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Timestamp: 2017-02-25 02:15:29
Document Index: 791861399

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 5', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 1', 'art 2']

No.Report1588Solomon Iron Ore Project - Sustaining ProductionSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal to expand the Solomon Iron Ore Mine Project in order to sustain production for an additional 30 years from 2016.
Status: FinalProponent: Fortescue Metals Group LtdRelease Date: 23 November 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 5.53 MB) 1587Gruyere Gold ProjectSummary: The proponent, Gold Road Resources Limited, proposes to develop the Gruyere Gold Project which is located on the Yamarna Pastoral Station approximately 150 kilometres (km) north-east of Laverton This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Gold Road Resources Limited to develop a gold mine, the Gruyere Gold Project. View the API document below:API Document - Part 1 (PDF 11MB)API Document - Part 2 (PDF 11MB)API Document - Part 3 (PDF 15MB)API Document - Part 4 (PDF 13MB)Status: FinalProponent: Gold Road Resources LimitedRelease Date: 21 November 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.35 MB) 1586Cape Lambert Port A & B developments, City of Karratha – inquiry under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statements 741 & 840Summary: The Cape Lambert Port Operation includes Port A and B Development proposals to construct and operate two ports at Cape Lambert to process and export iron ore. The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to dust and noise regulation for Cape Lambert Port A and B development proposals. The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1586) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act). Status: FinalProponent: Robe River Mining Co Pty LtdRelease Date: 14 November 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 839.48 KB) 1585Iron Valley Below Water Table ProjectSummary: BC Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd (Proponent) proposes changes to the Approved Project located approximately 90 km north-west of Newman, in the Pilbara region.
The Approved Project (authorised by Ministerial Statement 933, 1 February 2013) is an above the water table open cut mine and associated infrastructure, located on mining tenement M470/1439. This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposed change by BC Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd to the Iron Valley Above Water Table Project (Approved Project). View the Environmental Review Document (PDF 81 MB)Appendices to the Environmental Review DocumentAppendix A - Compliance with MS933 (PDF 73 KB)Appendix B - Water Studies (Part 1) (PDF 14 MB)
Appendix B - Water Studies (Part 2) (PDF 18 MB)
Appendix B - Water Studies (Part 3) (PDF 11 MB)Appendix C - Flora and Vegetation Studies (PDF 14 MB)Appendix D - Fauna Studies (PDF 14 MB)Appendix E - Heritage (PDF 668 KB)Appendix F - Mine Closure (PDF 140 KB)Appendix G - Geochemistry (PDF 2 MB)Appendix H - Policy and Guidance (PDF 168 KB)Status: FinalProponent: BC Pilbara Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 17 October 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.5 MB) 1584Final Superlot Subdivision (various lots, Patterson Road, Rockingham – WAPC subdivision application 153179) – inquiry into whether or not the conditions relating to the derived proposal should be changedSummary: At its meeting of 23 June 2016, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) resolved pursuant to section 39B of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) to declare the proposal for the Final Superlot Subdivision (various lots, Patterson Road, Rockingham – WAPC subdivision application 153179) to be a derived proposal. The EPA also resolved pursuant to section 46(4) of the EP Act to inquire into whether or not the implementation conditions relating to the derived proposal should be changed. The EPA also agreed that the report and recommendations be prepared and submitted to the Minister for Environment by the Chairman of the EPA under Delegation No. 25 dated 24 January 2012. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1584) to the Minister for Environment pursuant to section 46(6) of the EP Act.Status: FinalProponent: Western Australian Land Authority trading as LandcorpRelease Date: 3 October 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.14 MB) 1583Port Rockingham Marina – inquiry under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 826Summary: The Port Rockingham Marina proposal is to construct and operate a new marina facility located at the intersection of Wanliss Street and Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham, within Cockburn Sound.
