Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML01584713 · Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor
Coal environmental authority EPML01584713 (Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor), Granted - Not Effective. 49 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted - Not Effective
- Holders
- Springsure Creek Coal Pty Ltd
- Tenures
- ML70502
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
49 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
This environmental authority authorises environmental harm referred to in the conditions. Where there is no condition or this environmental authority is silent on a matter, the lack of a condition or silence does not authorise environmental harm.
- A2
The mining activities authorised to be carried out under this environmental authority must not exceed the area of disturbance specified in Figure 2-3 Proposed disturbance area associated with the infrastructure corridor.
- A3
Maintenance and operation of plant and equipment The holder of this environmental authority 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 and efficient condition c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner d) ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are properly calibrated.
- A4
Monitoring Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this environmental authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than five (5) years.
- A5
Financial assurance Financial assurance must be provided in the amount and form required by the administering authority in accordance with the EP Act, prior to the commencement of activities proposed under this Environmental Authority.
- A6
The amount of financial assurance must be reviewed by the holder of this environmental authority when a plan of operations is amended or replaced or the environmental authority is amended.
- A7
Risk Management The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement a risk management system for mining activities which mirrors the content requirement of the Standard for Risk Management (ISO31000:2009), or the latest edition of an Australian standard for risk management, to the extent relevant to environmental management, from date of issue of this environmental authority.
- A8
Notification of emergencies, incidents and exceptions The holder of this environmental authority must notify the administering authority by written notification within twenty-four (24) hours, after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with, the conditions of this environmental authority. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor
- A9
Within ten (10) business days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, or receipt of monitoring results, whichever is the latter, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident.
- A10
Complaints The holder of this environmental authority must record all environmental complaints received about the mining activities including: a) name, address and contact number for of the complainant b) time and date of complaint c) reasons for the complaint d) investigations undertaken e) conclusions formed f) actions taken to resolve the complaint g) any abatement measures implemented h) person responsible for resolving the complaint.
- A11
The holder of this environmental authority must, when requested by the administering authority, undertake relevant specified monitoring within a reasonable timeframe nominated or agreed to by the administering authority to investigate any complaint of environmental harm. The results of the investigation (including an analysis and interpretation of the monitoring results) and abatement measures, where implemented, must be provided to the administering authority within ten (10) business days of completion of the investigation, or no later than ten (10) business days after the end of the timeframe nominated by the administering authority to undertake the investigation.
- A12
Third-party reporting The holder of this environmental authority must: a) within one (1) year of the commencement of this environmental authority, obtain from an appropriately qualified person a report on compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority; b) obtain further such reports at regular intervals, not exceeding three (3) yearly intervals, from the completion of the report referred to above; and c) provide each report to the administering authority within ninety (90) days of its completion.
- A13
Where a condition of this environmental authority requires compliance with a standard, policy or guideline published externally to this environmental authority and the standard is amended or changed subsequent to the issue of this environmental authority, the holder of this environmental authority must: a) comply with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline within two (2) years of the amendment or change being made, unless a different period is specified in the amended standard or relevant legislation, or where the amendment or change relates specifically to regulated structures referred to in Schedule G. b) until compliance with the amended or changed standard, policy or guideline is achieved, continue to remain in compliance with the corresponding provision that was current immediately prior to the relevant amendment or change. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor Schedule B - Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Dust nuisance The holder of this environmental authority shall ensure that all reasonable and feasible avoidance and mitigation measures are employed so that the dust and particulate matter emissions generated by the mining activities do not exceed the following levels when measured at any sensitive or commercial place: a) dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over 1 month, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of Australian Standard AS3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air--Determination of particulate matter--Deposited matter - Gravimetric method. b) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 50 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24 hour averaging time, for no more than 5 exceedances recorded each year, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of either: 1. Australian Standard AS3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 high volume sampler with size- selective inlet - Gravimetric method; or 2. Australian Standard AS3580.9.9 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM10 low volume sampler-- Gravimetric method. c) a concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) suspended in the atmosphere of 25 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24-hour averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.10 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air-- Determination of suspended particulate matter--PM (sub) 2.5 (/sub) low volume sampler--Gravimetric method. d) a concentration of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere of 90 micrograms per cubic metre over a 1 year averaging time, when monitored in accordance with the most recent version of AS/NZS3580.9.3:2003 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air --Determination of suspended particulate matter--Total suspended particulate matter (TSP)--High volume sampler gravimetric method.
