Environmental Management. Strategy

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1 Environmental Management Strategy

2 Document History and Status Version Issued To Revision date Approved by Approval Date 1 Department of Planning and Infrastructure 21/03/ D Kitto 16/5/ Department of Planning and Environment 9/12/2013 K Winwood 11/7/ Initial draft submitted 6/07/2010 and second draft submitted 15/8/2012, prior to third draft submitted 21/03/ Subject to minor amendment Environmental Management Strategy Page i

3 CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE Planning Approval ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Newcrest Environmental Policy Newcrest Environmental Standards... 6 PAGE 3.3 Legal and other Requirements Other Statutory Acts State Environmental Planning Policies Environmental Impacts and Risks Of Operation Environmental Management Plans Objectives Water Land & Biodiversity Resource Use Community Key Documents Roles and Responsibilities Complaints Non-Compliance Dispute Resolution Response to Emergencies MONITORING Monitoring Programs Reporting Annual Environmental Management Report Other Licences and Approvals Greenhouse Gas Emissions National Pollutant Inventory Community Consultative Committee Website Other Communication REVIEW Review of Strategy REFERENCES APPENDICIES Environmental Management Strategy Page ii

4 Tables Table 1 Cadia East Project Approval requirements... 4 Table 2 Key EMS Documentation Figures Figure 1 Cadia Valley Operations Regional Location... 2 Figure 2 Overview of Environmental Management System... 5 Figure 3 Cadia Valley Operations Organisational Chart Figure 4 Complaints Management and Reporting Protocol Figure 5 Non-compliance Protocol Figure 6 Independent dispute resolution process Figure 7 Cadia Valley Monitoring Network Overview Environmental Management Strategy Page iii

5 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cadia Valley Operations (CVO) is a gold/copper mining and processing complex in central west NSW near the town of Orange. The complex comprises the Cadia Hill Open cut, Ridgeway, Ridgeway Deeps and Cadia East mines, minerals processing facilities and associated infrastructure. The Cadia Hill Open cut pit is currently under care and maintenance. Mining commenced in 1998, with current approvals taking the project through to The project mines and processes up to 27 million tonnes per annum. This report documents the site approach to environmental management. The Environmental Management Strategy aims to meet all legal obligations, including the requirements from the Cadia East Project approval and describe how all the parts of the CVO Environmental Management System link together. The strategy will provide an overview of the strategic environmental objectives, how environmental management is integrated into the business, details of the monitoring and how the plan will be reviewed. Environmental Management Strategy Page 1

6 Figure 1 Cadia Valley Operations Regional Location Environmental Management Strategy Page 2

7 2.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the approach to Environmental Management at CVO. The Environmental Management Strategy has been developed to meet the requirements of ISO CVO has an Environmental Management System (EMS) that has 3 specific purposes: Meet all legal and other requirements Manage environmental impacts and risk Demonstrate continuous improvement in environmental performance 2.1 PLANNING APPROVAL Project Approval for the Cadia East Project was granted by the NSW Minister for Planning under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (EP&A Act) on 6 January The Cadia East Project is described in Schedule 1 of the Project Approval as including the Cadia East underground mine, the Cadia Hill open cut mine, the Ridgeway underground mine, the Blayney and CVO Dewatering Facilities, and ancillary infrastructure. These components are collectively known as CVO. This Environmental Management Strategy (the Strategy) has been developed to provide an overview and strategic context of environmental management at CVO (including the Blayney Dewatering Facility and CVO Dewatering Facility). The Strategy addresses the requirements contained in the Cadia East Project Approval (PA06_0295) and has been prepared in accordance with Condition 1, Schedule 5. Table 1 below provides the requirements of Condition 1, and an indication of which sections of the Strategy address these requirements. Environmental Management Strategy Page 3

