Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00417213 · ABERDARE COLLIERIES PROPRIETARY LIMITED
Coal environmental authority EPML00417213 (ABERDARE COLLIERIES PROPRIETARY LIMITED), Granted. 123 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan PRCP-EPML00417213-V1.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- ABERDARE COLLIERIES PROPRIETARY LIMITED
- Tenures
- ML50074
- PRC plan
- PRCP-EPML00417213-V1 · effective 2022-04-29
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
123 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
General This environmental authority authorises environmental harm referred to in the conditions. Where there is no condition or this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The environmental authority holder must: (a) install all measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; (b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper condition; and (c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper manner.
- A3
Monitoring Record, compile and keep for a minimum of 5 years all monitoring results required by this environmental authority and make available for inspection all or any of these records upon request by the administering authority.
- A4
Monitoring and determinations required under any condition of this environmental authority must be conducted by an appropriately qualified person(s).
- A5
Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Spillage of all flammable and combustible liquids 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 5.9 of `AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids'. Agency interest: Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Dust Nuisance 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 place or commercial place. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- 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 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 by emissions from the mining activity, then the holder is not in breach of condition B1: (a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one month, when monitored in accordance with AS /NZS 3580.10.1 `Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulate matter - Deposited matter - Gravimetric method'; and (b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (m) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 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 - PM10 high volume sampler with size selective inlet - Gravimetric method'; or (ii) any alternative method of sampling PM10, which may be permitted by the `Air Quality Sampling Manual' as published from time to time by the administering authority. NOTE: You must propose which monitoring method is appropriate in accordance with condition B3 (a) or (b) or both.
- B4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in condition B3, then the environmental authority holder must immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in environmental nuisance; or if considered appropriate by the administering authority, undertake appropriate dispute resolution.
- B5
Odour nuisance Subject to condition B6, the release of noxious or offensive odour(s) or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminant(s) resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive place.
- B6
When requested by the administering authority, odour 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 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B7
If monitoring indicates condition B5 is not being met then the environmental authority holder must immediately implement odour abatement measures so that emissions of odour from the activity do not result in environmental nuisance; or if considered appropriate by the administering authority, undertake appropriate dispute resolution. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Agency interest: Water Condition Condition number
- C1
Contaminants must not be released to any water unless otherwise permitted by a condition of this environmental authority.
- C2
Water monitoring and sampling must address and comply with the latest version of the Queensland Government's 'Monitoring and Sampling Manual 2018 - Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009' (or latest version) unless otherwise approved by the administering authority.
- C3
The following information must be recorded for all water monitoring: (a) the date on which the sample or in-situ record was taken; and (b) the time at which the sample or in-situ record was taken; and (c) the location co-ordinates and description of the monitoring point at which the sample was taken; and (d) the results of all monitoring; and (e) details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority.
- C4
The information recorded under condition C3 must be submitted to the administering authority annually in the specified electronic format via WaTERS.
- C5
The release of mine affected water to waters must only occur from the release points specified in Table C1 Mine affected water release points and receiving waters.
- C6
The release of mine affected water to waters must only occur during periods of natural flow in the receiving waters at the release point as specified in Table C1 Mine affected water release points and receiving waters. Table C1 Mine affected water release points and receiving waters Release point Latitude (GDA2020) Longitude (GDA2020) Receiving waters description
- C7
Quality Characteristics of Release to Waters The quality of mine affected water in water storages must be monitored prior to, during and after a release of mine affected water to waters: (a) for all quality characteristics specified in Table C2 Release Quality Characteristic Limits; and (b) at the monitoring frequency in Table C2 Release Quality Characteristic Limits.