- B2
The holder of this environmental authority must develop and implement an Air Quality Management Plan prior to the commencement of activities on ML70502.
- B3
The Air Quality Management Plan must be made available to the administering authority on request. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor Schedule C - Waste Condition Condition number
- C1
All general and regulated waste must be removed from site by a person who has the authority to transport such wastes to a facility that is lawfully able to accept the waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Note: It is an offence under the Stock Act 1915 and Stock Regulation 1988 to allow or fail to take every reasonable measure to prevent stock access to animal matter or animal contaminated matter.
- C2
Unless otherwise permitted by the conditions of this environmental authority or with prior approval from the administering authority and in accordance with a relevant standard operating procedure, waste must not be burnt.
- C3
The holder of this environmental authority may burn vegetation cleared in the course of carrying out extraction activities provided the activity does not cause environmental harm at any sensitive place or commercial place. Schedule D - Noise Condition Condition number
- D1
Noise limits The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that noise generated from the mining activities does not cause the criteria in Table D1: Noise limits to be exceeded at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D2
Airblast overpressure The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that blasting does not cause the limits for peak particle velocity and airblast overpressure in Table D2: Blasting noise limits to be exceeded at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D3
Monitoring and reporting Noise monitoring and recording must include the following descriptor characteristics and matters: a) LAN,T (where N equals the statistical levels of 1, 10 and 90 and T = 15 mins) b) background noise LA90 c) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise and any adjustment and penalties to statistical levels d) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and directions e) effects due to any extraneous factors such as traffic noise f) location, date and time of monitoring g) if the complaint concerns low frequency noise, Max LpLIN,T and one third octave band measurements in dB(LIN) for centre frequencies in the 10 - 200 Hz range. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor
- D4
A noise and vibration monitoring program must be developed by a suitably qualified and experienced person to monitor compliance with Table D1: Noise limits and Table D2: Blasting noise limits. The noise and vibration monitoring program must be implemented prior to the commencement of activities on ML70502.
- D5
The noise and vibration monitoring program must be made available to the administering authority on request. Table D1: Noise limits Sensitive Place Noise level Monday to Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays dB(A) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am 9am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 9am LAeq, adj, 15 mins CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 CV = 45 CV = 40 CV = 35 LA1, adj, 15 mins AV = 5 AV = 5 AV = 0 AV = 5 AV = 5 AV = 0 CV = 55 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 Commercial Place Noise level Monday to Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays dB(A) 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am LAeq, adj, 15 mins CV = 55 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 50 CV = 45 CV = 40 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 AV = 10 AV = 10 AV = 5 Note: CV = Critical Value 1. AV = Adjustment Value 2. To calculate noise limits in Table D1: 3. If bg (CV - AV): Noise limit = bg + AV If (CV - AV) < bg CV: Noise limit = CV 4. If bg > CV: Noise limit = bg + 0 In the event that measured bg (LA90, adj, 15mins) is less than 30 dB(A) can be substituted for the measured background 5. level. 6. Bg = background noise level (LA90, adj, 15mins) measured over 3-5 days at the nearest sensitive receptor. If the project is unable to meet the noise limits as calculated above alternative limits may be calculated using the processes outlined in the `Planning for Noise Control' guideline. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor Table D2: Blasting noise limits Blasting noise limits Sensitive or commercial blasting noise limits Airblast overpressure 7am to 6pm 6pm to 7am Ground vibration peak particle velocity 115 dB (Linear) Peak for 9 out of 10 No blasting impacts to occur consecutive blasts initiated and not greater than 120 dB (Linear) Peak at No blasting impacts to occur any time. 5mm/second peak particle velocity for 9 out of 10 consecutive blasts and not greater than 10mm/second peak particle velocity at any time. Schedule E - Groundwater Condition Condition
- E1
The holder of this environmental authority must not release contaminants to groundwater.
