❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Department of Mines and Petroleum's actions on climate change, specifically regarding greenhouse gas emissions and geothermal energy. The department confirms its involvement and outlines its activities, funding, staffing, and reporting mechanisms.
AnsweredQoN 3524Legislative Council
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I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to question without notice No. 27, on 16 February 2011 asked by the Hon Giz Watson, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Mines and Petroleum addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
(1) Is the Department of Mines and Petroleum addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
27 days
(1) Yes
(2) Not applicable
(3) Abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
(4)(a) Not applicable
(4)(b) The Department of Mines and Petroleum is the Government's lead agency for geothermal energy resource development and geological storage of greenhouse gases.
(4)(c) Not applicable
(5)(a) The work of the Department of Mines and Petroleum includes investment in the development of appropriate legislation, approvals processes, regulation administration, information delivery, community consultation programs, and specific projects to identify and assess sites for greenhouse gas storage. Much of this work on geothermal energy and storage of greenhouse gases is integrated into other petroleum related resource activities and thus not captured separately. The site identification and assessment work, administered by the Department of Mines and Petroleum, has been allocated $12.3 million for past and future work, and includes funds from the Commonwealth Government, industry and the State Government.
(5)(b) Approximately two FTE staff.
(5)(c) The Department of Mines and Petroleum has in place a rigorous business planning and performance reporting system, including key performance indicators, to deliver effective and efficient services, and key reform initiatives.
(6) Yes
(7) Not applicable
(8)(a) Information on geothermal and greenhouse gas storage matters is provided on the Department of Mines and Petroleum's web page. The Department reports on its performance in delivering these services and initiatives in its annual report.
(8)(b) The Department's web page is updated as required.
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(2) Not applicable
(3) Abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
(4)(a) Not applicable
(4)(b) The Department of Mines and Petroleum is the Government's lead agency for geothermal energy resource development and geological storage of greenhouse gases.
(4)(c) Not applicable
(5)(a) The work of the Department of Mines and Petroleum includes investment in the development of appropriate legislation, approvals processes, regulation administration, information delivery, community consultation programs, and specific projects to identify and assess sites for greenhouse gas storage. Much of this work on geothermal energy and storage of greenhouse gases is integrated into other petroleum related resource activities and thus not captured separately. The site identification and assessment work, administered by the Department of Mines and Petroleum, has been allocated $12.3 million for past and future work, and includes funds from the Commonwealth Government, industry and the State Government.
(5)(b) Approximately two FTE staff.
(5)(c) The Department of Mines and Petroleum has in place a rigorous business planning and performance reporting system, including key performance indicators, to deliver effective and efficient services, and key reform initiatives.
(6) Yes
(7) Not applicable
(8)(a) Information on geothermal and greenhouse gas storage matters is provided on the Department of Mines and Petroleum's web page. The Department reports on its performance in delivering these services and initiatives in its annual report.
(8)(b) The Department's web page is updated as required.
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