- C8
The release of mine affected water to waters must only commence when mine affected water complies with each of the limits specified in Table C2 Release Quality Characteristic Limits in accordance with monitoring undertaken with condition C7. Table C2 Release Quality Characteristic Limits Quality Release limit Monitoring frequency After ceasing characteristics Prior to release During release release Oil and grease 10mg/L (maximum) No more than At least once in Within no more than 14 days every 3 days period 24 hours pH* 6.5-9.0 (as a range) No more than At least once in Within no more than 24 hours every 3 days period 24 hours Electrical conductivity 1,800-S/cm (maximum) No more than At least once in Within no more than (EC)* 24 hours every 3 days period 24 hours Suspended solids 285mg/L (maximum) No more than At least once in Within no more than 14 days every 3 days period 24 hours Table note: *in field measurement
- C9
The release of mine affected water to waters must be monitored: (a) for all quality characteristics specified in Table C3 Receiving waters quality limits; and (b) at the monitoring frequency in Table C3 Receiving waters quality limits; and (c) at the monitoring points identified in Table C4 Receiving waters monitoring points. Table C3 Receiving waters quality limits Quality characteristic Trigger level Monitoring frequency pH Electrical conductivity (EC) 6.5-9.0 No more than 24 hours prior to release, and daily during a release 950-S/cm No more than 24 hours prior to release, and daily during a release Table C4 Receiving waters monitoring points Monitoring point Latitude (GDA2020) Longitude (GDA2020) Monitoring point description MP1 -26.92457 150.77937 Smiths Road bridge over Kogan Creek Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C10
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 the receiving waters.
- C11
Notification of release event The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS as soon as practicable and no later than 24 hours after commencing to release mine affected water to the receiving environment. Notification must include the submission of written advice to the administering authority of the following information: (a) release commencement date and time; (b) details regarding compliance of the release with conditions of Agency interest: Water of this environmental authority (that is, contaminant limits, natural flow); (c) release point(s); (d) release rate; (e) release electrical conductivity (EC); (f) release pH; and (g) receiving water(s).
- C12
The environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority via WaTERS as soon as practicable 24 hours after cessation of a release notified under condition C11. The cessation notification must include the following information: (a) release cessation date and time; (b) details regarding the compliance of the release with the conditions of this environmental authority (that is, contaminant limits, natural flow, discharge volume); (c) release point(s); (d) release rate; (e) release electrical conductivity (EC); (f) release pH; (g) receiving water(s); (h) the monitoring data for, electrical conductivity (EC) and pH from downstream monitoring locations; and (i) all in situ and any water quality monitoring results (including all laboratory analyses). Note: Successive or intermittent releases occurring within 24 hours of the cessation of any individual release can be considered part of a single release event and do not require individual notification for the purpose of compliance with conditions C11 and C12, provided the relevant details of the release are included within the notification provided in accordance with conditions C11 and C12. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C13
The environmental authority holder must provide a report to the administering authority via WaTERS within 28 days after cessation of a release event notified under condition C11. The report must include: (a) release commencement and cessation dates and times; (b) the total, and daily (24 hour) volumes of water released; (c) details regarding the compliance of the release with the conditions of this environmental authority (i.e. contamination limits, natural flow, discharge volume); (d) and in situ water quality monitoring results (including laboratory analyses); and (e) any other matters pertinent to the water release event.
- C14
Release of mine affected water must cease immediately if: (a) monitoring in accordance with condition C9 indicates that the water quality characteristics of mine affected water exceed whichever is the poorer quality of: (i) the triggers levels in accordance with Table C3 Receiving waters quality limits; or (ii) the results of monitoring undertaken no more than 24 hours prior to release in accordance with condition C9, or (b) monitoring during release in accordance with condition C7 indicates exceedance of the Suspended Solid or Oil and Grease limits for two consecutive laboratory analysis results. Note: This condition allows for the release to continue when the pH and EC of the receiving waters at
- C15
Notification of release event exceedance If an exceedance in accordance with condition C14 occurs, the holder of the environmental authority must notify the administering authority within 24 hours of receiving the monitoring result via WaTERS.
- C16
The environmental authority holder must, within 28 days of a release that is not compliant with the conditions of this environmental authority, provide a report to the administering authority via WaTERS detailing: (a) the reason for the release; (b) the location of the release; (c) the total volume of the release and which (if any) part of this volume was non-compliant; (d) the total duration of the release and which (if any) part of this period was non-compliant; (e) all water quality monitoring results (including all laboratory analyses); (f) extent of any environmental harm as a result of the non-compliance; (g) all calculations; and (h) any other matters pertinent to the water release event. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C17
Water Management Plan A Water Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented. The Water Management Plan must be made available to the administering authority on request.
