❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding odour emissions from the Loongana Lime plant affecting residents in Ninga Mia and Kalgoorlie. The questioner probes the Department of Environment's (DoE) actions and justifications related to managing these emissions and protecting the community.
AnsweredQoN 2881Legislative Council
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I refer to the Loongana Lime plant which emits odour emissions that affect the health, welfare, amenity of nearby residents at Ninga Mia and Kalgoorlie -
(1) Is it correct on the October 6 2005, that Mr Wayne Astill from the Department of Environment (DoE) was interviewed and on ABC radio and stated “If odour issues reoccur we’ll put another condition back on the licence to stop them using the kiln on oil when it blows towards town or we’ll consider an environmental protection notice which does the same thing or look at further action under the Act’?
(2) If no to (1), can the Minister explain what specifically did Mr Wayne Astill state?
(3) Can the Minister explain how the DoE can claim they will consider an environmental protection notice if odour issues reoccur given that the Department has over the last four years at various times failed to take any strong enforcement action to prevent an ongoing repeat of odour emissions despite complaints from members of the public?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister identify the number of complaints or incidents needed to be received or identified by the Department from the community before the licence is amended to stop Loongana Lime using the kiln oil when the winds are blowing towards town?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Can the Minister explain why the DoE over the past four years has constantly focused its resources on defending Loongana lime operations and not on protecting the community and environment from odours generated from the premises?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Is it correct that Loongana Lime in a letter dated June 15 2005, addressed to DoE stated ‘The imposition of the wind direction clause has caused severe financial difficulties (more than $250 k/month in extra fuel costs) and also caused less than optimum kiln operating conditions’?
(10) If yes to (9), can the Minister state on what date the licence condition preventing the licensee from burning waste oil when the wind blows towards town was imposed?
(11) Can the Minister explain how the justification for the licence condition came about which prevented Loongana Lime from burning waste oil when the wind blows towards town?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Can the Minister explain why Loongana Lime has not connected to gas instead of continuing to burn waste oil given the company claims it has been losing $250 k/month in extra fuel costs?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
(1) Is it correct on the October 6 2005, that Mr Wayne Astill from the Department of Environment (DoE) was interviewed and on ABC radio and stated “If odour issues reoccur we’ll put another condition back on the licence to stop them using the kiln on oil when it blows towards town or we’ll consider an environmental protection notice which does the same thing or look at further action under the Act’?
(2) If no to (1), can the Minister explain what specifically did Mr Wayne Astill state?
(3) Can the Minister explain how the DoE can claim they will consider an environmental protection notice if odour issues reoccur given that the Department has over the last four years at various times failed to take any strong enforcement action to prevent an ongoing repeat of odour emissions despite complaints from members of the public?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister identify the number of complaints or incidents needed to be received or identified by the Department from the community before the licence is amended to stop Loongana Lime using the kiln oil when the winds are blowing towards town?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Can the Minister explain why the DoE over the past four years has constantly focused its resources on defending Loongana lime operations and not on protecting the community and environment from odours generated from the premises?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Is it correct that Loongana Lime in a letter dated June 15 2005, addressed to DoE stated ‘The imposition of the wind direction clause has caused severe financial difficulties (more than $250 k/month in extra fuel costs) and also caused less than optimum kiln operating conditions’?
(10) If yes to (9), can the Minister state on what date the licence condition preventing the licensee from burning waste oil when the wind blows towards town was imposed?
(11) Can the Minister explain how the justification for the licence condition came about which prevented Loongana Lime from burning waste oil when the wind blows towards town?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Can the Minister explain why Loongana Lime has not connected to gas instead of continuing to burn waste oil given the company claims it has been losing $250 k/month in extra fuel costs?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
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Answered
14 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
124 days
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: The following information is correct as at 7 December 2005. (1) Yes, this is what Mr Astill recalls as saying. No transcript has been sought for the interview. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 7 December 2005. (1) Yes, this is what Mr Astill recalls as saying. No transcript has been sought for the interview. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, this is what Mr Astill recalls as saying. No transcript has been sought for the interview. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 7 December 2005. (1) Yes, this is what Mr Astill recalls as saying. No transcript has been sought for the interview. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, this is what Mr Astill recalls as saying. No transcript has been sought for the interview. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(3) The Department of Environment (DoE) have explained that they implemented a licence condition in 2004 to prevent Loongana Lime burning recycled oil when the wind direction was towards residential areas of Kalgoorlie Boulder. This condition was imposed following a determination by the Minister for the Environment on appeal 159/2003, that included in part: Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
Until such time that odour reductions are implemented and validated to the satisfaction of the DEP, the licence should place restrictions on the burning of waste oil in the kilns, as a minimum, when winds are blowing towards the residential areas of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
The DoE considers that Loongana Lime have been able to demonstrate this improvement in their licence application of 2005. If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
If odours are detected at unacceptable levels or frequency, the Department have explained that they would consider a licence amendment, or other enforcement action as appropriate, to once again restrict the company from burning recycled oil when the wind is blowing towards residential areas. However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
However, in order to facilitate this matter the DoE have explained that they are in the process of commissioning a study into odours around Loongana Lime. It is anticipated by the DoE that this will be an integrated package that includes selected residents adjacent to Loongana Lime being asked to record details of any odour emission over the summer, provision of sampling equipment to some of those residents to enable a grab sample to be collected and analysed, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) analysis by DoE field staff around the facility. This is coupled to the dust monitoring already being undertaken by the DoE at Ninga Mia, near Loongana Lime. This also includes a regular patrol of the perimeter of the facility by DoE staff. It is considered by the DoE that these proactive measures will ensure Kalgoorlie Boulder residents are protected against the risk of unreasonable odours from Loongana Lime. It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
It should be noted that this matter is currently under appeal and is subject to review through the appeals process. (4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(5) See answer to Question 3. (6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(7) See answer to question 3. (8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(9) Yes. (10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(10) The licence condition was imposed on 16 August 2004, however Loongana Lime had until 18 September 2004 to install the meteorological equipment necessary to satisfactorily implement the condition. (11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(11) The basis for the Minister for the Environment's decision on appeal 159/2003 is publicly available on the Office of Appeal Convenors website at www.appeals.dpc.wa.gov.au . (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(13) The DoE understand the decision by Loongana Lime to use recycled oil instead of gas is a commercial one. (14) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable.
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