❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about blast monitoring in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, specifically regarding the number of monitors, data collection, and compliance with Australian Standards for ground vibration. The Minister provides detailed information, including data from Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) and confirms no exceedances of the 10mm/s limit.
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In regard to the town of Kalgoorlie, the location of blast monitors and the Australian Standard for ground vibration in relation to (ppv) peak particle velocity, I ask -
(1) How many blast monitors do companies have in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area?
(2) How many blast monitors does the Minister’s Department or any Government Agency have in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area?
(3) Who is responsible for collecting and verifying data obtained from any such blast monitors?
(4) For what purpose does the person collecting the data collect it?
(5) What is done with that data once collected?
(6) If the Minister’s Department receives any data -
(a) how often is the data provided;
(b) how often is it analysed;
(c) how often is it checked; and
(d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(7) If the Minister’s Department receives any data in its roll as an Agency of Government, who is the user or owner of that data?
(8) Can the Minister table all results from blast monitors received by her Department in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area during the term of this Government?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) Have any mine site blasts created ground level vibrations above 10mm/sec (ppv) in the Kalgoorlie area over the term of this Government?
(11) How many blasts have there been in the Kalgoorlie area in recorded data provided to the Minister’s Department during the term of this Government?
(12) What are the various (ppv) peak particle velocity levels established within the Australian Standard (AS 2187) for ground vibration for various human or structural impacts?
(1) How many blast monitors do companies have in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area?
(2) How many blast monitors does the Minister’s Department or any Government Agency have in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area?
(3) Who is responsible for collecting and verifying data obtained from any such blast monitors?
(4) For what purpose does the person collecting the data collect it?
(5) What is done with that data once collected?
(6) If the Minister’s Department receives any data -
(a) how often is the data provided;
(b) how often is it analysed;
(c) how often is it checked; and
(d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(7) If the Minister’s Department receives any data in its roll as an Agency of Government, who is the user or owner of that data?
(8) Can the Minister table all results from blast monitors received by her Department in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area during the term of this Government?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) Have any mine site blasts created ground level vibrations above 10mm/sec (ppv) in the Kalgoorlie area over the term of this Government?
(11) How many blasts have there been in the Kalgoorlie area in recorded data provided to the Minister’s Department during the term of this Government?
(12) What are the various (ppv) peak particle velocity levels established within the Australian Standard (AS 2187) for ground vibration for various human or structural impacts?
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Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for the Environment
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(b) how often is it analysed; (c) how often is it checked; and (d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(c) how often is it checked; and (d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(1) There are twelve. Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operates six monitoring stations in the vicinity of its Fimiston Open Pit operation and six monitoring stations in the vicinity of its Mt Charlotte operation. (2) None. (3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(2) None. (3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(c) how often is it checked; and (d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(d) for what purpose does the Department receive or hold this data?
(1) There are twelve. Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operates six monitoring stations in the vicinity of its Fimiston Open Pit operation and six monitoring stations in the vicinity of its Mt Charlotte operation. (2) None. (3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(2) None. (3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(3) KCGM is responsible for the monitoring and review of the ground vibration and air blast overpressure arising from blasting carried out by the company. (4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(4) KCGM carries out monitoring in order to: · fulfil its statutory obligations set out in Ministerial Conditions (in Ministerial Statement 188 for Fimiston Open Pit operations and in Ministerial Statement 505 for Mt Charlotte Gold Mine) · monitor and improve its environmental performance. (5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(5) The data collected through the monitoring programme are: · downloaded from the data loggers and entered into KCGM’s database · checked by KCGM staff for quality and completeness · reviewed by KCGM staff and compared with established environmental criteria · reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (for Fimiston Open Pit operations only, in accordance with the project’s statutory requirements) on a 3-monthly basis · where monitoring results indicate unacceptable vibration levels, KCGM makes modifications to future blast design. · Blast monitoring levels are regulated by the DEP under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and any exceedences are reviewed by the DEP and action taken in accordance with the Enforcement and Prosecution Policy, Department of Environment (Draft). (6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(6) (a) Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports for the Fimiston operation are provided on a 3-monthly basis to the DEP’s Audit Section. Annual environmental reports (AER) containing summary results of noise and vibration monitoring for both Fimiston and Mt Charlotte operations are sent to the DEP’s Kalgoorlie Regional Office. Blast monitoring data for individual events are made available upon request to the DEP. (b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(b) KCGM analyses the data from blast monitors following each blast. (c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(c) The DEP reviews the Noise and Blast Monitoring data on a quarterly basis. (d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(d) The information is received by the DEP as part of the information it uses to control implementation of proposals and to verify compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(7) KCGM is the owner of the data. The DEP may use the data as part of its verification of compliance with Ministerial Conditions. (8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(8) Yes. I now seek leave to table this information – Attachment 1. (9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(9) Not applicable. (10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(10) None of the blast vibration data contained in KCGM’s Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports to the DEP in the term of this Government have exceeded 10mm/s. (11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(11) KCGM Noise and Blast Monitoring Quarterly reports indicate that 1052 blasts have been carried out since January 2001. (12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
(12) AS2187 recommends a maximum Peak Particle Velocity (ppv) of 10mm/s for houses, low-rise residential and commercial buildings not constructed with reinforced concrete.
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