Home›Questions on Notice›QoN 6236

❓ I refer to the government's Implementation Plan in response to the Final Report of the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation, specifically Action 5a, and ask: (a) Ha

AnsweredQoN 6236Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 June 2020

Member

Mr W.R. Marmion

Portfolio

Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the government's Implementation Plan in response to the Final Report of the Independent Scientific Panel Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation, specifically Action 5a, and ask: (a) Has a draft process and procedures document been prepared that covers the proposed new requirement for consent of relevant traditional owners before hydraulic fracture stimulation production is permitted, and if not, when is it likely to be completed and available for stakeholders to examine; (b) Will the draft process and procedures be displayed on the Implementation Plan website prior to seekingconsent of traditional owners; (c) Will the final requirement for consent of traditional owners before hydraulic fracture stimulation production is permitted be a veto power, and will this be implemented by regulation, legislation or by some other mechanism; (d) Does Action 5a, which refers to "production" apply to exploration permits as well as production licences; (e) Will the draft process and procedures document allow for a dispute resolution process and a mechanism for the Minister to intervene and if necessary make a final determination; (f) What consultation has been undertaken to date with traditional owners in developing the draft process and procedures; and (g) When will the final process and procedures document be completed and approved by the government and will legislation be required to implement any of its requirements?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered

11 August 2020

Responded by

Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations

Response time

6 days

(a)        No. The target completion date as set out in the Government’s implementation plan is December 2020.
However, some delays have been experienced due to COVID-19. Outstanding actions except those requiring legislative change, are due to be implemented by 31 December 2020.
Information describing the process for consent of relevant traditional owners will be published on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s website once it is finalised.
(b)       See answer (a).
(c)        The mechanism for requiring the consent of traditional owners will be finalised after the Government has had the opportunity to consider stakeholder feedback arising from the consultation process.
(d)       No
(e)        No
(f)        Specific consultation with Traditional Owners on the mechanism has been delayed by COVID-19 restrictions.
(g)       The target completion date as set out in the Government’s implementation plan is December 2020. Any legislative amendments will be confirmed following consultation.

View on Parliament of WA