❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the storage of potentially toxic waste at Loongana Lime operations, inquiring about the volume, storage conditions, departmental awareness, inspections, sampling, intended use, disposal plans, and potential for use as fuel.
AnsweredQoN 1642Legislative Council
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I refer to the Bellevue Hazardous Waste Inquiry, and in particular hundreds of 200 litre drums of toxic waste oil/chemicals stored in various locations at Loongana Lime operations in many cases without labelling and identification of these toxic products and no bunding -
(1) Is it correct that in excess of 800 hundred 200 hundred litre drums and up to 2000 drums of toxic waste/chemicals are stored on site as of 11 December 2003?
(2) If no to (1) can the Minister state exactly how many in number of toxic 200 litre drums of toxic waste/chemicals are stored on site as of 11 December 2003?
(3) Can the Minister state how long has the Department of Environment (DOE) been aware of the volume of toxic materials being stored at this location/premises?
(4) If no to (3) why not?
(5) Can the Minister state on how many occasions during the period of this storage of the above referred toxic chemicals has the DOE staff inspected or visited the Loongana Lime premises in the last 2 years?
(6) If no to (5) why not?
(7) Has the DOE taken any samples of any of the unlabelled 200 litre drums of toxic waste oil/chemicals?
(8) If no to (7) why not?
(9) If yes will the Minister table all the results?
(10) Can the Minister state for what purposes and use were the toxic goods intended for on the site/premises?
(11) If no to (10) why not?
(12) Can the Minister state specifically at what location or site will in excess of 800 hundred 200 litre drums of toxic waste oil/chemicals will be disposed at?
(13) If no to (12) why not?
(14) Can the Minister state the rationale and reasons as to why the waste oil stored in 200 litre drums cannot be burnt and used as fuel in the Loongana Lime kilns?
(15) If no to (14) why not?
(1) Is it correct that in excess of 800 hundred 200 hundred litre drums and up to 2000 drums of toxic waste/chemicals are stored on site as of 11 December 2003?
(2) If no to (1) can the Minister state exactly how many in number of toxic 200 litre drums of toxic waste/chemicals are stored on site as of 11 December 2003?
(3) Can the Minister state how long has the Department of Environment (DOE) been aware of the volume of toxic materials being stored at this location/premises?
(4) If no to (3) why not?
(5) Can the Minister state on how many occasions during the period of this storage of the above referred toxic chemicals has the DOE staff inspected or visited the Loongana Lime premises in the last 2 years?
(6) If no to (5) why not?
(7) Has the DOE taken any samples of any of the unlabelled 200 litre drums of toxic waste oil/chemicals?
(8) If no to (7) why not?
(9) If yes will the Minister table all the results?
(10) Can the Minister state for what purposes and use were the toxic goods intended for on the site/premises?
(11) If no to (10) why not?
(12) Can the Minister state specifically at what location or site will in excess of 800 hundred 200 litre drums of toxic waste oil/chemicals will be disposed at?
(13) If no to (12) why not?
(14) Can the Minister state the rationale and reasons as to why the waste oil stored in 200 litre drums cannot be burnt and used as fuel in the Loongana Lime kilns?
(15) If no to (14) why not?
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Answered
9 March 2004
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
88 days
This advice is current as of 19 February 2004. (1) Approximately 2000 drums of what the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is advised by Loongana Lime Pty Ltd is waste grease, not toxic waste, are being stored at its premises in Kalgoorlie. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(1) Approximately 2000 drums of what the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is advised by Loongana Lime Pty Ltd is waste grease, not toxic waste, are being stored at its premises in Kalgoorlie. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable. (3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(15) Not applicable
(1) Approximately 2000 drums of what the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is advised by Loongana Lime Pty Ltd is waste grease, not toxic waste, are being stored at its premises in Kalgoorlie. (2) Not applicable. (3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable. (3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(3) The DEP became aware of these drums on 9 December 2003. (4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(4) Not applicable. (5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(5) The DEP undertook a full site inspection on 14 October 2002. In addition, 15 site visits have been undertaken in response to complaints from the public. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(6) Not applicable. (7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(7) Yes, samples were taken in the week of 26 to 30 January 2004. (8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(8) Not applicable. (9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(9) Only preliminary results have been received at this stage, and the DEP is waiting for the laboratory to finish its quality assurance checks on the samples. However, the results of the sampling may not be tabled until after the investigation into Loongana Lime is completed. They form part of the investigation into Loongana Lime, and form part of the evidence being collected for that inquiry. (10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(10) The DEP understands that the previous owners intended to convert the waste grease into diesel through pyrolysis. (11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(11) Not applicable. (12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(12) No. (13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(13) The responsibility for identifying an appropriate disposal site for the drums rests with Loongana Lime Pty Ltd. The DEP has received a disposal plan from Loongana Lime, but the DEP is awaiting confirmation of the sample results before supporting a final disposal plan. (14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(14) The DEP understands waste grease is too thick to go through the fuel injection system for the kilns at Loongana Lime’s Yarri Rd plant. The Department of Environment is also investigating if some of the drums contained oil. (15) Not applicable
(15) Not applicable
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