Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 5590
Annual Return Start: 16 Jun 2017
Annual Return End: 15 Jun 2018
Date Received: 15 Aug 2018
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
O1.1 Collapse of section of the Northern Tailings Storage Facility (NTSF) southern embankment resulting in the release of mine tailings to Southern TSF. Non-compliance(s) under investigation 1
O3 Failure to comply with condition O3.1 and O3.2 following NTSF wall collapse that resulting in cessation of wet tailings deposition to NTSF surface and the generation of excess dust from surface drying. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
M2 Failure to comply with Licence Condition M2.1 and M2.2 as air quality monitoring was not conducted continuously at all monitoring locations due to power outages and equipment electrical problems during the reporting period. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
M2.3 Failure to analyse for lead (dissolved) in discharges from Licensed Discharge Point 19 on three (3) of eleven (11) required occasions. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
M3.2 Failure to carry out water analysis in accordance with EPA Approved Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Water Pollutants. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1