❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses alleged pollution and breaches of licence conditions by KCGM, focusing on vegetation damage from tailings dams. The Minister's response indicates ongoing investigation and a lack of conclusive evidence.
AnsweredQoN 3223Legislative Council
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I refer question on notice Nos 2887 and 2888 of November 10 2005, and a letter of complaint dated November 2005, containing photographic evidence of pollution and breaches of licence conditions which I understand was sent to the Minister for the Environment -
(1) Will the Minister send the Environmental Enforcement Unit to Kalgoorlie as a matter of urgency to collect evidence of pollution and breaches of licence conditions appertaining to KCGM’s operations?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain why does the DoE give KCGM so much latitude in breaching licence conditions in which the evidence is clear and easily identifiable without facing a prosecution, particularly when the offender repeatedly breaches the same licence conditions?
(4) In relation to the letter of complaint with photographic evidence, has KCGM breached its licence conditions?
(5) If yes to (4), will they be prosecuted given they have a history of breaching licence conditions?
(6) If no to (4), why not?
(7) Has KCGM breached the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
causing pollution with the stressing and killing of vegetation caused by seepage from the Fimiston I and Fimiston II tailings dams?
(8) If yes to (7), will they be prosecuted?
(9) If no to (7), why not?
(1) Will the Minister send the Environmental Enforcement Unit to Kalgoorlie as a matter of urgency to collect evidence of pollution and breaches of licence conditions appertaining to KCGM’s operations?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain why does the DoE give KCGM so much latitude in breaching licence conditions in which the evidence is clear and easily identifiable without facing a prosecution, particularly when the offender repeatedly breaches the same licence conditions?
(4) In relation to the letter of complaint with photographic evidence, has KCGM breached its licence conditions?
(5) If yes to (4), will they be prosecuted given they have a history of breaching licence conditions?
(6) If no to (4), why not?
(7) Has KCGM breached the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
causing pollution with the stressing and killing of vegetation caused by seepage from the Fimiston I and Fimiston II tailings dams?
(8) If yes to (7), will they be prosecuted?
(9) If no to (7), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
103 days
1. The Environmental Enforcement Unit has attended Kalgoorlie on a number of occasions in the past year to investigate potential breeches of licence conditions. 2. Not applicable. 3. The DoE is committed to investigating all potential breaches of licence conditions and, depending on the outcome of the investigation, undertakes enforcement action to achieve compliance in a defined and measured manner, in line with the objectives of the legislation being enforced, and it's enforcement policy. Information on the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy is publicly available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au . 4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
2. Not applicable. 3. The DoE is committed to investigating all potential breaches of licence conditions and, depending on the outcome of the investigation, undertakes enforcement action to achieve compliance in a defined and measured manner, in line with the objectives of the legislation being enforced, and it's enforcement policy. Information on the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy is publicly available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au . 4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
3. The DoE is committed to investigating all potential breaches of licence conditions and, depending on the outcome of the investigation, undertakes enforcement action to achieve compliance in a defined and measured manner, in line with the objectives of the legislation being enforced, and it's enforcement policy. Information on the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy is publicly available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au . 4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
9. As per (3).
2. Not applicable. 3. The DoE is committed to investigating all potential breaches of licence conditions and, depending on the outcome of the investigation, undertakes enforcement action to achieve compliance in a defined and measured manner, in line with the objectives of the legislation being enforced, and it's enforcement policy. Information on the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy is publicly available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au . 4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
3. The DoE is committed to investigating all potential breaches of licence conditions and, depending on the outcome of the investigation, undertakes enforcement action to achieve compliance in a defined and measured manner, in line with the objectives of the legislation being enforced, and it's enforcement policy. Information on the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy is publicly available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au . 4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
4. Given the vague reference provided in this question the Department of Environment (DoE) is unable to locate this letter and will need more specific information relating to the date and author of the letter. 5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
5. As per (3). 6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
6. Not applicable. 7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
7. Whilst there may be some indication in the past of stress on vegetation, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the Environmental Protection Act 1986 has been breached as a result of seepage from the Fimiston I and II Tailings Storage Facilities. As a result there are no active investigations into KCGM with respect to seepage, and/or vegetation stress or death surrounding the Fimiston I and II tailings storage facilities. No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
No adverse impacts on vegetation have been observed by DoE inspectors travelling through the area near the Fimiston I and II TSF's in recent times, or during the last site inspection in June 2005. Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
Allegations are regularly made that seepage from KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities is adversely impacting on the surrounding vegetation. The DoE has repeatedly requested further information from complainants and has attempted on numerous occasions to organise site visits with complainants including inviting staff from its Native Vegetation Protection Section in Perth to attend. To date the DoE has been unsuccessful in attaining any evidence that seepage is causing adverse environmental impacts in the area surrounding KCGM's Tailings Storage Facilities or in organising a site visit with the complainant to identify where vegetation stress is occurring. The offer of a joint site visit remains open to complainants. Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
Should evidence become available that supports the claim that seepage the Fimiston I and II is adversely impacting on vegetation in the area, the matter would be fully investigated in accordance with my answer at (3). 8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
8. Not applicable. 9. As per (3).
9. As per (3).
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