Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPVL00947013 · SOUTH QUEENSLAND LIME PTY. LTD.
Minerals environmental authority EPVL00947013 (SOUTH QUEENSLAND LIME PTY. LTD.), Granted. 26 conditions indexed. No PRC plan.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- SOUTH QUEENSLAND LIME PTY. LTD.
- Tenures
- ML50143; ML50224
- PRC plan
- None
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
26 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- D1
Notwithstanding standard condition B8 of the Eligibility criteria and standard conditions for mining lease accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority.
- D2
The following information must be recorded for all surface water monitoring: a) the date on which the sample or in-situ record was taken; b) the time at which the sample or in-situ record was taken; c) the location co-ordinates and description of the monitoring point at which the sample was taken; d) the flow rate in the receiving environment at the time of sampling; e) the results of all monitoring; and f) details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority.
- D3
The following information must be recorded for all monitoring undertaken at the location of any release to waters: a) all information required by condition D2; b) the measured or estimated daily quantity of water released; and c) the release flow rate at the time of sampling.
- D4
Water monitoring data required under this environmental authority must be provided to the administering authority in the specified electronic format via the Queensland Government's Water Tracking and Electronic Reporting System (WaTERS).
- D5
Contaminants must only be released to waters: a) from the release points in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters as depicted in Figure E1: Proposed surface water quality locations; and b) in accordance with the release requirements specified in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters. SCHEDULE D - Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters Relea Location Contamin Monitori Receivi Minimu Maxim Monitoring se ant ng point ng m u Frequency point (GDA94, zone 56) source waters receivin m daily (RP) and Canal g release At the Eastin Northin location Gully Macintyr water volum commence
- SB1
e Brook flow e ment of g g criteria (ML/da for y) 353935 686390 Water dischar accumulati ge 0.25 ng in the (ML/day ) 2 .09 9.55 Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 extraction release (the
- SB2
353735 686354 pit from Unname Macintyr 2 0.25 first sample d stream e Brook .92 7.71 direct before must be connecti rainfall, ng with taken within surface two hours of water commence runoff, surface Canal ment of water Gully release), infiltration daily for the first seven days, and weekly following.* *For all parameters except for TSS which must be sampled at the commencement of the release only.
- D6
At the release points specified in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters releases to waters must not exceed the release limits specified for the relevant receiving waters in Table
- D2
Release and Trigger limits; SCHEDULE D - Table D2: Release and Trigger limits Quality characteristic Unit Release limits Trigger limits Limit type Electrical conductivity -S/cm 7001 2902 Maximum pH pH Range units 7.5 - 8.51 Dissolved Oxygen % Minimum 601 Turbidity NTU 501 92 Total Suspended Solids mg/L No limit Maximum (TSS) Interpretation purposes 1. For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on moderately disturbed ecosystems provided in Border rivers and Moonie river basins surface waters - Traprock with consideration of dilution modelling of the receiving environment 2. For aquatic ecosystem protection, based on moderately disturbed ecosystems provided in Border rivers and Moonie river basins surface waters
- D7
Release of contaminants to waters must be measured: a) at the release points specified in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters; b) at the monitoring frequency specified in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters; and c) for each quality characteristic specified in Table D2: Release and Trigger limits. Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013
- D8
The volume of water released from each release point must also be measured and recorded as mega litres per day (ML/day).
- D9
Receiving water flows must be measured at the gauging station location specified in Table D3: Gauging station
- D10
Receiving waters flows must be recorded at the frequency in Table D3: Gauging stations SCHEDULE D - Table D3: Gauging stations Receiving Release Gauging Gauging station location Receiving water waters point(s) station (SB) (GDA94, zone56) flow recording Easting Northing frequency Macintyre SB1 and Gauging 356417.00 6863245.00 Continuous Brook (minimum
- D11
Gauging station in Table D3: Gauging stations must be installed, operated, and maintained.
- D12
If the release limits in Table D2: Release and Trigger limits or flow criteria in Table D1: Authorised release points, sources and receiving waters are contravened during a release the holder of the environmental authority must: a) immediately cease discharge and notify the administering authority, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the result; and b) notify the administering authority via pollution hotline within 24 hours of receiving the results.
- D13
The following information must be recorded in relation to all authorised release monitoring required under the conditions of this environmental authority and submitted to the administering authority on request: a) the results of the monitoring; b) the date on which the sample or monitoring was undertaken; c) the time at which the sample or monitoring was undertaken; d) the monitoring point, including spatial coordinates, at which the sample or monitoring was undertaken; e) the measured or estimated daily quantity of contaminants released from all release points; f) the release flow rate at the time of sampling for each release point; g) receiving water flow at the time of release; h) the details of the laboratory organisation which analysed the sample; and i) the details of any exceedances of the conditions of this environmental authority
- D14
The controlled release of treated stormwater must be conducted in a way and at a rate that does not cause: a) re-suspension of particles; or b) erosion of bed or banks of receiving waters; or c) landscape damage; or d) ponding of the water; or Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 e) vegetation damage.
- D15
The environmental authority holder must, within twenty-eight (28) days of a release that is not compliant with the conditions of this environmental authority, provide a report to the administering authority 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 analysis); f) identification 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.
