❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the disposal of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) stored on BHP Billiton's Griffin Venture, focusing on agreements, compliance with the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act, and advice from the Radiological Council.
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I refer to the naturally occurring radioactive material currently being stored by BHP Billiton’s oil production vessel the Griffin Venture . (1) Has an agreement been reached with BHP Billiton regarding the disposal of this material? (2) If yes to (1), what is this agreement? (3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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(1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(1) Has an agreement been reached with BHP Billiton regarding the disposal of this material? (2) If yes to (1), what is this agreement? (3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(2) If yes to (1), what is this agreement? (3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(1) Has an agreement been reached with BHP Billiton regarding the disposal of this material? (2) If yes to (1), what is this agreement? (3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(2) If yes to (1), what is this agreement? (3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(3) Will the minister provide a copy of this agreement? (4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(4) Has the Radiological Council provided advice to the minister or his office that bringing this material ashore would be in breach of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act? I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
I will speak louder to drown out the ringing mobile phone. The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
The PRESIDENT: Is that the usual culprit? I am sorry to interrupt the member. Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
Hon GIZ WATSON: I am sorry, Mr President. I could not hear to the telephone as I was busy reading at the time. (5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(5) If yes to (4), will the minister provide a copy of that advice? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: (1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(1) Yes. (2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(2) It is to be long-term storage on the facility and then disposal down a deep, disused well. With respect to long-term storage, the NORM - naturally occurring radioactive material - waste is being secured in a secure, isolated area on the Griffin Venture until the end of its field life; that is, approximately 2009. The NORM is stored in appropriately labelled, tamper-proof drums within a cargo storage tank. The storage area is well away from normal working areas. The most preferred disposal option discussed at the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources naturally occurring radioactive material liaison meeting was to dispose the NORM waste down a deep, disused well at the end of the field life. The Department of Industry and Resources released that information in a media statement on 7 February 2003. (3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(3) Yes. I refer the member to the minutes of the last BHP-Department of Industry and Resources liaison meeting and the media statement that was released on 7 February 2003. (4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(4) A memorandum of understanding was developed between the Department of Industry and Resources and the Radiological Council on NORM matters. This clearly states the requirements of the Nuclear Waste Storage (Prohibition) Act 1999 in relation to the importation of NORM from offshore petroleum activities. (5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
(5) A copy of the memorandum of understanding is publicly available on the web site of the Department of Industry and Resources.
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