The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Port Rockingham Marina proposal, in order to extend the ‘Time Limit of Authorisation’ for substantial commencement (condition 3). The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1583) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Aureus Commercial Pty LtdRelease Date: 19 September 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 676.2 KB) 1582Pilbara Bulk Ore Transportation SystemSummary: Mineral Resources Limited (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate a Pilbara Bulk Ore Transportation System (BOTS), and associated infrastructure. The BOTS extends 330 kilometres from the Iron Valley mine site tenement boundary (M47/1439) to the Port Hedland Pilbara Port Authority boundary.This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Mineral Resources Limited.
Status: FinalProponent: Mineral Resources LimitedRelease Date: 19 September 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.67 MB) 1581Yilgarn Operations, Koolyanobbing Range F DepositSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Ltd to develop and operate the Yilgarn Operations Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit iron ore mine and associated infrastructure.
Cliffs (2015) Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit Response to Public Submissions (PDF 11.8 MB)Independent Peer Review of the Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit (PDF 255KB)Status: FinalProponent: Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 12 September 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.76 MB) 1580Extension to the Wiluna Uranium ProjectSummary: Toro Energy Limited (Toro) proposes to extend its Wiluna Uranium Project, which was assessed by the EPA in May 2012 and approved for implementation subject to conditions. Toro subsequently acquired the neighbouring Millipede and Lake Maitland deposits, located 30 kilometres (km) south and 105 km south-east of Wiluna respectively. It proposes to develop the two deposits and associated infrastructure (Proposed Extension).This report provides advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the Environmental Protection Authority’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Toro.Response to Submissions (PDF 7.6 MB)Revised PER Appendix 10-7 Assessment of Tecticornia Communities Associated Memo Report (PDF 11.2 MB)Revised PER Appendix 10-49 Flora and Vegetation Consolidation and Conservation Assessment (PDF 6.6 MB)Revised PER Appendix 10-50 Cumulative Impact Assessment (PDF 11.4 MB)Response to EPA Submissions Tecticornia Groundwater Dependency (PDF 1.2 MB)Independent Review Wiluna Extension: Assessment of Potential Impacts on Samphire Vegetation Communities (PDF 4.3 MB)Vegetation and Flora Management Plan (Revised) (PDF 1 MB)Wiluna Uranium Extension Project MWH Responses to OEPA PER Comments re SF (PDF 10.4 MB)MWH Responses to PER Comments Re SF from DPaW DotE and CCWA (PDF 5.7 MB)Independent Review Subterranean Fauna and Additonal Information (PDF 154 KB)Revised Subterranean Fauna Management Plan (PDF 3.3 MB)Revised Terrestrial Fauna Management Plan (PDF 895 KB)Clarification of Air Quality Modelling (PDF 529 KB)Environmental Radiation Baseline Review (PDF 974 KB) Review of Occupational Public and Environmental Radiation Impacts (PDF 799 KB)Response to OEPA request for additional information regarding SF (PDF 10 MB)Status: FinalProponent: Toro Energy LimitedRelease Date: 6 September 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.5 MB) 1579Magellan Lead Carbonate Project – Inquiry Under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to Amend Ministerial Statement 905Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Magellan Lead Carbonate Project proposal in order to:
• extend the time limit on shipments of lead carbonate through Fremantle Port (condition 3A); and
• reduce the amount of the financial assurance required and allow the release and reinstatement of the financial assurance in the event operations are suspended (condition 18). This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).Status: FinalProponent: Rosslyn Hill Mining Pty LtdRelease Date: 1 September 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 711.41 KB) 1578Subdivision of Lot 48 Furnissdale Road, Furnissdale - inquiry under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 778Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Subdivision of Lot 48 Furnissdale Road, Furnissdale proposal, in order to extend the ‘Time Limit of Authorisation’ for substantial commencement (condition 3). The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: G-Daisy Pty LtdRelease Date: 2 September 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 724.58 KB) 1577Marillana Creek (Yandi) life-of-mine proposal – inquiry under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 679Summary: The Marillana Creek (Yandi) Life-of-Mine proposal involves the mining of iron ore within Mining Leases 270SA and 47/292, 90 kilometres north-west of Newman in the Shire of East Pilbara. The Minister for Environment approved the proposal for implementation, subject to the implementation conditions of Ministerial Statement 679 (6 July 2005). The proponent for the proposal, BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd, has requested changes to the implementation conditions of Ministerial Statement 