Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00380113 · PEABODY COPPABELLA PTY LTD
Coal environmental authority EPML00380113 (PEABODY COPPABELLA PTY LTD), Granted. 119 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100864735.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- PEABODY COPPABELLA PTY LTD; CITIC AUSTRALIA COPPABELLA PTY LTD; KC RESOURCES PTY. LTD.; NS COAL PTY LTD; WINCHESTER COAL OPERATIONS PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML70354; ML70355
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100864735 · effective 2025-05-08
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
119 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
Monitoring All monitoring records, plans, programs, and reports required by this environmental authority must be kept until the surrender of this environmental authority.
- A2
Monitoring, or determinations, or both, required under any condition of this environmental authority must be conducted by an appropriately qualified person.
- A3
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The environmental authority holder must ensure: (a) that all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority are installed; (b) that such measures, plant and equipment are maintained in a proper condition; and (c) that such measures, plant and equipment are operated in a proper manner.
- A4
Spillage of all chemicals and fuels must be contained within an on-site containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm (other than trivial harm) and maintained in accordance with Section 5 of `AS 1940-2004 Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids of 2004'.
- A5
Definitions Words and phrases used throughout this environmental authority are defined under `Definitions' of this authority. Where a definition for a term used in this environmental authority is sought and the term is not defined within this environmental authority, the definitions in the Environmental Protection Act 1994, its regulations and environmental protection policies must be used.
- A6
Upon request from the administering authority, copies of monitoring results, complaints, records, registers, management plans and reports required by the conditions of this environmental authority must be made available and provided to the administering authority within (a) ten (10) business days; or (b) an alternative timeframe agreed between the administering authority and the environmental authority holder.
- A7
Authorised disturbance In carrying out mining activities authorised by the environmental authority, the environmental authority holder must comply with the disturbance areas in Attachment 1 - Authorised Disturbance Areas Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule B: Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Subject to conditions B2 and B3 the release of dust or particulate matter or both resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- B2
When requested by the administering authority, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the following limits are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of B1: (a) Dust deposition of one hundred and twenty (120) milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulates - Deposited matter - Gravimetric method of 1991; and (b) A concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than ten (10) micrometre (-m) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of fifty (50) micrograms per cubic metre over a twenty-four (24) hour averaging time, at a sensitive place downwind of the operational land, when monitored in accordance with: (i) Particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high-volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM (sub) 10 high volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method of 1990; or (ii) Any alternative method of monitoring PM10 which may be permitted by the 'Air Quality Sampling Manual' as published from time to time by the administering authority. Note: The holder of this environmental authority must propose which monitoring method is appropriate in accordance with condition B3. Specifically, methods (a), (b) or both.
- B4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in condition B3, then the environmental authority holder must: (a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or (b) immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- B5
All haul roads must be regularly watered to minimise dust. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule C: Land Condition Condition number
- C1
All areas significantly disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated to a stable landform with a self-sustaining vegetation cover in accordance with Table C1 (Final land use and rehabilitation approval schedule), Attachment 2 - Conceptual Final Landform Contours, Attachment 5 - Final Land Uses, and Attachment 6 - Rehabilitation Completion Criteria Table C1 (Final land use and rehabilitation approval schedule) Disturbance type Projective Pre-mine Post- Pre-mine land Post-mine Lot on Plan Disturbance land Use mine Agricultural Agricultural area (ha) land use Suitability Suitability Lot 3 on GV90 Class Class Lot 3 on GV90 Lot 3 on GV90 Overburden 391 Dumps (subtotal) Lot 3 on GV90 Out of Pit 141 Grazing Light 2 4 Lot 3 on GV90 Lot 3 on GV Overburden grazing 90 Dumps In Pit 250 Grazing Light 2 4 Overburden grazing Dumps Residual Voids 36 (subtotal) Below Grade 36 Grazing Water 2 NA Mining Voids filled voids Infrastructure 426 (subtotal) Flat areas - 129 Grazing Light 2 4 Building areas, grazing vehicle parking areas & ROM stockpile areas Water 77 Grazing Light 2 4 Management grazing Structures Minor Tracks 29 Grazing Light 2 4
- C2
Progressive rehabilitation must commence when areas become available within the operational land.
- C3
Topsoil reserves must be determined and managed in such a manner as to facilitate the rehabilitation outcomes nominated in Table C1 (Final land use and rehabilitation approval schedule).