- C18
The Water Management Plan must identify methods to: (a) identify the environmental values of the receiving waters including Kogan Creek and water quality objectives and how they will be protected; (b) incorporate a risk management approach to how changing levels of flood, drought and water quality risks should be addressed; (c) manage stormwater discharge; (d) develop and implement a system for emergency spills or discharge including procedures to minimise extent and duration of release, staff training, investigation and reporting procedures; (e) manage the environmental impacts of any release of wastewater to the environment so that any impacts are minimised; (f) separate clean water from undisturbed areas and water from disturbed areas; (g) manage site water quality and quantity during the 3 phases of mining: development, operation and decommissioning and include a site water balance including groundwater generated through mine dewatering; (h) safeguard against the potential for soil erosion and acid drainage; and (i) provide details of operational monitoring and monitoring of hydrological processes including associated performance indicators.
- C19
A copy of the Water Management Plan and any subsequent amendment of the Water Management Plan must be kept at the place to which this environmentally relevant activity relates and be available for examination by Emergency Services Personnel or an authorised person on request. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C20
Kogan Creek Water Monitoring Program A Water Monitoring Program must be developed by an appropriately qualified person and implemented. The Water Monitoring Program must: (a) be carried out by a person possessing appropriate qualifications and experience in the field of water monitoring to be able to competently make recommendations about these matters; (b) provide project guidelines for the interpretation of monitoring results to determine if environmental harm within the predicted zone of influence arising from mining activities is occurring or is likely to occur; (c) have tested parameters that shall include, but not be limited to, the following water quality characteristics: (i) total dissolved solids(mg/L); (ii) total suspended solids (mg/L); and (iii) pH. (d) monitor oils and petroleum hydrocarbons (mg/L) at water holding structures with a reasonable risk of contamination from fuel; (e) following the establishment of the background water quality, the monitoring of water quality changes and the timing of measurements should be related to proposed or actual releases; and (f) give consideration to relevant methodology and water quality criteria published jointly by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) and the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand: `Australian Guidelines for water Quality Monitoring and Reporting 2000'; and `Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000)'.
- C21
A record of the monitoring results required under condition C20 including background water quality monitoring must be kept and forwarded to the administering authority on request.
- C22
Groundwater Groundwater quality and levels must be monitored at the locations and frequencies defined in Table C5 Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency and Appendix 1: Groundwater monitoring locations.
- C23
Groundwater draw down fluctuations in excess of 2 metres per year, not resulting from the pumping of licensed bores, must be notified to the administering authority in accordance with condition G5.
- C24
The method of sampling of groundwater must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's `Water Quality Sampling Manual'.
- C25
Results of monitoring of groundwater quality bores identified in Table C5 Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency must not exceed any of the contaminant limits specified in Table C6 Groundwater contaminant limits for the same monitoring bore on 2 consecutive sampling occasions.
- C26
If the contaminant limits specified Table C6 Groundwater contaminant limits are exceeded at the same monitoring bore on 2 consecutive sampling occasions the environmental authority holder must notify the administering authority within one business day of receiving the final analysis results. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C27
Within 14 days of notification given under conditions C23 or C25 an investigation must commence to determine if the exceedance is a result of: (a) mining activities authorised under this environmental authority; or (b) seasonal/natural variation; or (c) any other potential cause.
- C28
If the investigation under condition C27 determines that the exceedance was caused by the mining activities, authorised under this environmental authority, then a further investigation must be completed within 3 months after completing the investigation under condition C27, or a time period agreed to by the administering authority. This investigation must determine whether environmental harm has occurred or may occur, and the extent thereof.
- C29
If the investigation undertaken under condition C28 determines that environmental harm has occurred, or may occur, the following actions must be taken within 28 days after completing the investigation under condition C28: (a) implementation of measures to reduce environmental harm including potential environmental harm; and (b) development of long-term mitigation measures to address any existing groundwater contamination and prevent recurrence of groundwater contamination which is implemented in a reasonable time period; and (c) if environmental harm has occurred as a result of groundwater drawdown exceedances: (i) determine and implement any reasonably practicable actions required to reduce the potential for environmental harm; and (ii) determine and implement any reasonably practicable mitigation measures required to limit the drawdown in the affected groundwater resource. (d) provide a report that documents the steps taken under condition C29 (a), (b), and (c), and provide the documentation to the administering authority.
