Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPVL00718013 · Christopher Horne
Minerals environmental authority EPVL00718013 (Christopher Horne), Granted. 46 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- Christopher Horne; Erica Horne
- Tenures
- ML70347
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
46 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects, January 2001, except where a condition of the Code is replaced by the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A2
The holder of the environmental authority must submit to the administering authority a Plan of Operations for the mining lease, at least 28 days prior to carrying out any activities on site, unless a shorter period is approved by the administering authority. Note: It is a requirement of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 that a Plan of Operations be submitted to the administering authority at least 28 days prior to commencing activities on the mining lease, unless a shorter period is approved by the administering authority. The Environmental Protection Act 1994 specifies the content requirements for the Plan of Operations.
- A3
Provide a financial assurance in the amount and form required by the administering authority prior to the commencement of activities proposed under this environmental authority.
- A4
The financial assurance is to remain in force until the administering authority is satisfied that no claim on the assurance is likely. Note: Where progressive rehabilitation is completed and acceptable to the administering authority, progressive reductions to the amount of financial assurance may be applicable where rehabilitation has been completed in accordance with the acceptance criteria defined within this environmental authority.
- A5
The conditions of this environmental authority are in force until a surrender of the authority is accepted pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The conditions apply unless an amendment is approved pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Activity Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013
- A6
This environmental authority does not authorise environmental harm unless a condition contained within the authority explicitly authorises that harm. Where there is no condition or the authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence shall not be construed as authorising harm. Monitoring, Reporting and Emergency Response Procedures
- A7
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Monitoring, Reporting and Emergency Response Procedures' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects.
- A8
All reasonable actions are to be taken to minimise environmental harm, or potential environmental harm, resulting from any emergency, incident or circumstances not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority.
- A9
The holder must notify the administering authority by written notification 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 environmental authority. Note: Notification to the administering authority must be addressed to the Manager or Project Manager of the local Administering Authority via email (ESCairns@des.qld.gov.au). Notifications may also be made to the Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 371, available 24 hours 7 days a week.
- A10
The notification in condition A9 must include, but not be limited to, the following: a) The environmental authority number and name of the holder; b) The name and telephone number of the designated contact person; c) The location of the emergency or incident; d) The date and time of the emergency or incident; e) The time the holder of the environmental authority became a aware of the emergency or incident; f) Where known: i. The estimated quantity and type of substances involved in the emergency or incident; ii. The actual or potential cause of the emergency or incident; iii. A description of the nature and effects of the emergency or incident including environmental risks, and any risks to public health or livestock; g) Any sampling conducted or proposed, relevant to the emergency or incident; h) Immediate actions taken to prevent or mitigate any further environmental harm caused by the emergency or incident; and i) What notification of stakeholders who may be affected by the emergency or incident has occurred or is being undertaken.
- A11
As soon as practicable, but not more than 6 weeks following the initial notification of an emergency, incident or information about circumstances which result or may result in environmental harm, environmental monitoring must be performed and written advice must be provided of the results of any such monitoring performed to the administering authority.
- A12
The holder must notify, in writing, the occupiers or registered owners of affected land and any other potentially impacted stakeholder as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of any emergency or incident that has the potential to impact on environmental values or breaches any condition of this environmental authority concerning releases of contaminants to the environment.
- A13
The notification in condition A12 must include the following: Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013 a) The location of the emergency or incident; b) The date and time of the emergency or incident; c) The estimated quantity and type of any substances involved in the emergency or incident; d) The potential impacts to environmental values caused by the emergency or incident; and e) Where there is potential impact on livestock or human health, precautionary measures that should be taken. Department Interest: Air Air Quality
- C1
Mine affected water must not be released to waters. Note: It is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 to unlawfully deposit a prescribed water contaminated (i) in waters or ... (ii) at another place, an in a way, so that the contaminant could reasonable be expected to wash, blow, fall or otherwise move into waters. Stormwater and Water Sediment Controls
- C2
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Erosion and Sediment Control' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Dams
- C3
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Dams' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects.
- C4
The number of dams permitted is restricted to no more than 1 dam at any one time.
- C5
Regulated structures are not authorised under this environmental authority. Department interest: Noise Noise Emissions
- F1
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Land Disturbance' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Topsoil and Overburden Management
- F2
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Topsoil and Overburden Management' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects.
- F3
Topsoil stockpiles must not exceed 2 metres in height.
- F4
Overburden stockpiles must not exceed 5 metres in height.
- F5
The spillage of any topsoil or overburden must be controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm. Hazardous Contaminants
- F6
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Hazardous Contaminants' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Nature Conservation
- F7
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Nature Conservation' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects, except condition 14, which is replaced by conditions F8 to F12 of this environmental authority.
- F8
The environmental authority holder must not undertake mining activities within any Category A Environmentally Sensitive Area. Note: The criteria for mining activities forming a Level 1 or Level 2 mining project are identified within the Environmental Protections Act 1994 and subordinate legislation. Under a Level 2 mining project the mining activities are not, or will not be carried out in a Category A Environmentally Sensitive Area.