679. The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Marillana Creek (Yandi) Life-of-Mine proposal.This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1577) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).Status: FinalProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 22 August 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 762.91 KB) 1576Mulga Rock Uranium ProjectSummary: Vimy Resources Limited (the proponent) proposes to mine and process four poly-metallic deposits containing commercial grades of uranium hosted in carbonaceous material through open pit mining approximately 240 kilometres east-north-east of Kalgoorlie in the Shire of Menzies.This report provides the advice and recommendations to the Minister on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Vimy Resources Limited.Response to Submissions (PDF 1.9 MB)Status: FinalProponent: Vimy Resources LimitedRelease Date: 15 August 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 6.99 MB) 1575Cyclone Mineral Sands ProjectSummary: Lost Sands Pty Ltd proposes to develop and operate the Cyclone Mineral Sands Project, located on the northern margin of the Eucla Basin, approximately 317 kilometres (km) north of Eucla and 220 km north of the Trans-Australia Railway (Figure 1). The proposal is for a mining operation to produce zircon and two high titanium mineral products.This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Lost Sands Pty Ltd (Lost Sands) to develop and operate the Cyclone Mineral Sands Mine.Response to Submissions (PDF 2.1 MB)Status: FinalProponent: Lost Sands Pty LtdRelease Date: 8 August 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.94 MB) 1574Yeelirrie Uranium ProjectSummary: Cameco Australia Pty Ltd proposes to develop an open pit mine for uranium ore and associated processing facilities at Yeelirrie in the Northern Goldfields region of Western Australia, approximately 420 km north of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and 70 km south-west of Wiluna. The proposal is to mine up to 7,500 tonnes of uranium oxide concentrate (UOC) per year over 22 years, to be transported by road for export through the Port of Adelaide. Infrastructure would include two open pits, processing facilities, roads, accommodation, and stockpile and laydown areas.This report provides advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the Environmental Protection Authority’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Cameco Australia Pty Ltd.Response to Submissions (PDF 2.7 MB)Response to Submissions AttachmentsAttachment 1 - Review of Policies and Guidelines (PDF 617 KB) Attachment 2 - Additional Subterranean Fauna Figures (PDF 2.1 MB)
Attachment 12 - Letter from DSD re Mine Closure Plans (PDF 462 KB)Status: FinalProponent: Cameco Australia Pty LtdRelease Date: 3 August 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.41 MB) 1573Yandicoogina Iron Ore Project - Pocket and Billiard South depositsSummary: The proponent, Hamersley Iron – Yandi Pty Limited (a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Limited), proposes a change (referred to in this Report as the proposal) to the approved Yandicoogina Iron Ore Project proposal located approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Newman, in the Pilbara region.This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposed change by Hamersley Iron – Yandi Pty Limited to the Yandicoogina Iron Ore Project to develop the Pocket and Billiards South Deposits.Public Environmental Review - Part 1 (PDF 12.2 MB)Public Environmental Review - Part 2 (PDF 9.2 MB)Public Environmental Review - Part 3 (PDF 9.5 MB)Public Environmental Review - Part 4 (PDF 10 MB)
Public Environmental Review - Part 5 (PDF 7.4 MB)Response to Submissions with Addendum (PDF 7.3 MB)Detailed Responses to Public Submissions in Relation to Flora and Vegetation (PDF 5.2 MB)Supplementary Hydrogeological Information (PDF 1 MB)Supplementary Stygofauna Review (PDF 3.8 MB)Status: FinalProponent: Hamersley Iron - Yandi Pty LimitedRelease Date: 1 August 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 6.78 MB) 1572Gidgegannup Granite Quarry, Gidgegannup, City of Swan - inquiry under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 861Summary: The Gidgegannup Granite Quarry proposal is to develop a granite quarry in Gidgegannup which is expected to yield up to 500,000 tonnes of rock per annum. The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Gidgegannup Granite Quarry proposal, in order to extend the ‘Time Limit of Authorisation’ for substantial commencement. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Hanson Construction Materials Pty LtdRelease Date: 25 July 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 783.77 KB) 1571Eastern Ridge Iron Ore Proposal - Extension to Orebodies 24, 25 and 32Summary: The proponent, BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd, proposes a change (referred to in this Report as the proposal) to its approved iron ore proposals in the Eastern Ridge area, located approximately three kilometres north-east of Newman. This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of proposed changes by BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd to its approved iron ore proposals in the Eastern Ridge area.The following supporting documents are additional to or amended since this proposal was advertised for seven day public comment.