- C30
The following information must be recorded in relation to all groundwater sampling: (a) date on which the sample was taken; (b) time at which the sample was taken; (c) monitoring point at which the sample was taken; and (d) results of all monitoring.
- C31
Bore construction and maintenance and decommissioning The construction, maintenance and management of groundwater bores (including groundwater monitoring bores) must be undertaken in a manner that prevents or minimises impacts to the environment and ensures the integrity of the bores to obtain accurate monitoring.
- C32
Records of groundwater baseline monitoring results must be kept and submitted to the administering authority upon request. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Table C5 Groundwater monitoring locations and frequency Monitoring GDA20201 Aquifer Ground Total Frequency Level Depth (m)3 Point Latitude Longitude Surface AHD2(m) Water Standing Quality Water Level
- MB1
-26.92063 150.79060 Condamine 310.801 15.25 Alluvium
- MB3
-26.92557 150.78000 Kogan Creek 310.558 15.043 Quarterly Alluvium
- MB8
-26.91912 150.78055 Kogan Creek 311.593 14.147 Alluvium MB7-R -26.94438 150.77033 Walloon Coal 320.307 73.448 Measures
- MB9
-26.93830 150.74650 Springbok 314.852 22.553 Sandstone MB10-R -26.93898 150.74993 Springbok 315.849 29.849 Six Monthly Sandstone Quarterly
- MB25
-26.92719 150.77913 Walloon Coal 308.646 43.338 Measures
- MB26
-26.93428 150.79920 Walloon Coal 310.840 45.0 Measures
- MB27
-26.93898 150.80432 Walloon Coal 317.000 45.0 Measures
- MB30
-26.93453 150.77461 Walloon Coal 309.834 44.215 Measures
- MB31
-26.95844 150.79262 Walloon Coal 320.503 74.0 Measures Table notes: 1. Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 (GDA2020) 2. Australian Height Datum 3. Below ground level. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Table C6 Groundwater contaminant limits Bore Parameter pH EC Sulfate Arsenic Molybdenum Selenium Boron Major ions Sample Range Max Max Max Max Max Max Interpretation mg/L mg/L mg/L only Unit pH -S/cm mg/L mg/L
- MB1
units N/A 6.0 - MB7-R 8.0A 1,208B 38B 0.013D 0.034D 0.011D 0.94D MB9 MB10-R 6.5 - 10,595B 4.0B
- MB31
2,306B 264B 13,960B 181.0B 5,555B 3.0B
- MB3
Typically, dry: Interpretation only when water is present MB8 Table notes: A. Bore specific value B. Bore specific 95th percentile C. Condamine River Basin Environmental Values and Water Quality Objectives D. Australian Water Quality Guidelines (NRMMC 2011).
- C33
Erosion and Sediment Control All reasonable and practicable measures must be implemented and maintained to minimise erosion and the release of sediment.
- C34
Erosion protection measures and sediment control must be provided and maintained to effectively minimise any likelihood of erosion and release of sediments from the licensed place and be maintained during site clearing, construction, mining operations and rehabilitation. Such measures should include diversion drainage works and sedimentation traps and dams.
- C35
Erosion control and sediment control structures must be maintained at all times and repaired or replaced as required after each rainfall event. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C36
Sewage effluent All effluent released from the treatment plant must be monitored at the frequency and for the parameters specified in Table C7 Sewage effluent quality targets for irrigation to land excluding dust suppression. Table C7 Sewage effluent quality targets for irrigation to land excluding dust suppression Quality Characteristics Release limit Units Limit Monitoring type frequency 5-day Biochemical Oxygen <20 mg/L max Monthly Demand (uninhibited) pH 6.5 - 8.5 pH units range Monthly Faecal Coliforms Monthly <10,000CFU Colonies per 100mL max (colony forming units)
- C37
Sewage effluent irrigated must not exceed sewage effluent release limits defined in Table C7 Sewage effluent quality targets for irrigation to land excluding dust suppression.