8 Table 1 Cadia East Project Approval requirements Project Approval Requirement Relevant Section of Strategy ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 1. The Proponent shall prepare and implement an Environmental Management Strategy for the project to the satisfaction of the Director-General. The strategy must: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) be submitted to the Director-General for approval within 6 months of the date of this approval; provide the strategic framework for environmental management of the project; identify the statutory approvals that apply to the project; Section 3.0 Section 3.3 describe the role, responsibility, authority and accountability of all key personnel involved in the environmental management of the project; Section 3.8 describe the procedures that would be implemented to: (f) keep the local community and relevant agencies informed about the operation and environmental performance of the project; receive, handle, respond to, and record complaints; resolve any disputes that may arise during the course of the project; respond to any non-compliance; and respond to emergencies; include: Section 4.2 Section 3.9 Section 3.11 Section 3.10 Section 3.12 copies of the various strategies, plans and programs that are required under the conditions of this approval once they have been approved; and a clear plan depicting all the monitoring to be carried out in relation to the project. Section 3.0 Fig 2 Section ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In line with ISO and Newcrest Environmental Standard, CVO has developed this Environmental Management Strategy which incorporates the Newcrest environmental policy, Newcrest environmental standards, identified impacts and risks and legal requirements. The strategy describes the way CVO manages the identified environmental issues through objectives and targets and the use of management plans, programs, procedures and other documents. These documents form part of an overarching EMS. The EMS forms the basis of how environmental management is integrated into the business. Each of the management plans and programs have been developed in consultation with relevant community groups, government agencies and departments, and are updated as required. The structure of the EMS is simplified in Figure 2. Environmental Management Strategy Page 4

9 Newcrest Environmental Policy Newcrest Environmental Standards Environmental impacts and risks of operations Legal & other requirements CVO Environmental Management Strategy This Document Community Management Plan Water Management Plan (draft) Rehabilitation Strategy Resource Management Plan Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan Historical Heritage Management Plan Vibration Monitoring Program Air Quality Monitoring Program Noise Monitoring Program Integrated Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Ridgeway Flow Protocol Contingency Water Supply Plan Mine Closure Plan Land & Biodiversity Management Plan Bushfire Management Plan Waste Management Plan Pollution Incident Response Management Plan Blayney Dewatering Facility Management Plan Lighting Management Plan Key Further detailed documentation referenced in Strategy & Plans Existing documentation Additional documentation (proposed) Site Standards (STD) Site Procedures (PRO) Standard Work Instructions (SWI) Existing documentation (consolidation) Forms (FRM) Site Registers (REG) Figure 2 Overview of Environmental Management System 3.1 NEWCREST ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The Newcrest Environmental Policy states the intentions and principles for environmental performance across all of its operations including the Cadia Valley Operations. The policy states; Newcrest is committed to achieving an excellent standard of environmental performance in all its business activities. The Newcrest Environmental Policy is presented in full in Appendix 1. Environmental Management Strategy Page 5

10 3.2 NEWCREST ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS The Newcrest Environmental Management Standard relating to Environmental Management Systems states each Newcrest site is to develop and implement Environmental Management Systems, at both corporate and site levels, to provide systematic management support in achieving the environmental performance objectives of Newcrest. All sites must: Develop an environmental management system appropriate to the circumstances of the operation Ensure that the environmental management system is consistent with the international standard ISO Maintain a current environmental management plan that identifies the key environmental issues and has in place the appropriate management strategies Ensure verification of the environmental management system Other Newcrest Environmental Standards incorporated into this document include: Environmental Audit To provide senior management and the Board with an independent review of the environmental performance of operations within the Newcrest Group Environmental Incident Reporting To ensure that all environmental incidents are recorded, and that they are reported in a timely manner to the appropriate management level in the organisation Mine Closure To leave sites in a condition which is safe, stable and minimises environmental impacts, such that the tenements can be relinquished without any future liability for Newcrest or the community Tailings To manage tailings in a manner which minimises the risk to the environment and to the local community, while maximising the efficiency of resource utilisation and future land use options Acquisitions To ensure that environmental liabilities are considered in relation to land and/or mining title related transactions in an efficient and effective way Hydrocarbons and Chemicals To ensure that the transport, storage and use of hydrocarbons or chemicals does not pose a threat to the environment, and that waste hydrocarbons or chemicals are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner These standards are reproduced in Appendix LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The statutory approvals that currently apply to environmental management at CVO are: Cadia East Project Approval (PA06_0295) obtained under Part 3A, Section 75J of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and subsequent modifications o o o MOD 1 Cadia Hill Decline MOD 2 Blayney Dewatering Facility MOD 3 Concentrate and Return Water Pipeline Cadia East Project Approval (EPBC 2006/3196) obtained under sections 130(1) and 133 of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999 Environmental Management Strategy Page 6

