--Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)--High volume sampler gravimetric method; and (iii) the administering authority's "Air Quality Sampling Manual", first edition, November 1997 (as amended or revised). Weather station
- B27
Under circumstances where relevant wind, temperature and rainfall data cannot be provided to the registered operator of this approval from the Karumba meteorological station operated by the Bureau of Meteorology, the registered operator of this approval must deploy or have access to a meteorological station to continuously measure and record wind speed and direction, temperature and rainfall data when and where these data measurements are required.
- B28
The meteorological station must be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Bureau of Meteorology - Observation Specification No.2013.1 - Guidelines for the siting and exposure of meteorological instruments and observing facilities.
- B29
The registered operator of this approval must record, compile, evaluate and keep all monitoring records obtained from the meteorological station. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule C - Water Release of contaminants to waters
- C1
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 approval.
- C2
The release of contaminants to waters must only occur from the release points specified in Schedule C - Table 1 (Release of wastewater and stormwater to waters) and depicted in Schedule G - Figure 3 attached to this approval. Schedule C - Table 1 (Release of wastewater and stormwater to waters) Release points Map reference Contaminant Source Receiving waters (GDA94, MGA zone and Location description 54) Easting Northing
- C3
The release of bypass water from the first flush stormwater pond to waters must only occur due to stormwater overflow at the first flush pond spillway.
- C4
The release of contaminants to waters from the release points specified in Schedule C - Table 1 (Release of wastewater and stormwater to waters) must be monitored at the locations and frequencies specified in Schedule C - Table 2 (Monitoring points for release) for each quality characteristic specified in Schedule C - Table 3 (W1 Release contaminant limits measured at PSP1) and Schedule C - Table 4 - (W3 Release contaminant trigger values measured at PSP3). Schedule C - Table 2 (Monitoring points for release) Monitoring point Map reference Receiving waters Monitoring (GDA94, MGA description frequency zone 54) Weekly in any week in which a Easting Northing release occurs Daily during the Monitoring points for release period of the
- C5
The release of contaminants to waters from release points W1 must not exceed the contaminant release limit for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule C - Table 3 (W1 Release contaminant limits measured at PSP1) when measured at each monitoring point specified in Schedule C - Table 2 (Monitoring points for release). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513
- C6
If, during a release event: a) the quality characteristics of the release from release point W1 exceed any of the contaminant trigger values specified in Schedule C - Table 3 (W1 Release contaminant limits measured at PSP1); or b) the quality characteristics of the release from release point W3 exceed any of the contaminant trigger values specified in Schedule C - Table 4 (W3 Release contaminant trigger values measured at PSP3) then the registered operator of this approval must complete an investigation to determine the cause of the exceedence and the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within three months, outlining: (1) details of the investigations carried out; (2) details of the environmental impacts observed; and (3) actions taken to prevent environmental harm.
- C7
Impacted sites and reference sites must be monitored at the locations and frequencies specified in Schedule C - Table 5 (Monitoring points for receiving water) for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule C - Table 6 (Receiving environment contaminant limits and trigger levels). Schedule C - Table 5 (Monitoring points for receiving water) Monitoring point Map reference Receiving Monitoring frequency (GDA94, MGA zone 54) waters Easting Northing description Receiving environment - impacted sites
- PS1
- 100 metres 481886 8065733 Norman River Weekly in any week in upstream of the diffuser 482008 8065899 Norman River which a release occurs
- PS2
- 100 metres downstream of the diffuser Receiving environment - reference sites
- PS3
- 2.6 kilometres 480088 8064090 Norman River Weekly in any week in upstream of the diffuser 481375 8068901 Norman River which a release occurs PS4- 4.1 kilometres downstream of the diffuser 1. Metals and metalloids must be monitored twice per year at low levels of detection and weekly at commercial laboratory levels of detection. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule C - Table 6 (Receiving environment contaminant limits and trigger levels) Quality Characteristic Receiving water limit1,2,3,7 Contaminant trigger levels1,4,5,6,7 pH (range) 6.0 - 9.0 7 - 8.5 Dissolved oxygen (range) N/A 80% -120% Temperature N/A - measured for interpretation purposes only Electrical conductivity N/A - measured for interpretation purposes only Turbidity N/A 20 NTU Arsenic 30 -g/L 2.3 -g/L Cadmium 5.5 -g/L 0.5 -g/L Lead 4.4 -g/L 1 -g/L Zinc 15 -g/L 5 -g/L Total phosphorus N/A 20 -g/L Total nitrogen N/A 250 -g/L Oil and grease No visible film N/A 1. All metals and metalloids must be measured as total (unfiltered) and dissolved (filtered). Trigger levels for metal/metalloids apply if dissolved results exceed trigger. 2. Contaminant limits for arsenic in the receiving waters are based on ANZECC 2000 Water Quality Guidelines - seafood consumption. 3. Contaminant trigger levels for cadmium, lead and zinc in the receiving waters are based on ANZECC 2000 Water Quality Guidelines - 95% ecosystem protection. 4. Contaminant trigger for arsenic in the receiving waters are based on ANZECC 2000 Water Quality Guidelines - ECL for marine waters (refer section 8.3.7). 5. Contaminant trigger limits for pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, total phosphorous and total nitrogen are based on ANZECC 2000 Water Quality Guidelines, Table 3.3.4.
