Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program


  

Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs

Summary
 
Licence number: 767
Title: PRP20: Coal Discharge Monitoring and Response Plan
Start date: 15 May 2023
 
Licence Condition
Background The clean up response to discharges of coal from the premises in 2022 was slowed by the development of monitoring & clean up protocols, contractor & specialist acquisition, planning approvals, and on site resourcing. Aim The aim of this condition is to develop and maintain a response plan to: 1.  enable the detection of, 2.  facilitate an immediate and structured response to, and 3.  facilitate a prompt clean up of any incidents involving the discharge of coal from   the premises. Requirements Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the EPA: By 30 July 2023 the licensee must develop and maintain a Coal Discharge Response Plan. The plan must: ·  account for a range of pollution scenarios, scales of events, locations, extents (distance from the premises), and necessary responses. ·  incorporate a monitoring program to immediately detect incidents involving coal discharges and an associated trigger action response. ·  Prompt an immediate on ground assessment / identification process. ·  Result in the activation of an incident management team at the premises. ·  Maintain planning approval/s for access and clean up protocols / methodologies / activities on all relevant downstream properties. For example REFs with National Parks, Crown Lands, NSW Fisheries, Transport for NSW. ·  Involve consultation, input, or approvals from other relevant stakeholders e.g. aboriginal or community groups. ·  Include notification protocols to regulatory bodies, landowners and stakeholders. ·  Maintain access to resources dedicated to incident response, coordination, and clean up.  This must include on site personnel, specialists (technical and environmental), contractors, and equipment. ·  Detail response, coordination, and clean up actions. ·  Be incorporated into the Pollution Incidents Response and Management Plan. Due Date: 30 July 2023 (DOC23/672418-1)