❓ Question regarding investigation and remediation of contamination at the Coolgardie State Battery Mineral Processing Reserve 9435, specifically concerning mercury contamination. The Department of Mines and Petroleum has not conducted an investigation and refers responsibility to the Department of Environment Regulation.
AnsweredQoN 1124Legislative Council
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I
refer to the Coolgardie State Battery Mineral Processing Reserve 9435 and the
report by CSIRO Minerals, which may be found at: http://www.robinchapple.com/sites/default/files/Hg%20speciation%20results.pdf , and ask: (a) has
the Department of Mines and Petroleum worked with the responsible parties, including the Department of
Environment Regulation and the Contaminated Sites Committee to conduct an
investigation of this site for contamination; (b) if
yes to (a), is this a contaminated site; (c) if
no to (a), why not; (d) if
yes to (b), who is responsible for ensuring remediation occurs; (e) if
yes to (b), when will remediation occur; and (f) if
the site is contaminated but remediation will not occur, why not?
refer to the Coolgardie State Battery Mineral Processing Reserve 9435 and the
report by CSIRO Minerals, which may be found at: http://www.robinchapple.com/sites/default/files/Hg%20speciation%20results.pdf , and ask: (a) has
the Department of Mines and Petroleum worked with the responsible parties, including the Department of
Environment Regulation and the Contaminated Sites Committee to conduct an
investigation of this site for contamination; (b) if
yes to (a), is this a contaminated site; (c) if
no to (a), why not; (d) if
yes to (b), who is responsible for ensuring remediation occurs; (e) if
yes to (b), when will remediation occur; and (f) if
the site is contaminated but remediation will not occur, why not?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
49 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum advises:
(a)
No
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
The Coolgardie Battery Site is located on Mineral Processing Crown Reserve 9435 vested with Perth Mint.
(d)
- (e)
Not applicable
(f)
This question should be referred to the Minister for Environment as the Department of Environment Regulation has responsibility.
(a)
No
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
The Coolgardie Battery Site is located on Mineral Processing Crown Reserve 9435 vested with Perth Mint.
(d)
- (e)
Not applicable
(f)
This question should be referred to the Minister for Environment as the Department of Environment Regulation has responsibility.
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