- D16
If a water quality characteristic measured at a compliance site specified in Table D4 exceeds any trigger limit specified in Table D2, the environmental authority holder must compare the result to the applicable reference monitoring point specified in Table D4 and: a) if the level of contaminants at the impacted site does not exceed the reference monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken; or b) where the downstream results exceed the limit specified Table D2, potential contaminants for any quality characteristic, compare the results of the downstream site to the data from background monitoring sites and I. if the result is less than the background monitoring site data, then no action is to be taken, or II. if the result is greater than the background monitoring site data, complete an investigation into the potential for environmental harm and provide a written report to the administering authority within 90 days of receiving the result, outlining: 1. details of the investigations carried out; and 2. actions taken to prevent environmental harm. SCHEDULE D - Table D4: Receiving water upstream background sites and downstream monitoring points Monitoring Purpose ID Receiving Monitoring Point Location (GDA94, waters point location zone 56) description Canal Gully Easting Northing Upstream Background US1 353881.55 6864144.24 background reference monitoring location point upstream of
- SB1
situated within Canal Gully (only when SB1 is releasing). Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 Background CCUS1 Canal Gully 353673.49 6863320.08 reference 6863242.99 6861903.70 location of 6862304.00 SB2, situated within the within Canal Gully (only when SB2 (and not SB1) releasing). Upstream MBUS1 Macintyre 356463.23 reference Brook location at flow upstream of gauging confluence station. with Canal Gully Downstream Downstream MBDS1 Macintyre 353354.53 monitoring location within Brook point McIntyre Brook downstream of confluence with Canal Gully Downstream CGDS1 Canal Gully 353399.00 Location within downstream Canal Gully
- D17
Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) By 15 December 2023, a Receiving Environment Monitoring Program Design Document must be prepared in accordance with the latest version of the administering authority's guideline Receiving For the purposes of the REMP, the receiving environment is the waters of Canal Gully and the waters of the Macintyre Brook downstream of the site. The REMP must encompass any sensitive receiving waters or environmental values within the area of the site that will potentially be affected by releases of sediment water.
- D18
By 15 December 2023, the Receiving Environment Monitoring Program Design Document must be submitted to the administering authority and due consideration must be given to any comments made by the administering authority on the Receiving Environment Monitoring Program Design Document.
- D19
The Receiving Environment Monitoring Program Design Document must be reviewed by an appropriately qualified person every three (3) years after the date in condition D18 to ensure that any potential environmental impacts due to changes in the carrying out of the activity are monitored and made available to the administering authority on request.
- D20
The Receiving Environment Monitoring Program must at a minimum: a) monitor, identify and describe any adverse impacts to surface water environmental values, quality, and flows; b) assess the long-term condition or state of surface waters; Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 c) include the locations listed in Table D4: Receiving water upstream background sites and downstream monitoring points; d) identify and describe all environmental values of the receiving environment, including semi- permanent, permanent water holes and refugia. e) assess the receiving environment monitoring against surface water quality objectives in Table D2; f) include an assessment of the potential impacts of the activity and propose appropriate mitigation measures; g) apply procedures and other relevant standards and guideline documents; h) describe sampling and analysis methods and quality assurance and control; and i) incorporate stream flow and hydrological information in the interpretations of water quality.
- D21
A Receiving Environment Monitoring Program report, including all monitoring results and any interpretations or assumptions relied upon, must be prepared, on 1 November each year and made available to the administering authority on request.
- D22
The Receiving Environment Monitoring Program report required by condition D21 must: a) Be prepared by an appropriately qualified person; and b) Outline the findings of the REMP, including but not limited to: I. An assessment of long-term background water quality; II. An assessment of the long-term condition or state of surface waters; III. An assessment of any investigations and the findings completed under condition D16. IV. Suitability of current release limits to protect downstream environmental values; V. Recommendations for further investigation; VI. Recommendations for changes or improvements to the monitoring program; and VII. Potential changes to management and conditioning of the authorised activity to minimise impacts. END OF SCHEDULE D Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 Schedule E - Maps Figure E1: Proposed surface water quality locations Permit Environmental authority EPVL00947013 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. "administering authority" means the chief executive of the agency administering the Environmental Protection Act 1994. "appropriately qualified person" means a person who has professional qualifications, training, skills or experience relevant to the nominated subject matter and can give authoritative assessment, advice and analysis on performance relative to the subject matter using the relevant protocols, standards, methods or literature. "assessed" and "assessment" by a suitably qualified and experienced person in relation to a hazard assessment of a dam/structure, means that a statutory declaration has been made by that person and, when taken together with any attached or appended documents referenced in that declaration, all of the following aspects are addressed and are sufficient to allow an independent audit of the assessment: a) exactly what has been assessed and the precise nature of that determination; b) the relevant legislative, regulatory and technical criteria on which the assessment has been based; c) the relevant data and facts on which the assessment has been based, the source of that material, and the efforts made to obtain all relevant data and facts; and d) the reasoning on which the assessment has been based using the relevant data and facts, and the relevant criteria. "certification", "certifying" or "certified" by a suitably qualified and experienced person in relation to a design plan or an annual report regarding dams/structures, means that a statutory declaration has been made by that person and, when taken together with any attached or appended documents referenced in that declaration, all of the following aspects are addressed and are sufficient to allow an independent audit at any time: