❓ Hon Giz Watson inquires about the notification requirements for mining companies stockpiling uranium ore, and the public accessibility of this information. The Minister's response clarifies the notification process and explains why the information is generally not public.
AnsweredQoN 4993Legislative Council
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(2) Are mining companies required to notify the State Government if uranium ore is being stockpiled in this way?
(3) If yes to (2), what is the notification process?
(4) How much of the information is available to the public, and will the Minister advise where the public can access this information?
(3) If yes to (2), what is the notification process?
(4) How much of the information is available to the public, and will the Minister advise where the public can access this information?
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Answered
18 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Employment Protection
Response time
35 days
The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) has advised the Minister for Employment Protection:
(1) The Radiation Health Branch of the Health Department is responsible for controlling the transport of radioactive materials through the
Radiation Safety Act (1975),
Radiation Safety (Transport Radioactive Materials) Regulations (2002) and Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material - Radiation Safety Series No. 2 ARPANSA.
(2) The State Government requires the relevant authorities be notified by mining companies of storage of any mineral ore, concentrate or by-product that meets the definition of a radioactive material under the
Radiation Safety Act (1975).
In addition, the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations (1995) require that radioactive materials may not be removed from a mining operation without prior approval of the State Mining Engineer.
(3) Mining companies notify the Radiological Council by letter and submit applications for relevant licences and registrations where applicable. The State Mining Engineer is also notified.
(4) Typically this information is not available to the public for commercial and also security reasons.
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(1) The Radiation Health Branch of the Health Department is responsible for controlling the transport of radioactive materials through the
Radiation Safety Act (1975),
Radiation Safety (Transport Radioactive Materials) Regulations (2002) and Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material - Radiation Safety Series No. 2 ARPANSA.
(2) The State Government requires the relevant authorities be notified by mining companies of storage of any mineral ore, concentrate or by-product that meets the definition of a radioactive material under the
Radiation Safety Act (1975).
In addition, the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations (1995) require that radioactive materials may not be removed from a mining operation without prior approval of the State Mining Engineer.
(3) Mining companies notify the Radiological Council by letter and submit applications for relevant licences and registrations where applicable. The State Mining Engineer is also notified.
(4) Typically this information is not available to the public for commercial and also security reasons.
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