❓ Question regarding the Minister's decision to override EPA and Appeals Convenor regarding Hanson's Red Hill Quarry expansion, seeking details on negotiation timelines, project support, plan publication, and public comment opportunities. The Minister's answer refers to legal obligations and states the consultation process is nearing completion, with publication of conditions mandated by law. Public consultation already occurred during the original EPA assessment.
AnsweredQoN 5342Legislative Council
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I refer to the Minister's decision to over-ride both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Appeals Convenor to uphold Hanson's appeal regarding the expansion of the Red Hill Quarry, and I ask -
(1) How long will the Minister continue negotiating conditions to enable this quarry expansion to go ahead?
(2) If agreement with other agencies cannot be reached within a reasonable timeframe, will the Minister cease his support for this project?
(3) Should the Minister be successful in negotiating conditions for this project, will the revised project plan be made public, and if so, when?
(4) What opportunities will there be for public comment on any revised expansion plan?
(1) How long will the Minister continue negotiating conditions to enable this quarry expansion to go ahead?
(2) If agreement with other agencies cannot be reached within a reasonable timeframe, will the Minister cease his support for this project?
(3) Should the Minister be successful in negotiating conditions for this project, will the revised project plan be made public, and if so, when?
(4) What opportunities will there be for public comment on any revised expansion plan?
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Answered
15 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
56 days
(1)-(2) As required by section 45(1) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986,
the Minister for Environment is currently in the process of consulting with decision making authorities on whether or not the proposal may be implemented, and if so, the conditions to which that implementation should be subject. I am advised that this consultation process is close to being concluded.
(3) Section 45(5)(b) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
provides that a Statement setting out any implementation conditions is required to be published as soon as practicable after identified parties are notified of the decision.
(4) Public consultation was undertaken as part of the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment of the original proposal.
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Environmental Protection Act 1986,
the Minister for Environment is currently in the process of consulting with decision making authorities on whether or not the proposal may be implemented, and if so, the conditions to which that implementation should be subject. I am advised that this consultation process is close to being concluded.
(3) Section 45(5)(b) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
provides that a Statement setting out any implementation conditions is required to be published as soon as practicable after identified parties are notified of the decision.
(4) Public consultation was undertaken as part of the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment of the original proposal.
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