11 Mining leases ML 1405, ML 1472, ML 1481, ML 1449, ML 1689 and ML 1690 issued under the Mining Act, 1992 Environment Protection Licence (EPL) No issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997 Groundwater bore licences issued under the Water Act, 1912 Water Access Licences and Works Approvals issued under the Water Management Act (2000) Other Statutory Acts The following Acts and associated regulations may be applicable to the Project: Contaminated Lands Management Act, 1997 Crown Lands Act, 1989 Dams Safety Act, 1978 Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act, 2008 Local Government Act, 1993 Mining Act, 1992 Noxious Weeds Act, 1993 Pipelines Act, 1967 Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997 Rail Safety Act, 2002 Roads Act, 1993 Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995 Water Act, 1912 Water Management Act, 2000 Work, Health and Safety Act, 2011 The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999 The Commonwealth National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, 2007 Applications for licences and permits required under these Acts which are relevant to the Project would be submitted to the relevant government agencies as required. Environmental Management Strategy Page 7

12 3.3.2 State Environmental Planning Policies The following State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) are relevant to CVO: SEPP - Major Projects SEPP - Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries SEPP 33 - Hazardous and Offensive Development SEPP 44 - Koala Habitat Protection) SEPP 55 - Remediation of Land A register of legal and statutory requirements is maintained by the Newcrest Tenement Manager, which is incorporated in the EMS as described in Figure ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND RISKS OF OPERATION An Environmental Risk Assessment (CHPL 2009a) was undertaken during the Environmental Assessment process to identify the potential environmental impacts of the Project and identify key issues. The key issues that were identified have been investigated and form the basis of the aspects and impacts and objectives and targets. The aspects and impacts are managed through respective environmental management plans. The objectives and targets are summarised in this Environmental Management Strategy. 3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS The environmental management plans are based on continuous improvement methodology. Each plan contains: Purpose overall objective of the plan Targets targets that are specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time related Details of management key procedures, roles and responsibilities, monitoring details, reporting requirements Performance measures indicators of environmental performance Review components both review of environmental performance and of the management plan itself 3.6 OBJECTIVES Environmental performance is divided into four areas that correspond to the ultimate structure of the management plans shown in Figure 2. The objectives are summarised below. The objectives that follow have been developed to be financially and technologically achievable. Environmental Management Strategy Page 8

13 3.6.1 Water Ensure Newcrest s activities do not impact on local water supply and/or make water unfit for purpose: Increase water efficiency Improve water reliability Negligible impacts on surface water quality and quantity Negligible impacts on groundwater quality and quantity Negligible impacts on spring water quality and quantity Land & Biodiversity Increase the overall value of the land owned by Newcrest: Progressively rehabilitate disturbed areas Provide suitable and stable post mining landforms and land-uses for conservation and/or agricultural production Reduce vegetation clearance onsite Reduce erosion Minimise Acid Rock Drainage leachate Habitat salvage Resource Use Reduce the resource intensity of the operation: Increase energy efficiency Reduce general waste Community To minimise negative impacts and increase positive impacts on the local community: Reduce number of community complaints about environmental impacts Conserve cultural and historic heritage onsite Reduce dust emissions Minimise vibration from mining activities Plant tree screens Increase community engagement and participation Ensure site environmental competencies Demonstrate effective systems for environmental control 3.7 KEY DOCUMENTS Key EMS documents are controlled on the Newcrest intranet site so they are electronically distributed and readily accessible across the organisation. The key documents include management plans, standards, procedures and registers as per the following list. Environmental Management Strategy Page 9