Environmental Referral Document (pdf 2.4 Mb)Attachment 1 - Draft Condition Environmental Management Plan (pdf 524 kb)Attachment 2 - Proposed Conditions (pdf 46 kb)Attachment 3 - Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Plan Update (pdf 53 kb)Status: FinalProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 25 July 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.82 MB) 1570Mt Gibson Range Mine Operations, Iron Hill DepositsSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Mount Gibson Mining Limited to mine hematite ore from the Iron Hill and Iron Hill South Deposits (together referred to as the Iron Hill Deposits), located on the Mt Gibson Range. The Mt Gibson Range is comprised of a series of Banded Iron Formation (BIF) ridges, which include Iron Hill and Iron Hill South.Response to Submissions - Part 1 (PDF 7.99 MB)Response to Submissions - Part 2 (PDF 8.01 MB)Response to Submissions - Part 3 (PDF 7.95 MB)Response to Submissions - Part 4 (PDF 4.42 MB)Darwinia masonii and Lepidosperma gibsonii Conservation Genetics Review (PDF 1.84 MB)Flora and Vegetation Assessment Based on Regional and Local Floristic Analysis (PDF 3.99 MB)Level 2 Flora and Vegetation Survey (PDF 8.97 MB)Mason’s Darwinia (Darwinia masonii) IUCN Criteria (PDF 7.19 MB)Monitoring Darwinia Using the Plant Efficiency Analyser (PDF 1.06 MB)Survivorship and Health of Darwinia masonii (PDF 1.35 MB)Troglofauna Assessment (PDF 4.04 MB)Application for a permit to take Declared Rare Flora (DRF): Darwinia masonii (PDF 1.16 MB)Letter from Mt Gibson Mining to DPaW re Darwinia masonni status (PDF 2.94 MB)D.masonii Translocation Proposal and DPaW Approval (PDF 10.9 MB)Dr Grant Wardell-Johnson letter (PDF 16kb)Survival of D.masonii cuttings - EnPeritus letter (PDF 161 kb)Status: FinalProponent: Mount Gibson Mining LimitedRelease Date: 18 July 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.14 MB) 1569Perth - Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section)Summary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by the Commissioner for Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) to construct and operate a freeway-standard dual carriageway between the Reid Highway/Tonkin Highway junction and the Great Northern Highway at Muchea. Response to Submissions - Part 1 (PDF 4.7 MB)
Addendum to Response to Submissions - Part 2 (PDF 313 KB)Status: FinalProponent: Main Roads Western AustraliaRelease Date: 4 July 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 7.27 MB) 1568Wingellina Nickel ProjectSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Hinckley Range Pty Ltd to develop and operate the Wingellina Nickel Mine and associated infrastructure.
Status: FinalProponent: Hinckley Range Pty LtdRelease Date: 20 June 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.05 MB) 1567Christmas Creek Iron Ore Mine ExpansionSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposed change by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG) to the Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Project: East-West Railway Mine Sites Stage B to expand the Christmas Creek Mine.
