ProjectProponent: Shire of NorthamProposal description: The advice applies to a proposal referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) by Capital Recycling on 6 November 2012. The proposal is to extract gravel from Lot M1822 on Diagram 8755 Horton Road, Woottating in the Shire of Northam. The proposal is a small scale gravel quarry which is not operating on a continual basis. The potential impacts of dust, noise and groundwater exposure from this proposal are not considered to be such a significant matter that assessment by the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA)-is required. The OEPA advises that it is of the opinion that DEC can manage the environmental issues relevant to this proposal under Part V of the EP Act. The EP Act specifically identifies that matters such as air emissions and noise can be addressed under Part V of the EP Act. The EP Act allows for the Chief Executive Officer of the DEC to grant a license subject to conditions, or refuse granting a licence. Region: WheatbeltReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Sand, rock, gravel and clayLast updated: December 3, 2012Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Gravel Extraction Lot M1822 on Diagram 8755 Horton Road, Woottating, Shire of NorthamComment period: Tuesday, 13 November, 2012Referral documentation: Referral form.pdf (PDF, 819.97 KB) Extractive Industry EPA Referral.pdf (PDF, 10.72 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)Extract of determination: Chairman Determination - Gravel Extraction Woottating (PDF, 16.45 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsHydrological ProcessesPublic advice: Public Advice - Gravel Extraction, Woottating (PDF, 374.82 KB)Date published: Monday, 3 December, 2012