❓ A parliamentary question regarding potential environmental regulation breaches by Cosmic Resources Pty Ltd's quarrying activities near Donnybrook. The Minister's response indicates no recorded breaches and outlines departmental responsibilities.
AnsweredQoN 2448Legislative Council
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I refer to the Irishtown Crown Reserves Numbers 21583, 2720 (5804) 2720 (5805), in particular the sandstone quarry situated on Irishtown Road near Donnybrook, and I ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware of any regulations contravened by the commercial quarrying company Cosmic Resources Pty Ltd (formerly known as Irishtown Sandstone Pty Ltd), in relation to, -
(a) noise pollution;
(b) dust pollution; and/or
(c) water degradation?
(2) If yes to (1), can the Minister outline what form of redress has occurred?
(3) Has the Environmental Protection Authority performed an environmental assessment on the area and if so, when and what were the findings?
(4) Can the Minister outline which department is responsible for overseeing the quarrying activities on this Crown Land and ensuring regulations are followed?
(1) Is the Minister aware of any regulations contravened by the commercial quarrying company Cosmic Resources Pty Ltd (formerly known as Irishtown Sandstone Pty Ltd), in relation to, -
(a) noise pollution;
(b) dust pollution; and/or
(c) water degradation?
(2) If yes to (1), can the Minister outline what form of redress has occurred?
(3) Has the Environmental Protection Authority performed an environmental assessment on the area and if so, when and what were the findings?
(4) Can the Minister outline which department is responsible for overseeing the quarrying activities on this Crown Land and ensuring regulations are followed?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
35 days
(1-2) I have been advised by the Department of Environment and Conservation that it has not recorded any breaches under the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
or the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 for noise/dust pollution or water degradation by Cosmic Resources Pty Ltd at this premises.
(3) The proposed expansion of the quarry was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in November 2008 and on 29 July 2009, the EPA determined that the proposal did not warrant formal assessment.
(4) I have been advised that the Department of Mines and Petroleum oversees the mining tenement for this quarry. DEC administers the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations,which would apply in the event of a breach relating to emissions from the quarry. The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup also has delegated authority from DEC under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations should there be breaches relating to noise from the quarry.
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Environmental Protection Act 1986
or the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 for noise/dust pollution or water degradation by Cosmic Resources Pty Ltd at this premises.
(3) The proposed expansion of the quarry was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in November 2008 and on 29 July 2009, the EPA determined that the proposal did not warrant formal assessment.
(4) I have been advised that the Department of Mines and Petroleum oversees the mining tenement for this quarry. DEC administers the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations,which would apply in the event of a breach relating to emissions from the quarry. The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup also has delegated authority from DEC under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations should there be breaches relating to noise from the quarry.
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