- C8
The release of contaminants to waters must not cause an exceedence of the receiving environment contaminant limit for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule C - Table 6 (Receiving environment contaminant limits and trigger levels) when measured at the monitoring points for impacted sites specified in Schedule C - Table 5 (Monitoring points for receiving water).
- C9
If the release of contaminants to waters causes an exceedence of the trigger values specified in Schedule C - Table 6 (Receiving environment contaminant limits and trigger levels) during a release event, the registered operator of this approval must compare the results of the impacted site to the data from reference monitoring sites and: a) if the level of contaminants at the impacted site does not exceed the reference monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken; and b) if the level of contaminants at the impacted site is greater than the reference monitoring site data, complete an investigation in accordance with the ANZECC and ARMCANZ 2000 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within three months, outlining: (i) details of the investigations carried out; and (ii) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Note: Where an exceedance of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with (C9)b of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic within the three month investigation period.
- C10
The daily quantity of contaminated water discharged to waters from each release point must be measured using a calibrated flow meter and recorded.
- C11
All discharges from release point W1 must be released through a suitable diffuser to achieve a minimum dilution of 100 to 1 within a distance of 100 metres.
- C12
The release of contaminants directly or indirectly to waters: a) must not produce any visible discolouration of receiving waters; nor 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.
- C13
Releases to waters must be undertaken so as not to cause erosion of the bed and banks of the receiving waters. Stream sediment contaminant levels
- C14
Sediment quality of impacted sites and reference sites must be monitored twice a year (once at the end of the wet season and once at the end of the dry season) at the monitoring locations in Schedule C - Table 5 (Monitoring points for receiving water) and Figure G1 (monitoring points) and for the parameters defined in Schedule C - Table 7 - (Stream sediment trigger and contaminant levels). Schedule C - Table 7 - (Stream sediment trigger and contaminant levels) Parameter Unit2 Contaminant Limit1,3 Trigger Level1,4 Total arsenic mg/kg 80 8.34 Total cadmium mg/kg 10 0.13 Total lead mg/kg 220 34.42 Total zinc mg/kg 410 86.21 1. Sediment concentrations are to be standardised to the <63 -m size fraction. 2. All determinations are reported as mg/kg on a dry weight basis. 3. Contaminant limits for stream sediment are based on ANZECC 2000 Table 3.5.1 Recommended Sediment Quality Guidelines (ISQG-High). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 4. Contaminant trigger levels for arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc are based on the Norman River Baseline Study titled "Monitoring program for the South-East Gulf of Carpentaria" dated June 1999.
- C15
Releases of contaminants must not result in an exceedence of sediment contaminant limits stated in Schedule C - Table 7 (Stream sediment trigger and contaminant levels).
- C16
If quality characteristics of sediments exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Schedule C - Table 7 (Stream sediment trigger and contaminant levels) the registered operator of this approval must compare the results of the downstream site to the data from reference monitoring sites and: a) if the level of contaminants at the downstream site does not exceed the reference monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken; and b) if the level of contaminants at the downstream site is greater than the reference monitoring site data, complete an investigation in accordance with the ANZECC and ARMCANZ 2000 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within one month, outlining: (i) details of the investigations carried out; and (ii) actions taken to prevent environmental harm. Note: Where an exceedence of a trigger level has occurred and is being investigated, in accordance with clause C16 (b) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic within the one month investigation period.