- F9
The environmental authority holder must not undertake mining activities within 2 kilometres of any Category A Environmentally Sensitive Area.
- F10
The environmental authority holder must not undertake mining activities within any Category B Environmentally Sensitive Area. Note: The criteria for mining activities forming a Level 1 or Level 3 mining project are identified within the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and subordinate legislation. Under a Level 2 mining activities project the mining activities are not, or will not be, carried out in a Category B Environmentally Sensitive Area.
- F11
The environmental authority holder may undertake mining activities within 1 kilometre of a Category B Environmentally Sensitive Area. Note: ML70347 does not contain any category B environmentally Sensitive Areas. However, Category B Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Endangered Regional Ecosystem) fall outside ML70347, where ML70347 is entirely situated within the buffer (1 kilometre) of Endangered Regional Ecosystem. Refer to Attachment 1.
- F12
The environmental authority holder may undertake mining activities within any Category C Environmentally Sensitive Area.
- F13
Habitat trees must be protected. Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013
- F14
Trees or shrubs with nests of birds of prey (raptors) whether active or not, or visibly active non-raptor bird nests must be protected.
- F15
No clearing of mature trees is authorised except with approval of the administering authority.
- F16
Debris from clearing or felling of trees must not accumulate within two (2) metres of any retained tree.
- F17
Burning of vegetation is not permitted. Other Level 2 Environmentally Relevant Activities
- F18
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Other Level 2 Environmentally Relevant Activities' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Roads and Tracks
- F19
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Roads and Tracks' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Campsites
- F20
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Campsites' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Mine and Process Plant
- F21
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Mine and Process Plant' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Service, Maintenance and Storage Areas
- F22
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Service, Maintenance and Storage Areas' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Rehabilitation
- F23
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the `Rehabilitation' Standard Environmental Conditions contained in the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects.
- F24
All land subject to mining activities within 1 kilometre of the Category B Environmentally Sensitive Area must be rehabilitated to a non-polluting, safe, stable, and self-sustaining landform. Conditions Specific to Mining Types
- F25
The environmental authority holder must comply with each of the Standard Environmental Conditions contained in section 3.3 `Conditions for specific mining types' within the Code of Environmental Compliance for Mining Lease Projects. Department Interest: Community Complaint Response Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013
- G1
All complaints received must be recorded including investigations undertaken, conclusions formed and actions taken. This information must be made available to the administering authority on request.
- G2
The holder of this environmental authority must record the following details for all complaints received and provide this information to the administering authority on request: a) Name, address and contact number of the complaint (if not available record - not identified); b) Time and date of complaint; c) Investigations undertaken; d) Conclusions formed; e) Actions taken to resolve complaint; f) Any abatement measures implemented; and g) Person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- G3
When requested by the administering authority, the environmental authority holder must undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. 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 14 days of completion of the investigation. Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013 Definitions "authority" means environmental authority (mining lease) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "active bird nests" means birds are nesting or there are eggs in the nest or hollow. "campsite" means the area emcompassing any dwelling, amenities (e.g. toilet block, power generator), sewage or general waste disposal facility and includes the office area and vehicle parking areas associated with a temporary or permanent mining camp. "contaminate" means to render impure by contact or mixture. "contaminated" means the substance has come into contact with a contaminant. "contaminant" A contaminant can be - a) A gas, liquid or solid; or b) An odour; or c) an organism (whether alive or dead), including a virus; or d) energy, including noise, heat, radioactivity and electromagnetic radiation; or e) a combination of contaminants. "dams" means a land-based structure or a void that is designed to contain, divert or control flowable substances, and includes any substances that are thereby contained, diverted or controlled by that and- based structure or void and associated works. A dam does not mean a fabricated or manufactured tank or container, designed and constructed to an Australian Standard that deals with strength and structural integrity of that tank or container. "disturbed" means any area that has had its natural state altered by the action or interference of carrying out an activity associated with the mining project. "environmental authority" means an environmental authority under Chapter 5 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "environmental authority holder" means the holder of this environmental authority. "environmentally relevant activity" means an environmentally relevant activity as defined under Section 18 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and listed under Schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008. "Financial assurance" means a security required under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 by the administering authority to cover the cost of rehabilitation or remediation of disturbed land or to secure compliance with the environmental authority. "general waste" means waste other than regulated waste. "hazardous waste" means a substance, whether liquid, solid or gaseous that, if improperly treated, stored, disposed of or otherwise managed, is likely to cause environmental harm. "hazard category" means a category, either low, significant or high, into which a dam is assessed as a result of the application of tables and other criteria in the Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams. "habitat trees" means those that contain a hollow of 10cm in diameter or bigger and are 2m or more in height. Permit Environmental authority EPVL00718013 "infrastructure" means water storage dams., roads and tracks, buildings and other structures built for the purpose of mining activities but does not include other facilities required for the long term management of mining impacts or the protection of potential resources. Such other facilities include dams, waste rock dumps, voids, or ore stockpiles and buildings as well as other structures whose ownership can be transferred and which