- C38
Sewage effluent used for irrigation must not cause spray drift or over spray to any sensitive or commercial place.
- C39
Subject to conditions C37 and C38, sewage effluent from sewage treatment facilities must be reused or evaporated and must not be directly released from the sewage treatment plant to any water way or drainage line.
- C40
Reuse of mine affected water Mine affected water may be piped or trucked or transferred (transferred water) from mine affected water storages within ML50074 and deposited into artificial water storage structures, or used directly, in any manner that does not otherwise contravene the conditions of this environmental authority: (a) at the Kogan Creek Power Station for the activities authorised under environmental authority EPPR00918113; or, (b) on ash cells authorised under environmental authority BRID0033 for construction, closure and rehabilitation activities.
- C41
The re-use of mine affected water (transferred water) under condition C40 is subject to consent of the holder(s) of environmental authority EPPR00918113 and BRID0033.
- C42
Information about the transferred water must be recorded and be made available to the administering authority on request in a report, including: (a) the quantity (volume) of water transferred. (b) date(s) of the transfer. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- C43
The mine affected water transferred for reuse under condition C40 must not be released directly to, or supplied indirectly via, a stream, river, weir, or any other watercourse. Agency interest: Acoustic 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
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 place, and the results must be notified within 14 days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D1 Noise limits, Table D2 Airblast overpressure level - `Sensitive place', and Table D3 Vibration limits - `Sensitive place' inclusive are not being exceeded by the noise from the mining activity then the holder is not in breach of condition D1. Monitoring must include: (a) LA, max adj, T and LAr , 1 hour and LA10 , adj, 10 mins; (b) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; (c) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; (d) location, date and time of recording; and (e) extraneous noise sources such as traffic noise. Table D1 Noise limits Noise level Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays dB(A) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am 9am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 9am measured as: Noise measured at a `Noise sensitive place' LAr, 1 hour 50 45 40 50 45 40 Noise measured at a `Commercial place' LA10, adj, 10 mins 55 50 45 55 50 45 Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Table D2 Airblast overpressure level - `Sensitive place' Noise parameter Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Sundays and public holidays Saturday 9am - 1pm Airblast overpressure level Nil unless required under the Coal (dB linear peak) 115db (80th percentile) Mining Safety and Health Air blast overpressure level Regulation 2001. (dB linear peak) 120db (maximum) Table D3 Vibration limits - `Sensitive place' Vibration parameter Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Sundays and public holidays Saturday 9am - 1pm Houses and low rise residential Nil unless required under the buildings and commercial buildings 10mm/s peak particle velocity. Coal Mining Safety and Health not included below. Regulation 2001. Commercial and industrial buildings 25mm/s peak particle velocity. or structures of reinforced concrete or steel construction.
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D1 Noise limits, then the environmental authority holder must immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in environmental nuisance or if considered appropriate by the administering authority, undertake appropriate dispute resolution.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's `Noise Measurement Manual'.
- D6
Vibration nuisance Subject to conditions D7 and D8 vibration from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive place.
- D7
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D3 Vibration limits - `Sensitive 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, cloud cover and wind speed and direction; and (c) location, date and time of recording.
- D8
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in Table D3 Vibration limits - `Sensitive place' then the environmental authority holder must immediately implement vibration abatement measures so that vibration from the activity does not result in environmental nuisance or if considered appropriate by the administering authority, undertake appropriate dispute resolution. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Agency interest: Waste Condition Condition number
- E1
Storage of tyres Tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back and, recycling, or waste-to-energy options should be stockpiled in volumes less than 3 metres in height and 200 square metres in area and at least 10 metres from any other tyre storage area.
- E2
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a 10 metres radius of the scrap tyre storage area.
- E3
Disposal of tyres Where practicable, scrap tyres can be disposed of in underground stopes provided this practice does not cause an unacceptable fire risk or compromise mine safety.
- E4
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.
- E5
Scrap tyres disposed within the operational land must not impede saturated aquifers and compromise the stability of the consolidated landform. Agency interest: Land Condition Condition number
- G1
Complaint response All complaints received must be recorded including details of complainant, reasons for the complaint, investigations undertaken, conclusions formed and actions taken. This information must be made available for inspection by the administering authority on request.