- C4
Where reasonable and practical, rehabilitation of the site should include native species endemic to the area. Table C2 (Landform design) Vertical height (m) Maximum distance from natural between contour banks Rehabilitated Landform Slope - Vertical: ground level (m) Horizontal (%) 30 88 Elevated Overburden 15 Dump Water Management 30 15 45 Structures Infrastructure (non-roads) 2-5 5 500 Roads/Tracks 3-5 5 500 Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- C5
Complete an investigation into rehabilitation of disturbed areas and submit a report to the administering authority proposing acceptance criteria to meet the outcomes in Table C1 (Final land use and rehabilitation approval schedule) and landform design criteria in Table C2 (Landform design) within seven (7) years of the commencement date.
- C6
Cleared vegetation from the site must be managed in accordance with the following hierarchy: (a) reuse, e.g. use of logs and tree stumps as shelter for fauna in rehabilitated areas; (b) recycle, e.g. mulching of vegetation and use in rehabilitation on the site; and (c) other alternative management options implemented in a way that causes the least amount of environmental harm, e.g. carrying out burning of waste vegetation under the appropriate permits.
- C7
Residual Voids Residual voids must comply with the following outcomes: (a) residual voids must not cause any serious environmental harm to land, surface waters or any recognised groundwater aquifer, other than the environmental harm constituted by the existence of the residual void itself, and subject to any other condition within this environmental authority; and (b) residual voids must comply with Table C3 (Residual void design). Table C3 (Residual void design) Material Residual Void high wall Residual Void low wall Total void surface area - competent rock - incompetent rock (ha) maximum slope (%) maximum slope (%) 36 Intact pit slope 104 (46 degrees) NA Backfill spoil NA 62 (32 degrees) Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- C8
Infrastructure All infrastructure, constructed by or for the environmental authority holder during the mining activities including water storage structures, must be removed from the site prior to mining lease surrender, except where agreed in writing by the post mining land owner / holder.
- C9
Procedures for managing spills and uncontrolled discharge events must be detailed in mine planning documentation.
- C10
Weed Management A weed management plan must be developed within thirty (30) business days of the commencement date and implemented for this site outlining: (a) areas of control priority and the methods used to determine such areas; (b) strategies to promote dense grass growth (which out-competes weeds) through reduced disturbance; (c) monitoring methodologies that document the spread of weeds and any new outbreaks; (d) methods for the control of weeds. These methods should include best management practice and/or those outlined in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' (or its successor's) `Invasive plant and animal fact sheets'; (e) stringent wash-down and inspection procedures for both machinery involved in clearing/construction activities and those operating outside of designated roads during mine operation; and (f) promotion of the awareness of weed management issues at the site.
- C11
Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters, other than if the impacts were authorised by an environmental 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 is specified in Table C4 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters). Table C4 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters) Prescribed environmental matter Easting Northing Maximum extent (GDA94) (GDA94) of impact (ha) Prescribed Regional Ecosystem (RE) that are endangered REs 1.27 RE 11.9.1 Acacia harpophylla-Eucalyptus cambageana 640161 7552865 2.62 woodland to open forest on fine grained sedimentary rocks RE 11.9.5 Acacia harpophylla and/or Casuarina cristata 638639 7552977 open forest to woodland on fine-grained sedimentary rocks Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- C12
Records demonstrating that each impact to a prescribed environmental matter not listed in Table
- C4
(Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters) 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
- C13
An environmental offset made in accordance with the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Queensland 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 C4 (Significant residual impacts to prescribed environmental matters), unless lesser extent of the impact has been approved in accordance with condition C15.
- C14
Prior to the commencement of any future impacts to a prescribed environmental matter for which an environmental offset is required by condition C13, a report completed by an appropriately qualified person that contains an analysis of the estimated maximum extent of impact to each prescribed environmental matter must be provided to the administering authority
- C15
The report required by condition C14 must be approved by the administering authority before the notice of election, if applicable, is given to the administering authority
- C16
The notice of election for the environmental offset required by condition C15, if applicable, must be provided to the administering authority no less than three months before the proposed commencement of the significant residual impacts for which the environmental offset is required. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule D: Noise Condition Condition number
- D1
Noise Nuisance Subject to conditions D2 and D3 noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D2
Coal haulage activities on infrastructure lease ML70355 may exceed the noise limits in Table D4 (Noise limits) but must not exceed the general noise limit compliance criterion for road traffic of 63dB(A) as an L10 (18 hour) target.
