❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about sanctions against companies failing to meet environmental conditions. The response details companies found non-compliant and actions taken.
AnsweredQoN 2620Legislative Council
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I refer to the Budget Papers page 843, Environmental Compliance Audits, and ask -
(1) Has the Environmental Protection Agency pursued sanctions against companies whose projects fail to meet environmental conditions?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) which companies; and
(b) what sanctions?
(1) Has the Environmental Protection Agency pursued sanctions against companies whose projects fail to meet environmental conditions?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) which companies; and
(b) what sanctions?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 September 2010
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
70 days
(1) The Environmental Protection Authority is an independent advisory body and does not have powers to monitor and enforce compliance under the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
(EP Act).
The General Manager of the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, and prior to 27 November 2009 the Chief Executive of the Department of Environment and Conservation, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of proposals and determining whether the implementation conditions have been complied with. If a non-compliance is identified enforcement action is taken.
(2)(a) For the 2009/2010 financial year the following companies were found not to have complied with the relevant implementation conditions relating to their proposals.
ARC Energy Limited and Origin Energy Developments;
Bemax Resources Ltd incorporating Cable Sands;
CSR Gyprock Fibre Cement;
Department of Water;
Fremantle Ports;
GeraldtonPortAuthority;
Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Ltd;
HISmelt (Operations) Pty Ltd;
KalgoorlieConsolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd;
Midland Development Authority;
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Pty Ltd;
Shire of SharkBay;
Tallwood Nominees Pty Ltd;
Tiwest Pty Ltd; and
Water Corporation.
(2)(b) In respect of each non-compliance identified the proponents were required to take action. In most instances, the proponent's implementation of the proposal is now in compliance with the relevant conditions. Where a non-compliance is continuing, investigations are being pursued to inform appropriate enforcement action.
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Environmental Protection Act 1986
(EP Act).
The General Manager of the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, and prior to 27 November 2009 the Chief Executive of the Department of Environment and Conservation, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of proposals and determining whether the implementation conditions have been complied with. If a non-compliance is identified enforcement action is taken.
(2)(a) For the 2009/2010 financial year the following companies were found not to have complied with the relevant implementation conditions relating to their proposals.
ARC Energy Limited and Origin Energy Developments;
Bemax Resources Ltd incorporating Cable Sands;
CSR Gyprock Fibre Cement;
Department of Water;
Fremantle Ports;
GeraldtonPortAuthority;
Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Ltd;
HISmelt (Operations) Pty Ltd;
KalgoorlieConsolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd;
Midland Development Authority;
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Pty Ltd;
Shire of SharkBay;
Tallwood Nominees Pty Ltd;
Tiwest Pty Ltd; and
Water Corporation.
(2)(b) In respect of each non-compliance identified the proponents were required to take action. In most instances, the proponent's implementation of the proposal is now in compliance with the relevant conditions. Where a non-compliance is continuing, investigations are being pursued to inform appropriate enforcement action.
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