❓ Hon Paul Llewellyn questions the Department of Environment (DoE) regarding the Thompson and Brett Review's consideration of historical groundwater levels related to KCGM's tailings dams, specifically whether the reviewers had access to all relevant documents. The Minister's response outlines the review process and timelines for future reports on groundwater levels.
AnsweredQoN 2952Legislative Council
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I refer to a letter dated October 4 2005, reference ceo1127/05 signed by D Carew Hopkins, Acting Director General, Department of Environment (DoE) addressed to Chairperson, Williamstown Residents Committee -
(1) Can the Minister specifically state how the DoE satisfied itself that the relevant information relating to the historical groundwater levels was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett Review, when they did not have access to all of the documents identified by the Williamstown Residents Committee requested from KCGM?
(2) If no to (2), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain what the DoE considers to be the relevant information relating to historical ground water levels mentioned in the letter dated October 4 2005?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister explain why it was not practical for the DoE to review all reference material relating to historical groundwater levels prior to the establishment of the tailings dams in the area, when it is a critical component of the Seepage and Groundwater management plan endorsed by the DoE on September 29 2005?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(1) Can the Minister specifically state how the DoE satisfied itself that the relevant information relating to the historical groundwater levels was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett Review, when they did not have access to all of the documents identified by the Williamstown Residents Committee requested from KCGM?
(2) If no to (2), why not?
(3) Can the Minister explain what the DoE considers to be the relevant information relating to historical ground water levels mentioned in the letter dated October 4 2005?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister explain why it was not practical for the DoE to review all reference material relating to historical groundwater levels prior to the establishment of the tailings dams in the area, when it is a critical component of the Seepage and Groundwater management plan endorsed by the DoE on September 29 2005?
(6) If no to (5), 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
117 days
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: The following information is correct as at 22 December 2005. (1) Appendix A of the Thompson and Brett report outlines the scope of works for the reviewers and in part states: Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 22 December 2005. (1) Appendix A of the Thompson and Brett report outlines the scope of works for the reviewers and in part states: Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Appendix A of the Thompson and Brett report outlines the scope of works for the reviewers and in part states: Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 22 December 2005. (1) Appendix A of the Thompson and Brett report outlines the scope of works for the reviewers and in part states: Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Appendix A of the Thompson and Brett report outlines the scope of works for the reviewers and in part states: Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Resources: The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
The Reviewer will be provided with copies of relevant reports, monitoring data, maps and photographs from KCGM and DoIR. Supplementary information may be obtained, subject to normal protocols, from the Department of Environment. Other parties will be requested by the Minister for State Development to provide technical information relevant to the Review. Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Appendix D of the Thompson and Brett report highlights the daily activities of the reviewers including the time taken to review relevant Departmental files. Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
Thompson and Brett, make no mention of not being provided with sufficient information to undertake their review. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(3) The DoE state in its letter dated 4 October 2005 that the relevant information was considered as part of the Thompson and Brett report. The DoE considers that the reviewer had sufficient knowledge and expertise to complete the scope of works. Appendix C of the Thompson and Brett report provides the CV's of the reviewers. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(5) The Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan was approved by the DoE on 29 September 2005 and was incorporated into the license on 30 September 2005. As part of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan KCGM has committed to preparing a draft report on historical groundwater levels by 31 January 2006 . This will be open for public comment for 3 weeks until 21 February 2006 with the final report on historical levels to be completed by 31 March 2006. This report will be used to finalise the ultimate goals of the Seepage and Groundwater Management Plan prior to the annual review of the plan by 31 August 2006 (including 21 day public comment period). The DoE will review relevant reference material when the report is submitted. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
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