- D3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D4 (Noise limits) are not being exceeded, then the holder is not in breach of condition D1. Monitoring must include: (a) LA, max adj, T; (b) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; (c) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and (d) location, date and time of recording. Table D4 (Noise limits) Noise Monday to Saturday 10pm - Sundays and public holidays Descriptor 6am 9am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 9am dB(A) 6am - 6pm 6pm - measured 10pm 30 as Background 35 30 35 30 30 LA90 LA10, adj, 10 mins 35+5 30+5 30+3 35+5 30+5 30+0 30+5 35+10 30+10 30+5 LA1, adj, 10mins 35+10 30+10 Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D4 (Noise limits), then the environmental authority holder must: (a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or (b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the
- D6
Vibration Nuisance Subject to conditions D7 and D8, vibration from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D7
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D5 (Air blast Overpressure Level - `Sensitive and Commercial Place') and Table D6 (Vibration Limits - `Sensitive and Commercial Place') are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of condition D6. Monitoring must include: (a) location of the blast/s within the mining area (including which bench level); (b) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and direction; and (c) location, date and time of recording. Table D5 (Air blast Overpressure Level - `Sensitive and Commercial Place') Noise Parameter Air blast Overpressure measured at a sensitive or commercial place Monday to Saturday 9am - 7pm Other times and public holidays 9am - 7pm Air blast overpressure level 115 dB (80th percentile) 115 dB (80th percentile) (dB [Lin] Peak) Air blast overpressure level 120 dB (maximum) 120 dB (maximum) (dB [Lin] Peak) Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Table D6 (Vibration Limits - `Sensitive and Commercial Place') Monday to Saturday Sundays and Public Holidays Blasting permitted between: 6.00am - 7.00pm 9.00am - 7.00pm Sensitive place Vibration limit1 Houses and low-rise residential 10 mm/sec peak particle velocity 10 mm/sec peak particle velocity buildings and commercial buildings not included below. Commercial and industrial buildings 25 mm/sec peak particle velocity 25 mm/sec peak particle velocity or structures of reinforced concrete or steel construction Note: 1: As measured at sensitive place.
- D8
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in Table D5 (Air blast Overpressure Level - `Sensitive and Commercial Place') and Table D6 (Vibration Limits - `Sensitive and Commercial Place'), then the environmental authority holder must: (a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; or (b) as soon as practicable or at the direction of the administering authority, implement vibration abatement measures so that vibration from the activity does not result in further exceedance.
- D9
When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule E: Social Condition Condition number
- F1
Tyres Tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back and, recycling, or waste-to-energy options should be stockpiled in volumes less than three (3) metres in height and two hundred (200) square metres in area and at least ten (10) metres from any other tyre storage area.
- F2
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a ten (10) metre radius of the scrap tyre storage area.
- F3
Disposing of scrap tyres in spoil emplacements is acceptable, provided tyres are placed as deep in the spoil as possible but not directly on the pit floor.
- F4
Scrap tyres disposed within the operational land must not impede saturated aquifers and compromise the stability of the consolidated landform.
- F5
Waste Management Plan A waste management plan must be developed and implemented within thirty (30) business days of commencement and must include: (a) waste production; (b) waste disposal; (c) waste minimisation; (d) waste management locations; and (e) management methods. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule G: Water Condition Condition number
- G1
Contaminant Release Contaminants that will, or have the potential to, cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters except as permitted under the conditions of this environmental authority.
- G2
The release of contaminants to waters must only occur from the release points specified in Table
- G1
(Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters). Table G1 (Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) Release Point Easting Northing Contaminant Source and Monitoring Receiving waters (GDA94) Location Point description (RP) (GDA94) North Creek 450 ML Dam 638475 7552988 450 ML Dam Dam spillway
- G3
The release of contaminants to waters must not exceed the release limits stated in Table G2 (Contaminant Release Limits) when measured at the monitoring points specified in Table G1 (Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) for each quality characteristic. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Table G2 (Contaminant Release Limits) Monitoring Comments Quality Characteristic Release Limits Frequency Electrical conductivity 2500 Daily during release (-S/cm) pH (pH Unit) 6.5 -9.0 Daily during release Turbidity (NTU) 4000 Daily during release Turbidity is required to Daily during release assess ecosystems Sulphate 1000 impacts and can provide (SO42-) (mg/L) instantaneous results Drinking water environmental values from NHMRC 2006 guidelines OR ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 stock water quality guidelines.