- G2
Notification of Emergencies and Incidents As soon as practicable after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority as soon as possible.
- G3
The notification of emergencies or incidents as required by condition G2 must include but not be limited to the following: (a) the holder of the environmental authority; (b) the location of the emergency or incident; (c) the number of the environmental authority; (d) the name and telephone number of the designated contact person; (e) the time of the release; (f) the time the holder of the environmental authority became aware of the release; (g) the suspected cause of the release; (h) the environmental harm and or environmental nuisance caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the release; and (i) actions taken to prevent any further release and mitigate any environmental harm and or environmental nuisance caused by the release.
- G4
Not more than 14 days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, the holder of the environmental authority must provide written advice of the information supplied in accordance with condition G3 in addition to: (a) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident; (b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise environmental harm and or environmental nuisance; and (c) the results of any environmental monitoring performed. Note: Any notifications given under section 320 or section 350 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 that contains the information set out in conditions G3 and G4 is also a notification under this condition. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- G5
Exception Reporting The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority in writing of any monitoring result that indicates an exceedance of or non-compliance with any environmental authority limit within 28 days of the EA holder receiving the final analysis results.
- G6
The written notification required by condition G5 above must include: (a) the full analysis results; (b) details of investigation or corrective actions taken; and (c) any subsequent analysis. Note: Any notifications given under section 320 or section 350 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 that contains the information set out in condition G3 is also a notification under this condition. Agency interest: Regulated Structures Condition Condition number
- H1
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 hydraulic (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.
- H2
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.
- H3
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
- H4
Design and Construction1 of a Regulated Structure Conditions H5 to H9 inclusive do not apply to existing structures.
- H5
All regulated structures must be designed by, and constructed2 under the supervision of, a suitably qualified and experienced person in accordance with the requirements of the `Manual for assessing NOTE: 1construction of a dam includes modification of an existing dam - refer to the definitions. NOTE: 2certification of design and construction may be undertaken by different persons. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- H6
Construction of a regulated structure is prohibited unless: (a) the holder has submitted a consequence category assessment report and certification to the administering authority; and (b) certification for the design, design plan and the associated operating procedures has been certified by a suitably qualified and experienced person in compliance with the relevant condition of this authority.
- H7
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 categories Regulated Structures.
- H8
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 the 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) For regulated structures that are structures associated with a `failure to contain - seepage' 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.
- H9
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.
- H10
Notification of affected persons All affected persons must be provided with a copy of the emergency action plan in place for each regulated structure: (a) for existing structures that are regulated structures, within 10 business days of this condition taking effect; (b) prior to the operation of the new regulated structure; and (c) if the emergency action plan is amended, within 5 business days of it being amended. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- H11
Operation of a regulated structure Operation of a regulated structure, except for an existing structure, is prohibited unless the holder has submitted to the administering authority in respect of a 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 H6; (b) a set of `as constructed' drawings and specifications; (c) certification of the `as constructed drawings and specifications' in accordance with condition H9; (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 has entered the details required under this authority, into a Register of Regulated Structures; and (g) a current operational plan for the regulated structure.
- H12
For existing structures that are regulated structures: (a) where the existing structure that is a regulated structure is to be managed as part of an integrated containment system for the purpose of sharing the DSA volume across the system, the holder must submit to the administering authority by 14 September 2018 a copy of the certified system design plan including that structure; and (b) there must be a current operational plan for the existing structures.
- H13
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.
- H14
Mandatory Reporting Level Conditions H15 to H18 inclusive only apply to dams which have not been certified as low consequence category for `failure to contain - overtopping'.
- H15
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.
- H16
The holder must, as soon as practicable but within 48 hours of becoming aware, notify the administering authority when the level of the contents of a regulated dam reaches the MRL.
- H17
The holder must, immediately on becoming aware that the MRL has been reached, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam.
- H18
The holder must record any changes to the MRL in the Register of Regulated Structures. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- H19
Design Storage Allowance The holder must assess the performance of each regulated dam or linked containment system over the preceding November to May period based on actual observations of the available storage in each regulated dam or linked containment system taken prior to 1 July of each year.
- H20
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).
- H21
The holder must, as soon as practicable but within 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.