- C17
All stream sediment sampling must be undertaken in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS5667.12 Guidance on Sampling of Bottom Sediments. Provision of treated wastewater to other persons
- C18
If responsibility of the treated waste water is given or transferred to another person: a) the registered operator of this approval must make the persons aware of the General Environmental Duty under section 319 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the characteristics of the treated waste water that may cause environmental harm or present a public health risk; b) the responsibility of such treated waste water must only be given or transferred in accordance with a written agreement (the third party agreement); c) include in any new third party agreement a commitment from the person utilising the treated waste water that the person is aware of the General Environmental Duty under section 319 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994; and d) upon being notified or otherwise becoming aware that the person's use of treated waste water is causing or threatens to cause environmental harm or is posing a human health risk, and if the person does not rectify the situation upon written request, the giving and transferring responsibility for such treated waste water must cease. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Transfer of treated waste water to other persons
- C19
The transfer of treated waste water to other persons must only occur at the transfer points stated in Table 8 (Release points for release of treated wastewater to other persons) and depicted in Schedule G - Figure 4 attached to this approval. Schedule C - Table 8 (Release points for release of treated wastewater to other persons) Transfer point Map reference Contaminant Source and Location (GDA94, MGA zone 54) Easting Northing W2a - treated wastewater 483932 8065158 Treated process water from the BOD provision to a third person 484035 8065339 plant (PSP2) W2b - treated wastewater provision to a third person Schedule C - Table 9 (Quality limits for release of treated waste water to other persons) Monitoring Map reference Quality treated Monitoring point (GDA94, MGA zone 54) characteristic waste water frequency release limit Easting Northing
- C20
The transfer of treated wastewater to other persons must be monitored for each quality characteristic and at the frequency specified in Schedule C - Table 9 (Quality limits for release of treated waste water to other persons) and at the monitoring point specified in Schedule C - Table 9 and depicted in Schedule G - Figure 3.
- C21
Treated waste water transferred to other persons must not exceed the treated waste water release limits for each quality characteristic stated in Schedule C - Table 9 (Quality limits for release of treated waste water to other persons) when measured at each monitoring point specified Schedule C - Table 9. Water Monitoring Reporting
- C22
The following information must be recorded in relation to all water monitoring required under the conditions of this approval: a) the date on which the sample was taken; b) the time at which the sample was taken; c) the monitoring point at which the sample was taken; d) the measured or estimated daily quantity of the contaminants released from all release points; and e) the release flow rate at the time of sampling for each release point. Water General
- C23
All necessary actions must be taken to ensure that water quality samples for receiving waters are collected from the locations identified within this approval, within one hour of each other.
- C24
The total quantity of treated waste water released via release point W1 must not exceed 335 cubic metres per hour when measured as an average daily flow on any one day. First flush stormwater
- C25
All stormwater from any area of the site that may be contaminated with mineral concentrate (including roof surfaces, concrete aprons and roadways, but excluding any areas separately bunded to prevent stormwater runoff from the site) is to be directed into the first flush holding dam on the site.
- C26
The first flush holding dam must have a minimum capacity to accept the stormwater runoff from a fifty (50) millimetre rainfall event from the site prior to any release of stormwater to waters. Vehicle and equipment cleaning and wash down
- C27
The maintenance and cleaning of any vehicles, plant or equipment must not be carried out in areas from which contaminants can be directly released into any receiving waters. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule D - Acoustic General
- D1
Noise from the activities must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive place or commercial place.
- D2
In the event of a complaint about noise from the activities which, in the opinion of the authorised officer, is neither frivolous or vexatious or based on mistaken belief, the noise from the activities must not exceed the noise limits stated in Schedule D - Table 1 (Noise limits). Schedule D - Table 1 (Noise limits) Noise level dB(A) measured Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays as 7am - 6pm - 10pm - 9am - 6pm - 10pm - 6pm 10pm 7am 6pm 10pm 9am Noise measured at a 'sensitive place' LA10, adj, 10 mins b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+5 LA1, adj, 10 mins b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 Noise measured at a 'commercial place' LA10, adj, 10 mins b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 LA1, adj, 10 mins b/g+15 b/g+15 b/g+10 b/g+15 b/g+15 b/g+10 Note: b/g - background noise level. Noise monitoring
- D3
When noise monitoring and recording is undertaken it must include the following descriptors, characteristics and matters: a) LAN,T (where N equals the statistical levels of 1, 10 and T = 10 minutes); b) background Noise LA90,T; c) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise and any adjustment penalties to statistical levels; d) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and directions; e) effects due to any extraneous factors (ie. such as traffic noise); f) location, date and time of monitoring; and g) if the complaint concerns low frequency noise, one third octave band measurements in dB(LIN) for centre frequencies in the 10 - 200 Hz range.