- G4
The release of contaminants to waters from the release points must be monitored at the locations specified in Table G1 (Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters) for each quality characteristic and at the frequency specified in Table G2 (Contaminant Release Limits) and Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels). Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels) Quality Trigger Levels Comment on Trigger Level Monitoring Characteristic (g/L) Frequency Aluminium 335 Based on 80th percentile of background data Arsenic 13 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Cadmium 0.2 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Chromium 1 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Copper 5 Commencement Based on 80th percentile of background of release and Iron 382 data thereafter weekly during release Based on 80th percentile of background data Lead 10 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on LOR for ICPMS Mercury (inorganic) 0.6 Based on Default Water Quality Objectives Nickel 11 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Zinc 15 Based on 80th percentile of background data Boron 370 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on SMD guideline Cobalt 90 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on low reliability guideline Manganese 1900 For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on Commencement Molybdenum 34 SMD guideline of release and Selenium 11 thereafter weekly For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on during release low reliability guideline Based on 80th percentile of background data
- G5
If quality characteristics of the release exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels) during a release event, the environmental authority holder must compare the downstream results in the receiving waters to the trigger values specified in Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels) and: (1) where the trigger values are not exceeded then no action is to be taken; or (2) where the downstream results exceed the trigger values specified in Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels) (3) for any quality characteristic, compare the results of the downstream site to the data from background monitoring sites and; (a) if the result is less than the background monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken; or (b) if the result is greater than the background monitoring site data, complete an investigation in accordance with the ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority in the next annual return, 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 G5 (3)(b)(ii) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic.
- G6
If an exceedance in accordance with condition G5 (3)(b)(ii) is identified, the holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority within fourteen (14) days of receiving the result.
- G7
Contaminant Release Events The environmental authority holder must install, operate and maintain a stream flow gauging station to determine and record stream flows at the locations upstream of each release point as specified in Table G4 (Contaminant Release during Flow Events) for any receiving water into which a release occurs.
- G8
Notwithstanding any other condition of this environmental authority, the release of contaminants to waters must only take place during periods of natural flow events specified as minimum flow in Table G4 (Contaminant Release during Flow Events) for the contaminant release point(s) specified in Table G1 (Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters). Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Table G4 (Contaminant Release during Flow Events) Receiving Gauging Easting Northing Minimum Flow in Flow Release station (GDA94) (GDA94) Receiving Water recording description Required for a Frequency water Release Event Point Continuous (minimum description daily) North Creek Moorvale Gauging 640064 7557107 0.03 m3/sec South Station 2 Upstream North Creek (UPNC)
- G9
Contaminant release flow rate must not exceed twenty (20) percent of receiving water flow rate.
- G10
The daily quantity of contaminants released from each release point must be measured and recorded at the monitoring points in Table G1 (Contaminant Release Points, Sources and Receiving Waters).
- G11
Releases to waters must be undertaken so as not to cause erosion of the bed and banks of the receiving waters, or cause a material build-up of sediment in such waters.
- G12
Notification of Release Event The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS no later than six (6) hours of having commenced releasing mine affected water to the receiving environment. Notification must include the submission of the following information: (a) release commencement date and time; (b) expected release cessation date and time; (c) release point/s; (d) release volume (estimated); (e) receiving water/s including the natural flow rate; and (f) any details (including available data) regarding likely impacts on the receiving water(s). Note: Notification to the administering authority must be via the administering authority's Water Tracking and Electronic Reporting System (WaTERS).
- G13
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of a release of the cessation of a release notified under condition G12 and within twenty-eight (28) days provide the following information: (a) release cessation date and time; (b) natural flow volume in receiving water; (c) volume of water released; Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South (d) details regarding the compliance of the release with the conditions of Schedule G: Water of this environmental authority (e.g. contamination limits, natural flow, discharge volume, etc.); (e) all in-situ water quality monitoring results; and (f) any other matters pertinent to the water release event.
- G14
Notification of Release Event Exceedance If the release limits defined in Table G2 (Contaminant Release Limits) are exceeded, the holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority via WaTERS within twenty- four (24) hours of receiving the results.
- G15
The environmental authority holder must be notified via WaTERS within twenty-eight (28) days of a release that exceeds the conditions of this authority and provide a report to the administering authority detailing: (a) the reason for the release; (b) the location of the release; (c) all water quality monitoring results; (d) any general observations; (e) all calculations; and (f) any other matters pertinent to the water release event.
