❓ A parliamentary question regarding Cockburn Cement's potential burning of hazardous waste at its Munster plant, focusing on emission limits and government regulation. The Minister's response indicates no approval for burning waste oils or tyres has been granted, and existing regulations will be considered.
AnsweredQoN 12Legislative Council
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COCKBURN CEMENT — MUNSTER PLANT
(1) Can the minister confirm that Cockburn Cement has commenced or will commence trials of burning hazardous waste such as waste oils and tyres at its Munster plant? (2) Can the minister confirm that all current emission limits and targets that apply to stack emissions from all stacks at Cockburn Cement as part of its licence conditions will continue to apply during trial burning of these waste products; and, if not, why not? (3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
(1) Can the minister confirm that Cockburn Cement has commenced or will commence trials of burning hazardous waste such as waste oils and tyres at its Munster plant? (2) Can the minister confirm that all current emission limits and targets that apply to stack emissions from all stacks at Cockburn Cement as part of its licence conditions will continue to apply during trial burning of these waste products; and, if not, why not? (3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(2) Can the minister confirm that all current emission limits and targets that apply to stack emissions from all stacks at Cockburn Cement as part of its licence conditions will continue to apply during trial burning of these waste products; and, if not, why not? (3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(2) Can the minister confirm that all current emission limits and targets that apply to stack emissions from all stacks at Cockburn Cement as part of its licence conditions will continue to apply during trial burning of these waste products; and, if not, why not? (3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(3) Can the minister confirm that the current government policy on licensing and enforcement is based upon industry self-regulation with oversight by the environmental agencies? (4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(4) If no, what policy has the government adopted for the regulation of prescribed premises? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(1) I have been advised that the Environmental Protection Authority has determined that Cockburn Cement’s proposal for reinstatement of fuel oil storage tanks for operations at its Munster plant be “not assessed—public advice given and managed under part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, works approval”. The appeal period closes on 15 March 2010. The Department of Environment and Conservation has advised me that it has not assessed or approved a proposal for the burning of waste oils or tyres at the Munster site. (2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(2) I understand that a proposal of this nature will need to be thoroughly assessed through a works approval process to determine whether the proposal is environmentally acceptable. Should a works approval be granted for this proposal, DEC has advised me that it would consider what licence conditions would be required to regulate and monitor gaseous emissions and amend the licence accordingly prior to commencement of operation. (3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
(3)–(4) The current approach of the department towards licensing and enforcement is based on industry being regulated via compliance with environmental approvals, such as licences and notices, which impose conditions and other requirements on industry. Regulation is overseen by DEC to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and its regulations.
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