❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for the Environment regarding the DEC's concerns about odour emissions from nickel storage at the Esperance port and the importance of the 'premises boundary' under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The Minister confirms the DEC's concerns and clarifies the definition of 'premises boundary'.
AnsweredQoN 4970Legislative Council
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(1) Can the Minister explain was the DEC concerned to state ‘The DEC has received several recent odour complaints, and due to the close proximity to nearby residents, it is expected that that the Esp PA will ensure all possible points where odour may escape the nickel storage and handling system will be appropriately repaired or managed to ensure there are no unreasonable emissions outside the premises boundary’?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain what is the importance under the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
, of the DEC referring to the ‘premises boundary’ for any emissions at any premises?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain what is the importance under the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
, of the DEC referring to the ‘premises boundary’ for any emissions at any premises?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
48 days
(1) DEC was concerned about odour emissions from the storage and handling of nickel concentrate at the Esperance port and about complaints received. The letter referred to and further correspondence directed the Esperance Port Authority to investigate ways of preventing odour emissions through management techniques and repair of the handling system.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The premises boundary in this instance refers to the area of the port that is licensed as a prescribed premises under Section 56 (1) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
. DEC is concerned that odours that may affect the community do not extend beyond the premises boundary.
(4) Not applicable.
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(2) Not applicable.
(3) The premises boundary in this instance refers to the area of the port that is licensed as a prescribed premises under Section 56 (1) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
. DEC is concerned that odours that may affect the community do not extend beyond the premises boundary.
(4) Not applicable.
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