- G16
Monitoring of Water Storage Quality Water storages stated in Table G5 (Water Storage Monitoring) which are associated with the release points must be monitored for the water quality characteristics specified in Table G6 (Onsite Water Storage Contaminant Limits) at the monitoring locations and at the monitoring frequency specified in Table G5 (Water Storage Monitoring). Table G5 (Water Storage Monitoring) Water Storage Easting Northing Monitoring Frequency of Description (GDA94) (GDA94) Location Monitoring 7554093 450 ML Dam 638924 7553463 Edge of dam Quarterly 7555256 Edge of dam Quarterly 300 ML Dam 639642 7552141 Edge of dam Quarterly Edge of dam Quarterly 20 ML Dam 638789 ROM Dam 638652 Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G17
In the event that waters storages defined in Table G5 (Water Storage Monitoring) exceed the contaminant limits defined in Table G6 (Onsite Water Storage Contaminant Limits), the holder of the environmental authority must implement measures, where practicable, to prevent access to waters by all livestock. Table G6 (Onsite Water Storage Contaminant Limits) Quality Characteristic Test Value1 Contaminant Limit2 pH (pH unit) Range 4 - 93 EC (-S/cm) Maximum 5970 Sulphate (mg/L) Maximum 1000 Fluoride (mg/L) Maximum 2 Aluminium (mg/L) Maximum 5 Arsenic (mg/L) Maximum 0.5 Cadmium (mg/L) Maximum 0.01 Cobalt (mg/L) Maximum 1 Copper (mg/L) Maximum 1 Lead (mg/L) Maximum 0.1 Nickel (mg/L) Maximum 1 Zinc (mg/L) Maximum 20 Note: 1: Total measurements (unfiltered) must be taken and analysed. 2: With the exception of pH, contaminant limits are based on ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000) stock water quality guidelines. 3: pH limit based on page 4.2-15 of ANZECC & ARMCANZ (2000) "Soil and animal health will not generally be affected by water with pH in the range of 4-9". Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G18
Receiving Environment Monitoring and Contaminant Trigger Levels The quality of the receiving waters must be monitored at the locations specified in Table G7 (Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Down Stream Monitoring Points) for each quality characteristic and at the monitoring frequency stated in Table G8 (Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels). Table G7 (Receiving Water Upstream Background Sites and Down Stream Monitoring Points) Monitoring Points Receiving Waters Easting Northing Location Description (GDA94) (GDA94) Upstream Background Monitoring Points Moorvale South North Creek upstream, 640064 7557107 Upstream North Creek along haul road 7553749 (UPNC) (ML70355) Upstream Isaac River Isaac River upstream, at (UIR) 631783 rail crossing Downstream Monitoring Points Downstream North North Creek 640210 7549220 Creek (DNR) downstream Downstream Isaac River 7548162 Isaac River downstream 642312 (DIR)* Downstream Isaac River Downstream Isaac River 642713 7547619 - DNRM - Deverill Gauging station Note: Monitoring at the Downstream Isaac River (DIR) monitoring point is not required to determine compliance with Condition G18 where Downstream Isaac River - DNRM monitoring point can be demonstrated to provide equivalent data. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Table G8 (Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels) Quality Characteristic Trigger Level Monitoring Frequency Comments pH 6.5 - 8.5 Electrical Conductivity 1000 (S/cm) Daily during the release See Table G2 (Contaminant Release Turbidity (NTU) 424 Limits) comments Sulphate (SO42-) (mg/L) 1000
- G19
If quality characteristics of the receiving water at the downstream monitoring points exceed any of the trigger levels specified in Table G8 (Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels) during a release event the environmental authority holder must compare the downstream results to the upstream results in the receiving waters and: (a) where the downstream result is the same or a lower value than the upstream value for the quality characteristic then no action is to be taken; or (b) where the downstream results exceed the upstream results, complete an investigation in accordance with the ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 methodology, into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority in the next annual return, 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 G19 (2)(ii) of this condition, no further reporting is required for subsequent trigger events for that quality characteristic. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G20
Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) A REMP must be developed and implemented for the duration of mining activities to monitor and record the effects of the release of contaminants on the receiving environment periodically and whilst contaminants are being discharged from the site, with the aims of identifying and describing the extent of any adverse impacts to local environmental values, and monitoring any changes in the receiving water. A copy of the REMP must be provided to the administering authority prior to its implementation and due consideration given to any comments made on the REMP by the administering authority. For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of the `North Creek', `Devlin Creek' and `Harrybrandt Creek' and connected waterways within twenty (20) kilometres downstream of the release. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G21