View the proponents response to submissions. (6 mb)Status: FinalProponent: Fortescue Metals Group LtdRelease Date: 25 May 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 6.15 MB) 1566Gidji Gold Processing Plant, near Kalgoorlie – inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statements 28 & 77Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions and provide advice on changing the proposals relating to the Satellite Gold Roaster and Phase II Expansion of the Gidji Roaster proposals near Kalgoorlie. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty LtdRelease Date: 16 May 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.99 MB) 1565Western Turner Syncline Iron Ore Project – Revised ProposalSummary: The proponent, Hamersley Iron Pty Limited, proposes a change to the approved Western Turner Syncline Iron Ore Project which is located approximately 20 km west of Tom Price. The Western Turner Syncline Project consists of the following two approved proposals: 1. Western Turner Syncline, Section 10 Iron Ore Project (Ministerial Statement 807, 17 September 2009) for an above water table open-cut mine and link to the existing Tom Price Mine operation with an infrastructure corridor; and
2. Western Turner Syncline Stage 2 – B1 and Section 17 Deposits (Ministerial Statement 946, 22 August 2013) for an above and below water table open-cut mine and associated infrastructure.This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposed change by Hamersley Iron Pty Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto Iron Ore) to the Western Turner Syncline Iron Ore Project.Access the proponent's API information here Status: FinalProponent: Hamersley Iron Pty LimitedRelease Date: 11 April 2016Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.08 MB) 1564Jimblebar Iron Ore Project – inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 857Summary: The Jimblebar Iron Ore Project proposal in the Shire of East Pilbara involves an extension to the Wheelarra Hill open pits and overburden storage areas, and the mining of the South Jimblebar and Hashimoto deposits, with disposal of overburden into adjacent Overburden Storage Areas and in-pit disposal.
The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Jimblebar Iron Ore Project proposal. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1564) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).Status: FinalProponent: BHP Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 4 April 2016No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.02 MB) 1563West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Stage 1 - Mine and Rail Proposal - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 881Summary: The West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Stage 1 – Mine and Rail proposal is to develop and operate eight iron ore deposits 35 to 85 km south of Pannawonica and a heavy-haulage railway that connects the mine area to the Anketell Point Port precinct. The Minister for Environment requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Stage 1 – Mine and Rail proposal. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: API Management Pty LimitedRelease Date: 30 November 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.21 MB) 1562Baby Hope ProposalSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Hamersley HMS Pty Limited to develop and operate mine pits and associated infrastructure in the Baby Hope Project Area as an amendment to the existing Hope Downs operations.
Download the proponents API Document (pdf 2 Mb)
Supporting documents to the API
Appendix 1 - Proponent Referral Form (pdf 60 kb)
Appendix 2 - Flora and Vegetation Report (pdf 6.3 Mb)
Appendix 3 - Fauna Survey (pdf 7.4Mb)
Appendix 4 - Troglofauna Report (pdf 4.6 Mb)
Appendix 5 - Hydrology Report (pdf 5.2 Mb)
Appendix 6 - Mine Closure Plan (pdf 2.5 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Hamersley HMS Pty LimitedRelease Date: 16 November 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.65 MB) 1561Browse LNG PrecinctSummary: This report provides the Browse Delegates’ (the Delegates) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the strategic proposal by the Minister for State Development to construct a Common User LNG Precinct at James Price Point in the Kimberley to process gas from the Browse Basin.
The Delegates were tasked with assessing the proposal after the Supreme Court of Western Australia found the Environmental Protection Authority’s July 2012 report was invalid and that there had been no valid assessment under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The EPA, with the Minister for Environment’s approval, delegated its powers to the three delegates.