- H22
The holder must, immediately on becoming aware that a regulated dam (or network of linked containment systems) will not have the available storage to meet the DSA volume on 1 November of any year, act to prevent the occurrence of any unauthorised discharge from the regulated dam or linked containment systems.
- H23
Annual Inspection Report Each regulated structure must be inspected each calendar year by a suitably qualified and experienced person.
- H24
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.
- H25
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 hydraulic
- H26
The holder must within 20 business days of receipt of the annual inspection report, provide to the administering authority: (a) The recommendations section of the annual inspection report; and (b) If applicable, any actions being taken in response to those recommendations; and (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, provide this to the administering authority within 10 business days of receipt of the request.
- H27
Transfer Arrangements The holder must provide a copy of any reports, documentation and certifications prepared under this authority, including but not limited to any Register of Regulated Structures, consequence assessment, design plan and other supporting documentation, to a new holder on transfer of this authority. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine
- H28
Register of Regulated Structures A Register of Regulated Structures must be established and maintained by the holder for each regulated structure.
- H29
The holder must provisionally enter the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures when a design plan for a regulated dam is submitted to the administering authority.
- H30
The holder must make a final entry of the required information in the Register of Regulated Structures once compliance with conditions H11 and H12 has been achieved.
- H31
The holder must ensure that the information contained in the Register of Regulated Structures is current and complete on any given day.
- H32
All entries in the Register of Regulated Structures must be approved by the chief executive officer for the holder of this authority, or their delegate, as being accurate and correct.
- H33
The holder 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.
- H34
Transitional Arrangements All existing structures that have not been assessed in accordance with either the Manual or the former Manual for Assessing Hazard Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams must be assessed and the consequence category certified in accordance with the Manual by 30 March 2018.
- H35
All existing structures must subsequently comply with the timetable for any further assessments in accordance with the Manual specified in Table H1 Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures, depending on the consequence category for each existing structure assessed in the most recent previous certification for that structure.
- H36
Table H1 Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures ceases to apply for a structure once any of the following events has occurred: (a) it has been brought into compliance with the hydraulic performance criteria applicable to the structure under the Manual; or (b) it has been decommissioned; or (c) it has been certified as no longer being assessed as a regulated structure.
- H37
Certification of the transitional assessment required by conditions H34 and H35 (as applicable) must be provided to the administering authority within 6 months after the applicable assessment date in Table H1 Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Table H1 Transitional hydraulic performance requirements for existing structures Transition period required for existing structures to achieve the requirements of the Manual for Assessing Consequence Categories and Hydraulic Performance of Dams Compliance with High consequence Significant Low consequence criteria consequence >90 percent and a No transition No transition No transitional conditions apply. history of good required required Review consequence assessment by 30 September 2024 and by 30 compliance performance in last 5 years as September every 7 years thereafter. described in Manual >70 percent - less By 30 September 2024, By 30 September 2027, No transitional conditions apply. than or equal to 90 unless otherwise agreed with unless otherwise agreed with Review consequence assessment the administering authority, the administering authority, by 30 September 2024 and by 30 percent based on no history of based on no history of unauthorized releases. unauthorized releases. September every 7 years thereafter. 50 - 70 By 30 September 2022, By 30 September 2024, Review consequence assessment percent unless otherwise agreed with unless otherwise agreed with by 30 September 2024 and by 30 the administering authority, the administering authority, based on no history of based on no history of September every 7 years unauthorized releases. unauthorized releases. thereafter. 50 percent By 30 September 2022, or By 30 September 2022, or Review consequence assessment as per compliance as per compliance by 30 September 2022 and by 30 Regulated levee requirements (e.g. requirements (e.g. designed to prevent the September every 5 years TEP timing). TEP timing). thereafter. ingress of clean flood water <100 percent By 30 September 2022 unless otherwise agreed with the administering authority. compliant 1 Table note: 1. Levees designed for the diversion of contaminated waters or protection of the structural integrity of a dam are not to be considered as part of this provision. These levees are considered a key design element of the relevant dam and transitional periods should as such align to that relevant compliance criteria and consequence category. Permit Environmental Authority EPML00417213 Kogan Creek Coal Mine Definitions