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4. REVIEW OF METROPOLITAN ENVIRONMENTAL COAL PROJECT INDEPENDENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AUDIT
Environmental management of the Metropolitan Coal operations occurs in accordance with the
various approved management plans and programs required under the Project Approval. A summary
of the status of the various plans and programs is provided below in relation the requirement of
Project Approval Schedule 7 condition 8(c) and (d).
4.1 Environmental Management Strategy
[Project Approval Schedule 7 condition 1]
The Environmental Management Strategy prepared by Metropolitan Coal addresses the requirements
of Project Approval Schedule 5 condition 1 and is strengthened by the certified EMS that is
implemented for the project. The Metropolitan operations are conducted in accordance with the
certified EMS and approved Environmental Management Strategy that address the elements of ISO
14001 with:
an overall framework for environmental management of the Metropolitan project activities;
identification of key environmental aspects addressed in the EMS and supporting plans and
procedures;
a framework for review of the EMS and plans for continual improvement; and
process for reviewing the implementing of the EMS and corrective action If required.
Conclusion: The Environmental Management Strategy provides a sound basis for the management
of environmental aspects of the Metropolitan Coal Project activities and operations.
4.2 Air Quality
[Project Approval Schedule 4 Conditions 5 to 13]
4.2.1 Air Quality and Greenhouse Management Plan
[Project Approval Schedule 4 condition 13]
An Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan was prepared to satisfy Project Approval
Schedule 4 condition 13 and was approved by DP&I on 14 April 2011.
4.2.2 Dust Management and Mitigation Measures
Measures implemented on the Metropolitan Coal surface infrastructure area to minimise dust
emissions have included:
Enclosing conveyor systems;
Operation of water sprays on conveyors, transfer points and stockpile areas;
Watering of haulage roads and stockpile areas with a water truck when required;
Progressive sealing of car parks and yard areas, and concreting works adjacent to the coal
washery facility for dust suppression;
Use of chemical dust suppressant on unsealed haul roads; and
Establishment of native plants on exposed areas to stabilise soils.
Mitigation measures implemented to minimise dust emissions associated with off-site coal and coal
reject haulage include:
Automatic or manual covers fitted to all coal haulage trucks;
Checks performed prior to trucks leaving the Metropolitan site to ensure haulage truck covers
are being used appropriately;
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