Extension of Quartz Mining and Strategy for Resource Access and Biodiversity Conservation (s46)

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Extension of Quartz Mining and Strategy for Resource Access and Biodiversity Conservation (s46)

Project

Proponent:

Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd

Proposal description:

Extension of mine area to include an area containing Declared Rare Flora (DRF) and a Threatened Ecological Community (TEC). The proponent has proposed a Resource Access and Conservation Package to enable mining of this area whilst providing biodiversity conservation benefits for the community and the State.

Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 27 and Ministerial Statement 279.

Assessment Number:

1383

Region:

Referred under EP Act:

s46

Industry sector:

Sand, rock, gravel and clay

Last updated:

October 31, 2001

Current Status:

Ministerial Statement published

Ministerial Statement published

2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal

Chair's Determination:

s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Flora and Vegetation

Date published:

Monday, 25 June, 2001

4. EPA Report on assessment

EPA Report Number:

1027

EPA Report:

EPA Report 1027

Key Environmental Factors:

Flora and Vegetation

Date published:

Monday, 3 September, 2001

Appeals close:

Monday, 17 September, 2001

5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal

Ministerial Statement

Date of approval:

Wednesday, 31 October, 2001

Ministerial Statement:

Ministerial Statement 0575

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/extension-quartz-mining-and-strategy-resource-access-and-biodiversity-conservation-s46