14 The EMS contains other documents including forms, standard work instructions etc, which are also available on the Newcrest intranet. Table 2 Key EMS Documentation Type Document Date Newcrest Policy Environmental Policy Jul-11 Communities Policy Jul-11 Environmental Management Systems Jun-02 Environmental Audit Jun-02 Environmental Incident Reporting Jun-02 Newcrest Standards Mine Closure Jun-02 Tailings Aug-07 Acquisitions Jun-02 Hydrocarbons and Chemicals Aug-07 Incident Management Feb-13 EMS Implementation Jul-10 CVO Standards EMS Measurement Jul-10 EMS Planning Jul-10 EMS Review and Improvement Jul-10 Land and Biodiversity Management Plan May-13 Bushfire Management Plan Jul-08 Mine Closure Plan Jun-10 Integrated Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Aug-07 Waste Management Plan Feb-09 CVO Management Plans Lighting Management Plan Feb-09 Blayney Dewatering Facility Feb-09 Water Management Plan (Draft) May-12 Rehabilitation Strategy May-13 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan May-13 Historical Heritage Management Plan (Draft) Jul-10 Pollution Incident Response Management Plan Aug-12 Air Quality Monitoring Program Jul-10* CVO Monitoring Programs Noise Monitoring Program Jul-10* Vibration Monitoring Program Jul-10* Environmental Aspects & Impacts Jun-11 Communications Jun-11 Complaint Management and Reporting Jun-11 Document Control Oct-13 Environmental Impact Permit Jun-11 Environmental Management System Audit Jun-11 CVO Procedures Legal and other requirements Jun-11 Management of excessive dust Nov-12 Non-conformance and corrective action Mar-11 Objectives and targets Jun-11 Threatened Species Management Protocol Jun-11 Vegetation Clearance Protocol Jun-11 Fuel Reconciliation Mar-13 Tailings Operation Feb-09 Aspects and Impacts Register Nov-10 Compliance Register Nov-10 Environmental Monitoring Equipment Nov-10 Registers Legislative Compliance Register Jul-11 Contaminated Site Register Mar-13 Asbestos Register Mar-13 Injured Fauna Mar-13 * Currently under review as part of Annual Environmental Management Review process Environmental Management Strategy Page 10

15 3.8 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The General Manager has overall responsibility for the environmental performance of CVO. The Operational Managers have direct environmental responsibility for their areas of control. The Manager, Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility (HSE&SR) has direct responsibility for ensuring the site meets its environmental obligations and ensures the EMS is maintained and applicable. The Environment and Community Relations team provides advice on environmental management to ensure compliance with environmental obligations of the Project. The team also conducts environmental monitoring in accordance with the requirements of the various management plans and monitoring programs. The Approvals Manager has responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance for CVO. The organisational structure for environmental responsibility is shown in Figure 3. Environmental requirements and targets are included in the Operational Managers job descriptions which then cascades into the job descriptions for key personnel across the site. The construction of the Cadia East mine involves a separate project team responsible for construction. Environmental requirements for contract work completed on site is included in the Scope of Works, with Management Plans required where projects have the potential to impact on the environmental performance of CVO. CVO is committed to high standards of leadership in the areas of HSE&SR. Accordingly, in respect to the environment, employees and contractors are expected to: Demonstrate by their day-to-day actions a visible commitment to the HSE&SR commitment and the associated policies and standards Accept responsibility for their compliance obligations and the management of the potential impacts of their work Be aware of expected behaviours and have a clear understanding of the consequences of inappropriate conduct Be aware that they have the right and responsibility to stop work or refuse to work in situations that may cause harm, and to immediately bring these situations to the attention of those at imminent risk, and to management The General Manager or delegate has the authority to shut down the mining and/or processing operations in response to a set of circumstances that causes or threatens to cause material harm to the environment. Environmental Management Strategy Page 11