View and download the proponent's PER document, response to submissions and supporting documents Additional Supporting Document
Appendix 5 - Proponents Response to Submissions on Strategic Assessment Report (pdf 5 Mb)
Appendix 6 - Summary of Call for New Information and Proponents Response to New Information (pdf 455 kb)
Appendix 7 - Browse SAR - Response to Dredging Queries (pdf 1.2 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Minister for State DevelopmentRelease Date: 26 October 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 5.23 MB) 1560Argyle Diamond Mine Underground Project - inquiry under S46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 711Summary: The Argyle Diamond Mine Underground Project is to extend the life of the previous open pit mine at Argyle Diamond Mine and develop an underground diamond mine and associated infrastructure. The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Argyle Diamond Mine Underground Project proposal. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Argyle Diamonds LimitedRelease Date: 7 October 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.12 MB) 1559Orebody 31 Iron Ore Mine ProjectSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd to develop and operate the Orebody 31 Iron Ore Project. BHP Billiton Iron Ore proposes to mine a new iron ore deposit at Orebody 31 located approximately 40 km east of Newman in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The proposal will utilise the existing approved Orebody 18 Hub Mine ore handling facilities, including primary crusher, stockpiles and train load out facilities, located immediately west of Orebody 31. Production from Orebody 31 will replace that from Orebody 18 mine, which is intended to be decommissioned in 2018. The Orebody 31 mine will produce approximately 30 million tonnes per annum of iron ore. The deposit is estimated to be 70 per cent below the water table and therefore the proposal will require mine dewatering of up to 16.2 GL/a to facilitate dry mining conditions. Surplus mine dewater management may include reuse onsite or transfer to other mining operations, discharge to Ophthalmia Dam and surrounding infiltration ponds, and surface discharge to local creek lines. The proposed total clearing for the proposal is up to 2,500 ha of native vegetation in ‘good to excellent’ condition within a development envelope of 4,075 ha.
Download the proponent's API Document (pdf 10.9 Mb) View the supporting documents to the API:Status: FinalProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 7 September 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.2 MB) 1558Marandoo Iron Ore Project - Revised ProposalSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Hamersley Iron Pty Limited to revise the currently operating Marandoo Iron Ore Project. Download the proponent's API document (pdf 5.5 Mb) Supporting document to the API: Appendix A - Proponent Referral Form (pdf 82 kb)Status: FinalProponent: Hamersley Iron Pty LtdRelease Date: 17 August 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.28 MB) 1557Orebody 32 Above Water Table Iron Ore Mine ProjectSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal to develop and operate the Orebody 32 Above Water Table Iron Ore Mine. Download the proponent's API document (pdf 5.5 Mb) Download the supporting documents to the API here:Status: FinalProponent: BHP Billiton Pty LtdRelease Date: 17 August 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.64 MB) 1556Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre – Becher Point, Stage 1 proposal – inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statements 105 & 359Summary: The Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre – Becher Point, Stage 1 proposal is for the creation of a major public recreation area and conservation park at Port Kennedy. Stage 1 of the proposal included a hotel, marina, holiday accommodation, two golf courses, and conservation areas. The Minister for Environment requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing and consolidating the conditions relating to the Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre – Becher Point, Stage 1 proposal. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Western Australian Beach and Golf Resort Pty LtdRelease Date: 10 August 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.24 MB) 1555Cataby Mineral Sands Project, Cataby, Shire of Dandaragan - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 720Summary: The Cataby Mineral Sands proposal is to mine a series of open pits over approximately 25 kilometres (km), within the Cataby Mineral Sands Project located approximately 150 km north of Perth. The Minister for Environment requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Cataby Mineral Sands proposal. This is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: Iluka Resources LimitedRelease Date: 10 August 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.1 MB) 1554Hazelmere Wood Waste to Energy PlantSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) to build and operate a four megawatt (MW) Wood Waste to Energy (WWTE) plant at the existing Hazelmere Recycling Centre, located approximately 14 kilometres (km) north-east of Perth. Download the proponent's Response to Public Submissions (pdf 4.6 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council Release Date: 27 July 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 7.45 MB) 1553Forrestfield Airport LinkSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to extend the Perth rail network from the Bayswater Station/Midland line through to Forrestfield. The proposal includes twin bored tunnels which are approximately five kilometres long, two stations, car parks, dive structures, cross passages, emergency egress shafts, signalling and telecommunication equipment, as well as relocation of underground services (gas and cabling) and the re-alignment of Dundas Road.