The REMP must address (but not necessarily be limited to) the following: (a) description of potentially affected receiving waters including key communities and background water quality characteristics based on accurate and reliable monitoring data that takes into consideration any temporal variation (e.g. seasonality); (b) description of applicable environmental values and water quality objectives to be achieved (i.e. as scheduled pursuant to the `Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997'); (c) any relevant reports prepared by other governmental or professional research organisations that relate to the receiving environment within which the REMP is proposed; (d) water quality targets within the receiving environment to be achieved, and clarification of contaminant concentrations or levels indicating adverse environmental impacts during the REMP; (e) monitoring for any potential adverse environmental impacts caused by the release; (f) monitoring of stream flow and hydrology; (g) monitoring of toxicants should consider the indicators specified in Table G3 (Release Contaminant Trigger Investigation Levels) to assess the extent of the compliance of concentrations with water quality objectives and/or the ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000 guidelines for slightly to moderately disturbed ecosystems; (h) monitoring of physical chemical parameters as a minimum those specified in Table G2 (Contaminant Release Limits) (in addition to dissolved oxygen saturation and temperature); (i) monitoring biological indicators (for macroinvertebrates in accordance with the AusRivas methodology) and metals/metalloids in sediments (in accordance with ANZECC & ARMCANZ 2000, and/or the most recent version of AS5667.1 Guidance on Sampling of Bottom Sediments for permanent, semi-permanent water holes and water storages; (j) the locations of monitoring points (including the locations specified in Table G8 (Receiving Waters Contaminant Trigger Levels) which are background and downstream impacted sites for each release point); (k) the frequency or scheduling of sampling and analysis sufficient to determine water quality objectives and to derive site specific reference values within two (2) years (depending on wet season flows) in accordance with the `Queensland Water Quality Guidelines 2009'. For ephemeral streams, this should include periods of flow irrespective of mine or other discharges; (l) specify sampling and analysis methods and quality assurance and control; (m) any historical datasets to be relied upon; (n) description of the statistical basis on which conclusions are drawn, and (o) any spatial and temporal controls to exclude potential confounding factors. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G22
Water Reuse Mine affected water may be piped or trucked or transferred by some other means and deposited into artificial water storage structures, such as farm dams or tanks, or used directly at properties owned by the environmental authority holder or a third party for the purpose of: (a) supplying stock water; (b) supplying irrigation water; (c) supplying water for construction and/or road maintenance; or (d) some other purpose, to which the administering authority agrees in writing.
- G23
If the responsibility of water contaminated by mining activities (the water) is given or transferred to another person in accordance with condition G22: (a) the responsibility for the mine affected water must only be given or transferred in accordance with a written agreement (the third-party agreement); (b) the third-party agreement must include a commitment from the person utilising the mine affected water to use it in such a way as to prevent environmental harm or public health incidents and specifically make the persons aware of the General Environmental Duty (GED) under s. 319 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, environmental sustainability of the water disposal and protection of environmental values of waters; and (c) the third-party agreement must be signed by both parties to the agreement.
- G24
Water General All determinations of water quality must be: (a) performed by a person or body possessing appropriate experience and qualifications to perform the required measurements; (b) made in accordance with methods prescribed in the latest edition of the administering authority's `Monitoring and Sampling Manual'; (c) collected from the monitoring locations identified within this environmental authority, within ten (10) hours of each other where possible; (d) carried out on representative samples; and (e) laboratory testing must be undertaken using a laboratory accredited (e.g. NATA) for the method of analysis being used. Note: Condition G24 requires the Monitoring and Sampling Manual to be followed and where it is not followed because of exceptional circumstances this should be explained and reported with the results.
- G25
The release of contaminants directly or indirectly to waters: (a) must not produce any visible discolouration of receiving waters; and (b) must not produce any slick or other visible or odorous evidence of oil, grease or petrochemicals nor contain visible floating oil, grease, scum, litter or other objectionable matter. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G26
Annual Water Monitoring Reporting The following information must be recorded in relation to all water monitoring required under the conditions of this environmental authority and submitted to the administering authority in the specified format with each annual return: (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; (e) the release flow rate at the time of sampling for each release point; (f) the results of all monitoring and details of any exceedances with the conditions of this environmental authority; and (g) water quality monitoring data must be provided to the administering authority in the specified electronic format upon request.
- G27
Temporary Interference with waterways Temporarily destroying native vegetation, excavating, or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring necessary for and associated with mining operations must be undertaken in accordance with the latest edition of the Department of Resources' (or its successor's) Guideline - `Riverine protection permit exemption requirements' (WSS/2013/726)
- G28
A Water Management Plan must be developed and implemented within thirty (30) business days of the commencement date and must provide for the proper and effective management of the actual and potential environmental impacts resulting from the mining activity.
- G29
The Water Management Plan must include at least all the following components: (a) contaminant source study; (b) site water balance and model; (c) water management system; (d) saline drainage prevention and management measures; (e) acid rock drainage prevention and management measures (if applicable); (f) emergency and contingency planning; and (g) monitoring and review.
