INTRODUCTION
- Project Background
- Purpose and Scope of the Application
- Applicant/Occupier Details
- Prescribed Premises Details
- Other Approvals
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Siting and Location
The material selection must be located within the proposed Prescribed Premises Boundary (PPB) (Figure 1), this boundary is located on the following dwellings L45/317; L45/318;. The sensitive receptors and associated aspects, as in Guidelines: Environmental Location, are under Part IV Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and. The proposed material selection will be undertaken within the approved MS 993 enclosure, the pipeline design and associated PPB are, where possible, designed to avoid sensitive receptors.
The mobile material screening is considered to be remote and temporary in nature, with potential emissions and discharges not considered to be of long-term exposure or adverse impact on the above areas. A comprehensive study of the proposed PPB has taken place for flora, vegetation and fauna communities and fauna habitats to best understand the location and location where the prescribed activity will take place. The infrastructure design and planning reflects the best use of the mitigation hierarchy and avoidance to best eliminate and/or minimize.
IBO's approach to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage and protected heritage areas is based on the 'avoid' principle. The project emissions are considered remote given the sensitive land use locations and mobile nature of the project, resulting in no long-term planned emissions.
SITE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Climate
- Landforms, Geology and Soils
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology
- Hydrology
- Hydrogeology
- Flora and Vegetation
- Fauna
The families and genera recorded in the project area during this survey are considered typical of the Pilbara region (ecologia Environment, 2012a). Flora and vegetation impacts associated with pipeline development were assessed during the North Star Magnetite Project Public Environmental Assessment (FMGL, 2013). Fauna impacts associated with project development were assessed during the North Star Magnetite Project Public Environmental Assessment.
The plant will track along the chute and recover raw material into the screening plant using the hydrostatic escalator located in front of the plant. An assessment of the potential emissions, receptors and adverse effects relevant to the screening activities of the proposed PPB and the corresponding management measures is provided in this section. The operation of the mobile screening facility, which may result in noise emissions, will be managed in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
Where applicable, ensure that the operation of the MCSF is managed in accordance with the Mining and Trace Material Management Plan (45-PL-EN-0030);. It is recognized that the remote location and temporary nature of the screening activities will not result in long-term dust releases to the environment. Each proposed screening plant will operate as a dry screen of materials and there are no planned discharges associated with the operation of the mobile screening plant.
There are no planned pollutant discharges attributable to contaminated stormwater due to the material screening project. The highest risk pollutants are chemicals and hydrocarbons used in the operation of the screening facility. Hydrocarbons will be used during the operation of the mobile screening facility, this will be managed in accordance with the Chemical and Hydrocarbon Management Plan (100-PL-EN-0011).
Solid waste generated by the mobilization and operation of the MCSF will be appropriately contained, stored and disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Plan (45-PL-EN-0014) for the site. Waste rock material and rock material surplus will be used to backfill the trench upon completion of the screening project. Additional surplus material beyond the trench fill requirements will be accommodated accordingly within the project disturbance footprint to ensure that there is minimal impact on surface water flow as a result of the screening of material within the proposed PPB.
MOBILE SCREENING EQUIPEMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION
Key Characteristics
Location and Area of Disturbance
Inputs and Outputs
- Fuel Supply
Mobile Screening Plant description
Staged Construction and Commission
EMISSIONS, DISCHARGES, AND WASTE
- Noise
- Dust
- Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Stormwater
- Chemicals and hydrocarbons management
- Waste and Leachate
IBO provided information using the same emissions and exhaust categories listed in the DWER work authorization application form. Inspection and maintenance of exhaust and silencing systems on machinery, equipment and plant will be carried out, and the use of low noise equipment, where practical. There is the potential for dust emissions from the mobile plant associated with the screening and handling of material.
The proposed screening methods require limited moisture to be present in the dry feed material. Limited hydrogen suppression has been proposed for the process of screening the material, but, exclusive of screening plant operation, water carts will be used for dust suppression of ancillary activities within the proposed PPB where possible to assist with dust control. The equipment will be located away from major watercourses for most of the operation, further reducing the risk of potentially contaminated stormwater impacting environments.
The proposed PPBs may intersect short-term drainage and creek lines, given the temporary, short-term nature of the material screening project within these areas, it is proposed that no additional control measures are required in these areas. IBO will use Fortescue's Surface Water Management Plan (100-PL-EN-1015) to manage stormwater where practicable. Store hydrocarbons, lubricants and grease in bonding in accordance with AS The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids) and Chemical and Hydrocarbon Storage Procedure (45-PR-EN-0015);.
Place spill kits near areas where the potential for hydrocarbon spills has been identified, in accordance with chemical and hydrocarbon spill procedure (45-PR-EN- 0014); and. Use sumps and other containment mechanisms during maintenance activities to prevent any discharge to the environment. Chemical and hydrocarbon contaminated materials generated will be disposed of in accordance with the Chemical and Hydrocarbon Spill Procedure (100-PR-EN-0014).
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