- D4
If monitoring indicates the limits in Schedule D - Table 1 (Noise limits) have been exceeded, the registered operator of this approval must undertake an investigation to identify the cause of the _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 exceedence. If the exceedence is found to be attributable to the activities, the registered operator of this approval must implement abatement measures so that emissions of noise generated by the activities do not exceed limits listed in Schedule D - Table 1.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's noise measurement manual. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule E - Waste Regulated waste
- E1
Regulated waste must be removed and transported from the site by a person who holds a current approval to transport such wastes to a facility that is lawfully able to accept waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
- E2
Regulated waste may be temporarily stored on site awaiting removal.
- E3
Regulated waste stored awaiting movement off site must be clearly marked to identify the contents.
- E4
The regulated waste storage areas must be designed so that there is more than one vehicular access point and that fire fighting equipment and resources are accessible no matter what the wind direction.
- E5
Where regulated waste is removed from the site the registered operator of this approval must keep records of the following: a) the date, quantity and type of waste removed; b) the name of the regulated waste transporters that removed the waste; and c) the intended treatment/disposal destination of the waste. Note: Records of documents maintained in compliance with a waste tracking system established under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 or any other law for regulated waste will be deemed to satisfy this approval condition.
- E6
If the registered operator of this approval becomes aware that a person has removed regulated waste from the site and disposed of the regulated waste in a manner which is not authorised by this approval or improper or unlawful, then the registered operator of this approval must, as soon as practicable, notify the administering authority of all relevant facts, matters and circumstances known concerning the disposal. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Schedule F - Land Storage and handling of dangerous goods
- F1
All explosive, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous substances (solids, liquids or gases) including classified dangerous goods must be stored and handled in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard where such a standard is available and the manufacturer's recommendations for storage and handling.
- F2
All containment systems for chemicals and flammable or combustible liquids must be designed to minimise rainfall collection within the system.
- F3
Spillage of any contaminant must be contained and rectified to prevent environmental harm. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 Definition DEFINITIONS Words and phrases used throughout this permit1 are defined below. Where a definition for a term used in this permit1 is sought and the term is not defined within this permit1 the definitions provided in the relevant legislation shall be used. "-g/m2/day" means micrograms per square metre per day. "-g/m3" means micrograms per cubic metre. "mg/Nm3" means milligrams per normal cubic metre. successor. "annual return" means the return required by the annual notice (under section 316 of the Environment Protection Act 1994) for the section 73F registration certificate that applies to the development approval. "ANZECC 2000" means the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000). "approval" means 'notice of development application decision' or 'notice of concurrence agency response' under the Integrated Planning Act 1997 or Sustainable Planning Act 2009. "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code" means the food standards code published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand or its successor organisation. "Background noise level" means noise, measured in the absence of the noise under investigation as LA90,T being the A-weighted sound pressure level exceeded for 90 percent of the time period of not less than 10 minutes, using Fast response. "commercial place" means a place used as an office or for business or commercial purposes excluding the land to which this approval relates. "dwelling" means any of the following structures or vehicles that is principally used as a residence - - a house, unit, motel, nursing home or other building or part of a building; - a caravan, mobile home or other vehicle or structure on land; - a water craft in a marina. "intrusive noise" means noise that, because of its frequency, duration, level, tonal characteristics, impulsiveness or vibration - - is clearly audible to, or can be felt by, an individual; and - annoys the individual. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permit Environmental authority EPPR00518513 In determining whether a noise annoys an individual and is unreasonably intrusive, regard must be given to Australian Standard 1055.2 - 1997 Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise Part 2 - Application to Specific Situations. "LA10, adj, 10 mins" means the A-weighted sound pressure level, (adjusted for tonal character and impulsiveness of the sound) exceeded for 10% of any 10 minute measurement period, using Fast response. "LA1, adj, 10 mins" means the A-weighted sound pressure level, (adjusted for tonal character and