- G30
Each year the holder of the environmental authority must undertake a review of the Water Management Plan prior to the wet season (i.e. by 1 November) and a further review following the wet season (i.e. by 1 May the following year) to ensure that proper and effective measures, practices or procedures are in place so that the mine is operated in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority and that environmental harm is prevented or minimised. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G31
Saline Drainage The holder of this environmental authority must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of saline drainage.
- G32
Acid Rock Drainage The holder of this environmental authority must ensure proper and effective measures are taken to avoid or otherwise minimise the generation and/or release of acid rock drainage
- G33
Storm and Water sediment controls An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed at least thirty (30) business days prior to the commencement of activities and implemented for all stages of the mining activities on the site to minimise erosion and the release of sediment to receiving waters and contamination of storm water.
- G34
The maintenance and cleaning of any vehicles, plant or equipment must not be carried out in areas from which contaminants can be released into any receiving waters.
- G35
Any spillage of wastes, contaminants or other materials must be cleaned up as quickly as practicable to minimise the release of wastes, contaminants or materials to any stormwater drainage system or receiving waters.
- G36
Sediment Dams Any sediment dam operated within the operational land must be designed and maintained to contain a 1 in 10 year ARI twenty-four (24) hour rainfall event plus twenty (20) percent for sediment storage.
- G37
Sewage Effluent All effluent released from the treatment plant to the evaporation pond/s must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters specified in Table G9 (Sewage Effluent Quality Targets for Dust Suppression). Table G9 (Sewage Effluent Quality Targets for Dust Suppression) Quality characteristics Release Units Limit type Monitoring frequency limit Quarterly 5-day Biochemical Oxygen <20 mg/L Max Quarterly Demand (uninhibited) Quarterly Quarterly pH 6.5 - 8.5 pH units Range Free Chlorine Residual 0.5 - 0.9 mg/L Range Faecal Coliforms, based on <1000 CFU/100mL (Colony- Max the average of a minimum of forming units per 100 five samples collected millilitres) Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- G38
Sewage effluent used for dust suppression or irrigation must not exceed sewage effluent release limits defined in Table G9 (Sewage Effluent Quality Targets for Dust Suppression).
- G39
Sewage effluent used for dust suppression or irrigation must not cause spray drift or over spray to any sensitive place.
- G40
Subject to conditions G37, G38, G39 and G41, sewage effluent from sewage treatment facility must be reused or evaporated and must not be directly released from the sewage treatment plant to any waterway.
- G41
In periods of wet weather or following wet weather, when no further irrigation of effluent is reasonable and practical and when effluent storage ponds are full, the release of effluent to waters is permitted from the licensed release point(s) in Attachment 4 - Release Points and Sediment Dam Locations and in accordance with the release limits in Table G10 (Sewage Effluent Quality Targets for Release to Surface Waters). Table G10 (Sewage Effluent Quality Targets for Release to Surface Waters) Quality Release limit Units Limit type Monitoring characteristics frequency Quarterly and pre- 5-day Biochemical <20 mg/L Max release Oxygen Demand Pre-release Quarterly and pre- (uninhibited) release Pre-release Suspended Solids 30 mg/L Max Quarterly and pre- release pH 6.5-8.5 pH units Range Quarterly and pre- release Dissolved Oxygen >6.5 mg/L Min mg/L Range Pre-release Free Chlorine Residual 0.5-0.9 Pre-release Faecal Coliforms, <1000 CFU/100mL Max based on the average of a minimum of five 5 (Colony-forming samples collected 0.05 units per 100 Nitrogen millilitres) Phosphorous mg/L Max Mg/L Max
- G42
Groundwater in existing bores will be monitored at the request of the administering authority, following receipt of a legitimate complaint relating to groundwater. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Schedule J: Regulated Structures Condition Condition number
- J1
Assessment of consequence category 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.
- J2
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.
- J3
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 hydraulic
- J4
All regulated structures must be designed by, and constructed under the supervision of, a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the Manual for assessing
- J5
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: (a) the holder of the environmental authority 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.
- J6
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. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- J7
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) floodwaters from entering a regulated dam from any watercourse or drainage line; and (ii) wall failure due to erosion by floodwaters arising from any watercourse or drainage line. (c) have the floor and sides of the dam designed and constructed to prevent or minimise the passage of the wetting front and any entrained contaminants through either the floor or sides of the dam during the operational life of the dam and for any period of decommissioning and rehabilitation of the dam.
- J8
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.
- J9
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 ten (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 five (5) business days of it being amended.
- J10
Operation of a regulated structure is prohibited unless the holder of the environmental authority 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 J5; (b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; (c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with condition J8; (d) where the regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the 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 of the environmental authority has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Structures; and (g) there is a current operational plan for the regulated structure Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- J11
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.
