Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program


  

Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs

Summary
 
Licence number: 1967
Title: PRS 6 - Investigation of Collaborative Stormwater Management Improvement Works - Phase 2
Start date: 01 Nov 2018
 
Licence Condition
The licensee must undertake the collaborative hydrodynamic investigation works outlined in the licensee's letter to the EPA dated 27 September 2018 (licensee's reference A947801, EPA reference DOC18/732494). The purpose of the investigation is to understand the cumulative impacts of stormwater discharges from the premises and the neighbouring Incitec Pivot Limited facility to the Hunter River, with a view to minimising and preventing stormwater discharges polluting waters. The investigation must include, but is not limited to, the following. (a) A three-month water sampling program to further inform target levels; (b) A tracer dye trial to assess local turbulent mixing; and (c) Refined far-field modelling to consider time and distance needed to achieve target concentrations. A report detailing the investigation, its findings, recommendations and timeframes for the implementation of the recommended works must be provided to the EPA's Director - Hunter at PO Box 488G, Newcastle NSW 2300, or emailed to hunter.region.epa.nsw.gov.au. Date for completion: 30 April 2019.