16 General Manager CVO Operations General Manager CV Projects Manager Health, Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility Head of Mining Operations Superintendent - Environment and Community Relations Community Relations Manager Planning Superintendent OH&S Manager Ore Processing Superintendent - Emergency Response & Access Control Environment Manager Asset Management Manager Business Services/ Contractors Manager Approvals Principal Advisor Business Improvement Manager Commercial Manager HR Figure 3 Cadia Valley Operations Organisational Chart 3.9 COMPLAINTS CVO has an established procedure for responding to community complaints. The procedure outlines the process for recording and addressing community complaints in an appropriate timeframe. Complaints are managed and recorded according to the protocol in Figure 4. A copy of each complaint is kept for at least five years. All complaints are reported to Department of Planning, EPA, NSW Trade & Investment Division of Resources & Energy, the Community Consultative Committee and local councils, on a 3-monthly basis. A record of the complaints register is publically available via the CVO website which is updated monthly. Environmental Management Strategy Page 12

17 3.10 NON-COMPLIANCE Compliance and conformance is monitored through internal inspections, environmental audits, external compliance audits and audits by statutory authorities. Where noncompliance and/or non-conformances are identified; the events causing these are classified as an environmental incident. Newcrest has standards and procedures to investigate incidents and identify corrective actions to ensure compliance, with records maintained in a centralised system called CHESS. A template of the CVO Environmental Inspection Audit can be found in Appendix 3. Environmental Management Strategy Page 13

18 Complaint received via the 24 hour Community Hotline Free call number Complaint details recorded on Complaint Register Form, including, date/time, contact number & complaint Yes Complaint resolved at time of No HSESR Manager completes investigation including actions to be undertaken by CVO Follow up actions completed and recorded on form Written response provided if requested Yes Complaint resolved? End of Process Reporting Weekly CVO management team Monthly Website Quarterly - Government Departments (DoPI, NSW Trade & Investment and EPA), Local Councils and CCC Annual Summary of all complaints received during the year Yes No Project Approval Environmental Performance conditions met? No CVO implements additional mitigation measures and continues monitoring to demonstrate compliance (see Figure 5) Figure 4 Complaints Management and Reporting Protocol Environmental Management Strategy Page 14

19 Environmental Incident, community impact, Environmental audit or inspection undertaken No Noncomplian ce Yes Is the noncompliance involving threatening or causing actual environmental Yes No Notify Environmental Protection Authority immediately Incident causing non-compliance entered into CHESS Non-compliance investigated by Environment and Community Relations team and other key stakeholders Actions identified to rectify noncompliance. Actions assigned to specific personnel, with timeframes. Details are maintained in CHESS and communicated to relevant personnel Report non-compliance to relevant authorities: DoPI and others within 7 days of becoming aware of the non-compliance. Yes Is the noncompliance reportable to any outside parties? No No further action required Figure 5 Non-compliance Protocol CVO implements additional mitigation measures and monitoring demonstrates compliance Environmental Management Strategy Page 15

20 3.11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION In the event that CVO and a government agency, other than DoPI, cannot agree on the requirements applicable under the Project Approval, the matter shall be referred to the Director-General of DoPI. If not resolved by the Director-General, it will then be referred to the Minister for Planning, whose determination of the matter is final and binding. In addition, if a dispute occurs between CVO and a private landowner and cannot be resolved between the two parties, the matter will be referred to the Director-General of DoPI for resolution. If the matter cannot be resolved within 21 days, the Director-General shall refer the matter to an Independent Dispute Resolution Process as per Appendix 8 of the Cadia East Project Approval (Figure 6). In summary, if the Director-General of DoPI is satisfied that an investigation is required, CVO shall: consult with the affected landowners make arrangements for appropriate investigations as approved by the Director-General if exceedances are demonstrated to result from the mine related activity, CVO shall take appropriate actions such as introducing additional controls or entering into an agreement with the landowner conduct follow-up investigations where necessary Figure 6 Independent dispute resolution process Environmental Management Strategy Page 16

