Bengalla Mine Environmental Impact Statement (1993) - Part 1 of 3
Bengalla Mine Environmental Impact Statement (1993) - Part 1 of 3
Bengalla Mine Environmental Impact Statement (1993) - Part 1 of 3
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1.7.7 Clean Air Act 1961<br />
Emissions <strong>of</strong> dust from the mine can only occur in accordance with the approval <strong>of</strong>, and licence issued by, the<br />
EPA.<br />
1.7.8 Clean Waters Act 1970<br />
Approval is required from the EPA (Sections 16(1)(a) and 19(1)(a)) to install, construct or modify any equipment<br />
which will lead to the discharge (by whatever means) <strong>of</strong> pollutants into any waters. The mine will not be<br />
discharging any polluted waters and will not be seeking any licence to do so.<br />
1.7.9 Dangerous Goods Act 1975<br />
Explosives are dangerous goods, as defined, and licences are required for premises on which they are stored,<br />
carried and used. The provisions and controls <strong>of</strong> the Coal <strong>Mine</strong>s Regulation Act are relevant in this context.<br />
1.7.10 Noise Control Act 1975<br />
Being scheduled premises, the mine will hold and will be required to operate in accordance with the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
approval and licences issued under this Act.<br />
1.7.11 Ozone Protection Act 1989<br />
This act applies to CFCs and Halons where they are used other than in articles which use those substances in their<br />
operation.<br />
1.7.12 <strong>Environmental</strong>ly Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985<br />
A licence is required in respect <strong>of</strong> the storage, transport and use <strong>of</strong> prescribed chemicals.<br />
1.7.13 The <strong>Environmental</strong> Penalties and Offences Act 1989<br />
Any breach <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Environmental</strong> Protection Legislation is an <strong>of</strong>fence for which there are penalties for the company<br />
and its <strong>of</strong>ficers which range from $1M downwards. In addition, orders may be made for:<br />
BENGALLA EIS. F156<br />
NOVEMBER <strong>1993</strong>