- J12
Conditions J13 to J15 inclusive only apply to Regulated Dams which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
- J13
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.
- J14
The holder of the environmental authority 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 MRL.
- J15
The holder of the environmental authority must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
- J16
The holder of the environmental authority must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures.
- J17
The holder of the environmental authority 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.
- J18
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 Design Storage Allowance (DSA) volume for the dam (or network of linked containment systems).
- J19
The holder of the environmental authority 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.
- J20
The holder of the environmental authority 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.
- J21
Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- J22
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. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- J23
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
- J24
The holder of the environmental authority must within twenty (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 (c) 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 of this environmental authority, provide this to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request.
- J25
The holder of the environmental authority 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 of this environmental authority on transfer of this authority
- J26
Regulated structures must not be abandoned but be either: (a) decommissioned and rehabilitated to achieve compliance with condition J27; or (b) be left in-situ for a use by the landholder of this environmental authority provided that: (i) it no longer contains contaminants that will migrate into the environment; and (ii) it contains water of a quality that is demonstrated to be suitable for its intended use(s); and (c) the holder of the environmental authority of the environmental authority and the landholder of this environmental authority agree in writing that the: (i) dam will be used by the landholder of this environmental authority following the cessation of the environmentally relevant activity(ies); and (ii) landholder of this environmental authority is responsible for the dam, on and from an agreed date
- J27
Unless specified by another condition of this environmental authority, before surrendering this environmental authority all regulated structures must be rehabilitated to achieve a safe, stable, non- polluting landform and meet the following requirements, where applicable: (a) For land that is not being cultivated by the landholder of this environmental authority: (i) groundcover, that is not a declared pest species is established and self-sustaining (ii) vegetation of similar species richness and species diversity to pre-selected analogue sites is established and self-sustaining, and (iii) the maintenance requirements for rehabilitated land is no greater than that required for the land prior to its disturbance caused by carrying out the mining activity(ies). (b) For land that is to be cultivated by the landowner, cover crop is revegetated, unless the landholder of this environmental authority will be preparing the site for cropping within 3 months of mining activities being completed.
- J28
A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the holder of the environmental authority for each regulated structure. Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South
- J29
The holder of the environmental authority must provisionally enter the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures when a design plan for a regulated structure is submitted to the administering authority.
- J30
The holder of the environmental authority must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures once compliance with condition J10 and J11 has been achieved.
- J31
The holder of the environmental authority must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures is current and complete on any given day.
- J32
All entries in the Register of Regulated Structures must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of the environmental authority of this authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- J33
The holder of the environmental authority must, at the same time as providing the annual return, supply to the administering authority a copy of the records contained in the Register of Regulated Structures, in the electronic format required by the administering authority END OF CONDITIONS Permit Environmental authority EPML00380113 - Moorvale South Definitions Key terms and/or phrases used in this document are defined in this section. 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. 20th percentile flow means the 20th percentile of all daily flow measurements (or estimations) of daily flow over a 10 year period for a particular site. The 20th percentile calculation should only include days where flow has been measured (or estimated), i.e. not dry weather days. acceptance criteria means the measures by which the actions implemented to rehabilitate the land are deemed to be complete (same as completion criteria). acid rock drainage means any contaminated discharge emanating from a mining activity formed through a series of chemical and biological reactions, when geological strata is disturbed and exposed to oxygen and moisture as a result of mining activity. administering authority means the agency or department that administers the environmental authority provisions under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.. Affected person is someone whose drinking water can potentially be impacted as a result of discharges from a dam or their life or property can be put at risk due to dwellings or workplaces being in the path of a dam break flood. airblast overpressure means energy transmitted from the blast site within the atmosphere in the form of pressure waves. The maximum excess pressure in this wave, above ambient pressure is the peak airblast overpressure measured in decibels linear (dB). ambient (or total) noise at a place, means the level of noise at the place from all sources (near and far), measured as the Leq for an appropriate time interval. Annual exceedance probability or AEP the probability that at least one event in excess of a particular magnitude will occur in any given year. Annual inspection report means an assessment prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person containing details of the assessment against the most recent consequence assessment report and design plan (or system design plan); (a) against recommendations contained in previous annual inspections reports; (b) against recognised dam safety deficiency indicators; (c) for changes in circumstances potentially leading to a change in consequence category; (d) for conformance with the conditions of this authority; (e) for conformance with the `as constructed' drawings; (f) for the adequacy of the available storage in each regulated dam, based on an actual observation or