- E2
Monitoring and reporting A groundwater monitoring program must be developed by an appropriately qualified and experienced person and implemented prior to the commencement of activities on ML70502.
- E3
The construction, maintenance and management of 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.
- E4
No impact to groundwater levels within the groundwater aquifers is to occur other than where authorised under an approval of the Water Act 2000. Schedule F - Water Condition Condition number
- F1
Contaminant release Contaminants that will, or have the potential to cause environmental harm must not be released directly or indirectly to any waters as a result of the authorised mining activities.
- F2
Temporary Interference with waterways 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 Department of Natural Resources and Mines (or its successor) Guideline - Activities in a Watercourse, Lake or Spring associated with Mining Activities. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor
- F3
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.
- F4
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.
- F5
Stormwater and water sediment controls An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified person 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 stormwater.
- F6
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. Schedule H - Sewage Condition Condition number
- J1
Topsoil management Topsoil must be strategically stripped ahead of mining activities in accordance with a Topsoil Management Plan.
- J2
A topsoil inventory that identifies the topsoil requirements and availability of suitable topsoil on site must be detailed in the Plan of Operations.
- J3
Topsoil and subsoil must be managed to ensure stability and to minimise the release of contaminants.
- J4
Rehabilitation Land disturbed by mining activities must be rehabilitated in accordance with Appendix 1: Rehabilitation Requirements and Figure 12-6 Mapped GQAL across the Project area.
- J5
Rehabilitation must be undertaken without unnecessary delay, or as soon as possible. So as to minimise the amount of time land is out of production or not in a suitably stable form, rehabilitation must commence as soon as it safe and practical to do so after the causative disturbance has ceased, and once there are no further physical or biological impediments to the successful rehabilitation of the subject area of land.. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor
- J6
Rehabilitation work must be completed on or before 30 July 2048.
- J7
A Rehabilitation Management Plan must be developed by an appropriately qualified and experienced person and implemented prior to the commencement of activities on ML70502.
- J8
Contaminated land Contaminants must not be released to land, other than contaminants that are authorised to be released under this environmental authority.
- J9
The environmental authority holder must ensure that vehicle loads (including trains) are secure prior to transporting materials to minimise windblown emissions (i.e. coal dust) or spillage of any material during transport.
- J10
Before applying for surrender of a mining lease, the holder must (if applicable) provide to the administering authority a site investigation report under the Act, in relation to any part of the mining lease which has been used for notifiable activities or which the holder is aware is likely to be contaminated land, and also carry out any further work that is required as a result of that report to ensure that the land is suitable for its final land use.
- J11
Before applying for progressive rehabilitation certification for an area, the holder must (if applicable) provide to the administering authority a site investigation report under the Act, in relation to any part of the area the subject of the application which has been used for notifiable activities or which the holder is aware is likely to be contaminated land, and also carry out any further work that is required as a result of that report to ensure that the land is suitable for its final land use under condition J4.
- J12
Chemicals and flammable or combustible liquids All explosives, hazardous chemicals, corrosive substances, toxic substances, gases and dangerous goods must be stored and handled in accordance with the current Australian standard where such is applicable. Where no relevant Australian standard exists, such materials must be stored within an on-site containment system and controlled in a manner that prevents environmental harm.
- J13
Mining waste Any mine waste generated as a result of mining activities must not be stored or disposed of on ML70502.
- J14
Infrastructure All buildings, structures, mining equipment and plants erected and/or used for the mining activities must be removed from the site prior to surrender, except where agreed in writing by the administering authority.
- J15
Strategic cropping land If there is any inconsistency between a decision made pursuant to the Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 and this environmental authority, the Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 decision prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. Permit Environmental authority EPML01584713 Springsure Creek Infrastructure Corridor Schedule K - Biodiversity Condition Condition number