Wambo Coal AEMR 2010-2011 - Peabody Energy

aemcWambo Coal Mine, Rail Loop and Coal LoaderIndependent Environmental Audit – Minister’s Condition of ApprovalDevelopment Application: DA 177-8-2004 - The development of rail and coal loading infrastructure adjacent to the Wambo Coal MineBlue type represents Notice of Modification 15 December 2006 (126-10-2006)MCoA Development Application: DA 177-8-2004 Audit Evidence Compliance CommentsSCHEDULE 3 ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONSObligation to Minimise Harm to the Environment1 The Applicant shall implement all practicable measures to preventand/or minimise any harm to the environment that may result from theconstruction, operation, or rehabilitation of the development.Terms of Approval2 The Applicant shall carry out the development generally in accordancewith the:(a) DA 177-8-2004;(b) SEE titled Proposed Alterations to the Wambo DevelopmentProject – Rail and Train Loading Infrastructure, dated June 2004,and prepared by Resource Strategies Pty Ltd;(c) letter to Minister, dated 13 August 2004, from Wambo Coal Pty Ltd;(d) traffic Study titled Report for Upgrade of Wallaby ScrubRoad/Golden Highway Intersection dated May 2006, and preparedby GHD Pty Ltd; and(e) conditions of this consent.3 If there is any inconsistency between the above documents, the latterdocument shall prevail over the former to the extent of theinconsistency. However, the conditions of this consent shall prevailover all other documents to the extent of any inconsistency.4 The Applicant shall comply with any reasonable requirement/s of theDirector-General arising from the Department‟s assessment of:(a) any reports, plans or correspondence that are submitted inaccordance with this consent; and(b) the implementation of any actions or measures contained in thesereports, plans or correspondence.Limits on Approval SEE - Rail and TrainLoading Infrastructure,Resource Strategies datedJun 2004 Report for Upgrade ofWallaby ScrubRoad/Golden HighwayIntersection, GHD, May2006,NotedYesNotedNotedThe Wambo Rail Development was constructed generally inaccordance with DA177-8-2004 and the Statement ofEnvironmental Effects - Rail and Train Loading Infrastructure,2004.No additional requirements from the Director-General werereceived.5 This consent lapses 21 years after the date it commences. Noted This consent will lapse on 15 Dec 2027.6 The Applicant shall not transport more than 15 million tonnes ofproduct coal via this development each year. AEMR 2006-2007 AEMR 2007-2008Yes Product railed from the Wambo Rail loop each year has beenless than 15 mtpa: AEMR 2008-2009 AEMR 2009-2010YearTonnage/YearJun 2010-May 2011 5,090,166Jul 2009-Jun 2010 6,402,290 (includes 1,502,936from United).Jul 2008-Jun 2009 6,259,738 (includes 1,911,530from United).trevor brown & associates 95applied environmental management consultants