Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program


  

Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs

Summary
 
Licence number: 1378
Title: PRS 4 - Geotechnical Investigation of Earthen Embankment in Area 1
Start date: 28 Aug 2014
 
Licence Condition
Background Inspections conducted by the EPA in 2014 have identified issues of inadequate soil and water management on the premises. A Pollution Reduction Study is necessary to investigate bank stability and water conveyance structures so as to prevent future issues associated with one of the aspects of inadequate erosion and sedimentation management on the premises.
Deliverables The Licensee must engage an independent suitably qualified profesional to assess and provide a report on the integrity and structural stablility of all earthen embankment batters in Area 1 (as identified in the Martins Creek Quarry Erosion Sediment Control Plan, Daracon 5 May 2014). The report must include but is not limited to the following information: a review of the grade of all batters in Area 1; a geotechnical assessment of the structural integrity of all earthern batters in Area 1; a review of the construction of all earthern embankment batters in Area 1, including the design drawings for Area 1 against the relevent engineering and/or construction standards; a review of water management and conveyance structures in the vicinity of all earthen embankment batters in Area 1; and any recommendations for further works required in area 1 as a result of the assessment. This report must be submitted to the Regional Manager - Hunter, Environment Protection Authority, hunter.region@epa.nsw.gov.au (or PO Box 488G, Newcastle 2300), by no later than 5:00pm, Friday 5 September 2014.