21 3.12 RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES CVO has an Emergency Response Team made up of 8 permanent staff and approximately 30 trained volunteers from across the workforce. The Emergency Response Team undertakes training sessions on a weekly basis with CVO site volunteers and in addition conducts full scale exercises in order to measure and improve the effectiveness of emergency management. CVO has a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP), which is a publicly accessible document that outlines potential pollution events, its resources and processes to address such an event. If an emergency pollution incident occurs that also threatens the health and safety of humans, the PIRMP will be used in conjunction with the CVO Crisis Management & Recovery Plan and Emergency Management Plan. This PIRMP covers preparations and response to an actual or potential pollution incidents associated with any of CVO mining and processing activities, including the Blayney Dewatering Facility. The CVO Emergency Response team is equipped with resources and facilities designed to assist CVO in effectively and safely responding to emergency situations or disaster. To ensure effective emergency response to a reported crisis incident, CVO has implemented Emergency Response procedures for its operations. Each procedure is designed to address the following incidents: Injury Unplanned Explosions Chemical Spill / Gas Release Entrapment Vehicle Accidents Fire/Explosions/Bushfire/Tyre Fires Natural Disasters Civil Disturbances/Criminal Activity/Bomb Threats Loss of Company records Falls of Ground/Inrush Emergencies are managed under the guidance of the CVO EMP (CHPL 2006a). The CVO EMP covers: Emergency Notifications Emergency Response Resources Emergency Response Management Team Roles and Responsibilities Response Guidelines to specific credible threats Where risk assessments have identified potential emergency situations specific documented procedures for dealing with those emergency situations are contained within the CVO EMP. Major Hazard Management Plans exist for all major credible risks to the operations. These focus heavily on the mitigation and risk reduction plans in place to control these unwanted events. Several Dam Safety Management Plans exist for each prescribed dam structure and outline the management and response requirements for dam emergencies. Environmental Management Strategy Page 17

22 4.0 MONITORING 4.1 MONITORING PROGRAMS Monitoring programs have been developed for the site where required by conditions of the Project Approval. Each program has been developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders to achieve compliance with the relevant consent criteria in a way that prevents and/or minimises the environmental impact generated by the development. The existing CVO environmental monitoring programs include: Air quality Noise Vibration Meteorological Groundwater, including level, quality and extraction (volume) Surface water, including quality and flow Aquatic ecosystem monitoring Acid rock drainage Pests and weeds Rehabilitation monitoring All data will be reviewed regularly as part of compliance checking and reported in the Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (AEMR). Figure 7 below provides an overview of CVO s monitoring network. Environmental Management Strategy Page 18

23 Figure 7 Cadia Valley Monitoring Network Overview Environmental Management Strategy Page 19

24 4.2 REPORTING Annual Environmental Management Report CVO will prepare an AEMR to address the reporting of the status of approvals, leases, licences, environmental risk management and environmental control strategies. For the preceding 12 month period, the AEMR will provide a summary of community relations and liaison, mine development and rehabilitation in relation to the approved Mine Operations Plan (MOP) current at that time. Project environmental performance in relation to the collective conditions of approvals, leases and licences for the previous 12 month period will also be reported. The AEMR will also include a review and any proposed improvements in relation to environmental monitoring and management systems and environmental performance. In addition it will specify environmental and rehabilitation targets to be achieved during the ensuing 12 month period Other Licences and Approvals CVO will report to the relevant authorities in accordance with their licences and approvals (e.g. EPL 5590, and water access licences) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption will be reported in accordance with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, 2007 (NGER Act). The NGER Act makes registration and reporting mandatory for corporations whose energy production, energy use or greenhouse gas emissions meet specified thresholds. CVO greenhouse gas emissions are reported as part of the Newcrest NGERs Report each financial year National Pollutant Inventory The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) provides the community, industry and government with free information about substance emissions in Australia. It has emission estimates for 93 toxic substances and the source and location of these emissions. The legislative framework underpinning the NPI is the National Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Measure, which came into effect 27 February Emissions are reported each financial year in separate reports for CVO and Blayney Dewatering Facility Community Consultative Committee CVO will consult with the local community through the Community Consultative Committee (CCC), providing a forum for discussion between representatives of the CVO and the local community on issues directly relating to CVO s environmental performance and community relations, and aims to keep the community informed on these matters. Environmental Management Strategy Page 20