Supporting Documents Appendix 1 - Scoping Guidelines (pdf 1 Mb) Appendix 2 - Geotechnical investigations (pdf 20.8 Mb) Appendix 3a - Floristic Surveys East of Dundas Road (pdf 5.6 Mb) Appendix 3b - Floristic Surveys High Wycombe (pdf 20.3 Mb) Appendix 3c - Floristic Surveys High Wycombe addendum (pdf 2.1 Mb) Appendix 3d - Floristic Surveys East of Dundas Road addendum (pdf 2.4 Mb) Appendix 4 - SCP20a confirmation (pdf 88 kb) Appendix 5a - Proponent comment on reconsideration request (pdf 254 kb) Appendix 5b - DER Letter regarding Contamination and Acid Sulfate Soils Management (pdf 436 kb) Appendix 5c - Contamination and Acid Sulfate Soils Management (pdf 2.1 Mb) Appendix 5d - DoTE CA Letter (pdf 4.9 Mb) Appendix 6 - MNES document (pdf 337 kb) Status: FinalProponent: Public Transport AuthorityRelease Date: 13 July 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 8.11 MB) 1552Yoongarillup Mineral Sands ProjectSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the Yoongarillup Mineral Sands Project. The proposal is to develop, mine, rehabilitate and decommission the project. The proposal is located approximately 17 kilometres south east of Busselton. The proposal includes: the construction of the mine and associated infrastructure (offices, workshops, laydown area, roads, and ore processing facilities); the mining and processing of heavy mineral concentrate; the backfilling of mined pits; and the rehabilitation and decommissioning of disturbed areas. Heavy mineral concentrate produced at the mine site will be transported offsite by road for further processing.
Download the proponents response to submissions: Response to submissions Part 1 of 2 (pdf 4.2 Mb) Response to submissions Part 2 of 2 (pdf 12.9 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Doral Mineral Sands Pty LtdRelease Date: 13 July 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 5.75 MB) 1551West Angelas Deposit A west and Deposit F - Revised ProposalSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd. (Robe) to develop and operate the West Angelas Deposit A west and Deposit F – Revised Proposal located approximately 130 kilometres (km) northwest of Newman. Download the proponents API Document (pdf 9 Mb)
Download the supporting documents to the API here:Status: FinalProponent: Robe River Mining Co Pty LtdRelease Date: 22 June 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.46 MB) 1550Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 439Summary: The Minister for Environment requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine proposal. The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.Status: FinalProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdRelease Date: 2 July 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 794.27 KB) 1549Exploration Drilling E70/2227 Feral ProspectSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Hermitage Holdings Pty Ltd (HHPL) to undertake exploration drilling on the Perenjori Hills. HHPL is acting on behalf of the Devereux Syndicate which comprises: Devereux Nominees Pty Ltd, Hermitage Holdings Pty Ltd, Pinecroft Pty Ltd, and Paloma Holdings Pty Ltd.
Download the proponent's response to submissions on the PER (pdf 266 Kb)Status: FinalProponent: Hermitage Holdings Pty LtdRelease Date: 25 May 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.72 MB) 1548Pilbara Iron Ore Project - Revised ProposalSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Flinders Mines Limited to develop and operate the Pilbara Iron Ore – Revised Proposal.
Status: FinalProponent: Flinders Mines LimitedRelease Date: 18 May 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.56 MB) 1547Increase in abstraction and reinjection at Cloudbreak MineSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal to increase groundwater abstraction and reinjection at the operating Cloudbreak Mine. The Minister has nominated Fortescue Metals Group Limited as the proponent responsible for the proposal.
