Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program

Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs

Summary

Licence number:

4911

Title:

Particulate Matter Control Best Practice Implementation – Wheel Generated Dust

Start date:

22 Mar 2013

Licence Condition
The Licensee must achieve and maintain a dust control efficiency of 80% or more on all active haul roads. Control efficiency is calculated as: CE = E (uncontrolled) - E (controlled) x 100 E (uncontrolled) Where E = the emission rate of the activity
The Licensee must prepare a Monitoring Program to assess its compliance with Condition U1.1 under varying meteorological conditions. The Monitoring Program must detail the following: - parameters to be monitored; - methods to be used to monitor each parameter; - locations where each parameter will be monitored; - frequency at which each parameter will be monitored; - Key Performance Indicators that will be used to determine compliance with Condition U1.1; and - detailed justification for each parameter and Key Performance Indicator selected. As a guide, the EPA anticipates that the following parameters will be monitored: - moisture and silt contents of haul roads; - frequency, duration, rate and quantity of water applied to haul roads; - frequency, duration, rate and quantity of suppressant applied to haul roads in comparison to manufacturer’s specifications; - vehicle kilometres travelled; - haul truck weight; - haul truck speed; - number of vehicle movements; - meteorological conditions; and - dust levels on haul roads. The Monitoring Program must be submitted by the Licensee to the Environment Protection Authority Regional Manager Central West, at PO Box 1388, BATHURST NSW 2795. The EPA intends to require the licensee to implement the Monitoring Program once it is approved by the EPA.
The Licensee must submit a written report to the EPA providing the results of the Monitoring Program. The report must include an assessment of the dust control effectiveness, dust levels and the Licensee’s compliance with Condition U1.1. The report must be submitted by the Licensee to the Environment Protection Authority Regional Manager Central West, at PO Box 1388 BATHURST NSW 2795.