25 4.2.6 Website Information is available through the Cadia Valley Website. The website contains information to fulfil the requirements in the Cadia East Project Approval (Schedule 5, Condition 9) and Section 66 (6) of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). The website contains: Cadia East Environmental Assessment Cadia East Project Approval and subsequent modifications Current Management Plans and Monitoring Programs Key environmental performance indicators Details of complaints Website address: Other Communication In addition to the CCC, a number of community meetings are convened to increase awareness and consultation with the community regarding monitoring, upcoming events and future developments. 5.0 REVIEW 5.1 REVIEW OF STRATEGY This Environmental Management Strategy will be reviewed every five years, or as required, to ensure the currency and usefulness of the document. The review will include an assessment of the effectiveness of the established system and its performance against the objectives. Environmental Management Strategy Page 21

26 6.0 REFERENCES Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010) Air Quality Monitoring Program Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009a) Blayney Dewatering Facility Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2003) Cadiangullong Dam Operation and Maintenance Manual Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2008) Cadia Valley Operations Bushfire Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2006) Cadia Valley Operations Emergency Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2007) Cadia Valley Operations Farm Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009b) Cadia Valley Operations Flora and Fauna Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009c) Cadia Valley Operations Land Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009d) Cadia Valley Operations Lighting Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010e) Cadia Valley Operations Mine Closure Plan, 2010 Review Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2006b) Cadia Valley Operations Off-Site Rehabilitation Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009e) Cadia Valley Operations Waste Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010a) Draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010c) Draft Historical Heritage Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2012) Draft Water Management Plan Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2009) Environmental Assessment, Cadia East Project Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2006a) Hoares Creek Detention Dam Operation and Maintenance Manual Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010b) Noise Monitoring Program Cadia Holdings Pty Limited (2010a) Vibration Monitoring Program (Incorporating Blast Monitoring Program) NSW Government, Department of Planning (2010) Cadia East Project Approval PA06_0295 Environmental Management Strategy Page 22

27 APPENDICIES Appendix 1: Newcrest Environmental Policy Appendix 2: Newcrest Environmental Standards Appendix 3: CVO Environmental Inspection Audit Environmental Management Strategy Page 23

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36 Appendix 3 CVO Environmental Area Audit Protocol Date: Audit completed by: Area: Responsible Manager: NA Limited Moderate High Rating Not applicable No evidence of conformance. There are no systems or procedures to address this issue Mostly conforms, some additional work required. Systems, procedures or actions have been implemented to a substantial degree resulting in robust environmental outcomes. Non-conformances are isolated and are not systematic. A high level of nearly 100% conformance. Systems, procedures or actions have been implemented to a very high degree, resulting in the fulfilment of environmental performance goals. Non-conformances are deemed negligible. Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required Environmental training & awareness Are all personnel inducted at CVO? Are all personnel aware of EIP Process/Requirements? Are all personnel aware of spill response process? Are all personnel aware of Dig Permit requirements Are all personnel aware of Heritage requirements? Are all personnel aware of Hydrocarbon bunding requirements? Are all personnel aware of Chemical storage requirements? Are all personnel aware of Waste Management protocols? Are all personnel aware of Dust/noise/lighting requirements? Induction cards Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Interview personnel Environmental Management Strategy Page 32

37 Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required Are all personnel aware of Drainage/sed control procedures? Are all personnel aware of Snake/injured fauna procedure? Interview personnel Interview personnel Are all personnel aware of 2111 environment line and its purpose? Interview personnel Are all personnel aware of Environmental incident reporting requirements? Interview personnel Noise Dust Lighting Is the area likely to contribute to noise exceedances? Are noise mitigation measures adopted? Is all heavy equipment maintained to manufacture spec i.e. mufflers, noise minimised etc. CE Infrastructure/dam wall construction during daylight hours only Emissions testing for machinery in the area Does the area have potential to contribute to dust i.e. exposed trafficked areas? Are mitigation measures adopted i.e. watering, road sweeping Do external lights produce fugitive light or shine above horizontal? Is there any equipment that is working in the area that may contribute to noise impacts At the time of inspection are there obvious noise contributors above normal operating conditions. If there are potential noise emissions in the area, is there any mitigation i.e. Operational hours View or enquire about service history and any modifications Specific to CE construction and tailings crew- clay stripping. Interview one person. Service history Are they any exposed surfaces? Or is it possible for the hardstand area to become dusty? Interview one person - check shift records Check existing lighting in the area - are there shields on lights, do they point towards the operation? Environmental Management Strategy Page 33