Increase in Groundwater Abstraction and Injection - Supporting Environmental Document (pdf 11Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Fortescue Metals Group LimitedRelease Date: 18 May 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.45 MB) 1546Busselton Regional Aerodrome - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 901Summary: The Minister for Environment requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the operation of the Busselton Regional Aerodrome. The inquiry is in response to a request from the City of Busselton (the proponent) to change certain sections of an approved Busselton Airport Noise Management Plan that relate to the operating hours and the criteria and process for noise amelioration assessment.
The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1546) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
Download the Noise Management Plan from Busselton Airport Website Status: FinalProponent: City of BusseltonRelease Date: 17 April 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 819.67 KB) 1545Heavy Mineral Sands Mine, Beenup,Shire of Augusta – Margaret River - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 434Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions for the Heavy Mineral Sands Mine, Beenup proposal.
The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations (No. 1545) to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).Status: FinalProponent: BHP Titanium Minerals Pty LtdRelease Date: 15 April 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.16 MB) 1544Exploration Drilling Mungada Blue Hills EastSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the proposal by Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Limited (SMC) to undertake an exploration drilling program on the Mungada Ridge.
Program of Work application (pdf 3.19 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Sinosteel Midwest Corporation LimitedRelease Date: 23 March 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.42 MB) 1543Bluewaters Power Station Expansion - Phase III and Phase IV Proposal - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 837Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested (on 16 December 2014) that under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Bluewaters Power Station Expansion – Phase III and Phase IV proposal.
The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the EP Act.Status: FinalProponent: Bluewaters Power 3 Pty LtdRelease Date: 23 March 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 788.07 KB) 1542Albany Port Expansion Project - inquiry under s46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to amend Ministerial Statement 846Summary: The Minister for Environment has requested (on 19 December 2014) that under section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Albany Port Expansion Project proposal.
The following is the EPA’s Report and Recommendations to the Minister pursuant to section 46(6) of the EP Act.Status: FinalProponent: Southern Ports AuthorityRelease Date: 23 March 2015No AppealsClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 786.59 KB) 1541Extension Mining ProposalSummary: This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by the Australian Aboriginal Mining Corporation Pty Ltd (AAMC) to develop and operate the Extension Deposit Iron Ore Mine.
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Appendix 1 - Shapefiles and coordinates (zip 19.1 kb)
Appendix 2 - Biological reports and surveys (zip 23.1 Mb)
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Appendix 1 to the addendum - plant misidentification email (pdf 138 kb)
Appendix 2 to the addendum - revised shapefiles and coordinates (zip 49.1 kb)Status: FinalProponent: Australian Aboriginal Mining Corporation Pty LtdRelease Date: 16 March 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.33 MB) 1540Balla Balla Infrastructure – Rail and Conveyor ProjectSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of its environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Forge Resources Swan Pty Ltd to construct and operate a railway and conveyor line in the Pilbara Region.
Download the appendices to the API document here:Status: FinalProponent: Forge Resources Swan Pty LtdRelease Date: 16 March 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.96 MB) 1539Gorgon Gas Development Fourth Train Expansion Proposal, Barrow IslandSummary: This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for Environment on the outcomes of the EPA’s environmental impact assessment of the proposal by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd to construct and operate the Gorgon Gas Development Fourth Train Expansion Proposal. Download the proponent's response to submissions on the PER. (pdf 1.72 Mb)Status: FinalProponent: Chevron Australia Pty LtdRelease Date: 3 March 2015Appeals ClosedClick here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.15 MB) 1468Environmental and health performance of waste to energy technologiesSummary: Advice of the Environmental Protection Authority to the Minister for Environment under Section 16(e) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 On 16 November 2011, the Minister for Environment wrote to the Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Chairman of the Waste Authority, requesting that the two Authorities investigate the environmental and health performance of waste to energy technologies internationally. This request sought information on: