Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 5590
Annual Return Start: 16 Jun 2012
Annual Return End: 15 Jun 2013
Date Received: 19 Aug 2013
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
L4 Monthly report identified mining noise levels up to 1.1dB above criteria due to operational noise from premises. Report provided to EPA & EPA advised no further action required. Procedures updated to allow real-time control of activities. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
L1 Water flowing from Southern Tailings Storage Facility (STSF) embankment due to underflow drain flowing towards property boundary & tributary of Rodds Creek. EPA issued PIN. Drainage/Seepage control structures installed. Review daily inspection regime Penalty Notice issued 1
R2 Licensee failed to notify EPA of water flowing from Southern Tailings Storage Facility (STSF) into a tributary of Rodds Creek immediately it became aware of the discharge incident. Penalty Notice issued 1
O4.2 Basin storage capacity for Northern Leachate Dam (NLD) not maintained due to accumulation of sediment reducing capacity of dam. Pumps utilised to maintain water level until capacity restored. Excavator, trucks & dredging utilised to increase capacity Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1