❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks an update on the EPA's assessment of an application, likely related to Alcoa's operations, focusing on the timeline for assessment, approval, or rejection. The response indicates ongoing assessment due to complexity and public input.
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(b) if yes, what was the outcome; and (c) if not, when will the application be assessed and approved or rejected?
(c) if not, when will the application be assessed and approved or rejected?
b) Answered in Question (a). c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
(c) if not, when will the application be assessed and approved or rejected?
b) Answered in Question (a). c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
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Answered
12 November 2002
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
28 days
a) No, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is still assessing the application. The independent technical review of Alcoa's noise emissions is almost complete and will soon be released publicly. Further time will then be allowed for public comment on the application before the EPA considers the matter.
b) Answered in Question (a).
c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
b) Answered in Question (a).
c) It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for assessment and approval or rejection of a complex application of this nature, because of the detailed technical evaluation and substantial community input needed. Current estimates indicate the EPA assessment would be completed in the first half of 2003.
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