38 Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required Are chemicals stored and legally (including fill/decant lines ) labelled correctly (in accordance with SDS)? In a bunded area - spurting captured - in the bund sound Are chemicals in bunded area will spurting be captured is bund suitable size - 120% of largest vessel is the bund sound - free from cracks are there means of emptying the bund Are bunds covered Chemical storage Are bunds free of water? are fill/decant areas contained within the bund Are chemical spill kits readily available/accessible? Are SDS accessible near chemical storage area? Are SDS accessible Do SDS match the chemicals being stored Are SDS less than 5 years old Drains in area are captured within contaminated water system Waste Good housekeeping, clean and tidy area? General waste Bins available and in a safe accessible location? Appropriate waste segregation Scrap steel Bins available and in a safe accessible location? Appropriate waste segregation are there high value metals mixed in is there an opportunity to further separate - i.e. copper Paper/cardboard Bins available and in a safe accessible location? Appropriate waste segregation Environmental Management Strategy Page 34

39 Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required Waste Oil Waste Grease Oily Rags Co-mingled Batteries Hydrocarbon storage Boxes being flattened? Being place in correct storage areas? Bunded? Spill kits available/accessible? Drums filled to the top before being placed at waste transfer station? Clearly labelled? Drums filled to the top before being placed at waste transfer station? Clearly labelled? Contain only oily rags? Correct segregation? No over filling? Stored and labelled correctly? Taken to the waste transfer station regularly? Are hydrocarbons correctly labelled? Are all hydrocarbons bunded? Are bunds sufficient in size for volume of hydrocarbon stored? are there means of emptying the bund are fill/decant areas contained within the bund Are bunds covered Are bunds free of water? is the bund sound - free from cracks Is there any staining around indicating leaks or spills? Are SDS accessible near chemical storage area? Are SDS accessible Environmental Management Strategy Page 35

40 Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required Do SDS match the chemicals being stored Spill Kits/Response Are SDS less than 5 years old Drains in area are captured within contaminated water system Are spill kits available and readily accessible? Do spill kits contain correct materials as per spill kit list? Does the spill kit need restocking? Is there rubbish in the spill kit bin? Does the area contain fauna habitat? Flora/fauna protection/ management Is the habitat suitably managed? Does the area require rehabilitation? Are weeds under control? Are pest baits baited? Are feral animals active in the area? Heritage protection Drainage & sediment control Any historical or aboriginal heritage exists in the area or nearby? Are appropriate measures taken to preserve heritage? Does drainage comply with the CVO water management plan? Is drainage directed in suitable catchment areas i.e. sed dams? Is all water directed away from creeks or waterways? Are sediment control structures/materials correctly utilized? are sed dams maintained below the compliance marker check windrows check windrows Environmental Management Strategy Page 36

41 Category Requirement Checks Level of conformance Evidence/comments Improvement Required is the compliance marker in sed dams present and/or clearly visible Is there any active erosion Resource conservation Are there any Energy Efficiency Opportunities? Is water recycled/utilized efficiently wherever possible? Is wastage of materials being reduced? Are topsoils and clays in the area being stored appropriately for later use? Incident reporting Are all incidents being reported to the Environment Department? Are all hydrocarbon or chemical spills being reported? Are all fauna deaths being reported? check chess plus interview with 2 people check chess plus interview with 2 people check chess plus interview with 2 people Are all tails breaches being reported? check chess plus interview with 2 people Are all sediment dam breaches being reported? check chess plus interview with 2 people Environmental Management Strategy Page 37