Supplementary Information Works Approval Application ......Supplementary Information Works Approval Application Categories 61, 61A & 62 Location 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Supplementary Information

Works Approval Application

Categories 61, 61A & 62

Location

34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Prepared by

Hazrad Australia Pty Ltd

Date of Submission 6th March 2019

CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1. Background ................................................................................................................................ 2

2.2. Site Details ................................................................................................................................. 5

2.3. Location of Premises ................................................................................................................. 5

2.4. Site Description ......................................................................................................................... 7

2.5. Surrounding Land Use .............................................................................................................. 8

2.6. Current Site Conditions ............................................................................................................. 9

2.7. Physical & Environmental Setting ........................................................................................... 10

2.8. Regional Hydrology ................................................................................................................. 10

2.9. Regional Geology ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.10. Regional Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................ 11

3.0 PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 11

3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 11

3.2. Forecast Waste Types & Volumes ............................................................................................ 12

3.3. Operating Hours ................................................................................................................... 14

3.4. Waste Acceptance Criteria ..................................................................................................... 14

3.5. Description of Operations ....................................................................................................... 14

3.6. Waste Processing .................................................................................................................... 16

3.6.1. Treatment Methods – Chemical Neutralisation ................................................................... 17

3.6.2. Treatment Methods – Spading/Absorption ......................................................................... 17

3.6.3. Treatment Methods – Heavy Metal (Lead) Immobilisation (Commercially Sensitive) ......... 17

3.7. Low Level Radioactive Waste Storage (Commercially Sensitive) ............................................. 20

3.8. Waste Dispatch ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.9. Description of Project Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 20

4.0 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STATE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY ............................................................... 24

4.1. Part IV Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental Impact Assessment .................... 24

4.2. Part V Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental Management ........................... 24

4.3. Radiation Safety Act (1975), Health Department of Western Australia ............................. 24

5.0 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY .............................................................. 24

6.0 STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ........................................................................... 24

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES .............................................................. 25

7.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 25

7.2. Methodology ............................................................................................................................ 25

7.3. Construction Phase ................................................................................................................ 31

7.4. Operational Phase .................................................................................................................. 39

BIBLIOGRAPHY .............................................................................................................................................. 48

TABLES Table 1 - Prescribed Premises Category (from Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulations (1987) ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Table 2 - Site Details ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Table 3 - data estimated via Landgate Map Viewer Plus as per GDA 1994 Zone 50. ..................................... 7 Table 4 - Surrounding Land Use ..................................................................................................................... 8 Table 5 - Forecast Waste Types and Volumes .............................................................................................. 13 Table 6 - Site Storage Volumes and Locations .............................................................................................. 16 Table 7 - Likelihood (Probability) Scale ........................................................................................................ 27 Table 8 - Consequence Levels ...................................................................................................................... 28 Table 9 - Risk Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... 29 Table 10 - Definition of Risk Ratings ............................................................................................................. 29

FIGURES Figure 1 - Bibra Lake Precinct of Perth, Western Australia ............................................................................ 5 Figure 2 - Sensitivity Receptors (Residential) - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake .................................................... 6 Figure 3 - Sensitivity Receptors (Wetlands) - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake ...................................................... 6 Figure 4 - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake ............................................................................................................. 8 Figure 5 - Works Approval Application Area .................................................................................................. 9 Figure 6 - Ball Mill ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 7 - Cascading Action in a Ball Mill ...................................................................................................... 19 Figure 8 - Ball Mill Processing Flow Chart ..................................................................................................... 19 Figure 9 - Site Layout Plan ............................................................................................................................ 22 Figure 10 - Site Operational Plan .................................................................................................................. 23 Figure 11 - Risk Management Process (Standards Australia, 1999) ............................................................. 26

Attachments as per DWER Application Form

Application Form Reference

Attachment

Attachment 1A Proof of occupier status

Certificate of Title 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

Offer to Lease

Attachment 1B ASIC Company Extract

ASIC HAZRAD Australia Pty Ltd - Current Extract 27022019

Attachment 1C Authorisation

Signed Letter Department of Water Environment Regulation

Attachment 2 Aerial photograph of premises and map of

premises

Aerial photograph premises Premises Maps.

Attachment 3A Description/Overview

See Supplementary Information (this document)

Attachment 5 Other approvals

City of Cockburn Change of Use - Application Details

Attachment 6A Emissions & Discharges

See Supplementary Information Section 7 (this document)

Attachment 6B Waste Acceptance

Accepted DWER Waste Categories HAZ-OHS-WAC-02 Radiation Waste Acceptance Criteria

Attachment 7 Sighting & Location - distances to sensitive

receptors; point source location

Siting and Location

• Sensory Receptors (Residential) • Sensory Receptors (Wetlands)

Attachment 8 Additional Information; title of supplementary

documents

Supplementary Information Licence/Works Approval Application – 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake (this document) HAZ-OHS-RMP-03 Radiation Management Plan HAZ-OHS-TMP-01 Radiation Transport Management Plan HAZ-HS-SWP-01 Environmental Management Plan Thuroona Services Unrestricted Asbestos Licence (WA) DWER Listing of Controlled Waste - Waste Facility - Hazrad Australia

Attachment 9 Fee details

Cost of Works

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report has been prepared to support a Works Approval application by Hazrad Australia Pty Ltd for the establishment of a Waste Transfer Facility (WTF), Hazrad at 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6162.

The license application is for the operation of prescribed premises under Part V of the Environment Protection Act and the proposed categories and throughputs per annum (PA) are detailed in Table 1.

Table 1 - Prescribed Premises Category (from Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulations (1987)

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PRODUCTION CAPACITY

CATEGORY

DESIGN PRODUCTION

CAPACITY

61 Liquid Waste Facility 100 tonnes or more PA 2,000 tonnes PA

61A Solid Waste Facility 1,000 tonnes or more PA 2,000 tonnes PA

62 Solid Waste Depot 500 tonnes or more PA 1,500 tonnes PA

Prescribed Categories are applied for Works Approval and Licensing at the Cocos Drive premises.

Category 61: Premises on which liquid waste produced on other premises (other than sewerage waste) is stored, reprocessed, treated or irrigated.

Acceptance of bulk and packaged controlled liquid wastes will include waste chemicals, acids, bases, paints and solvents as per Table 5 Forecast Waste Types and Volumes & Attachment 6B Accepted DWER Waste Categories.

Category 61A: Premises (other than premises within category 67A) on which solid waste produced on other premises is stored, reprocessed, treated, or discharged onto land.

Acceptance of wastes will include various solids as per Table 5 Forecast Waste Types and Volumes, Attachment 6B Accepted DWER Waste Categories & Attachment 6B Hazrad-HAZ-OHS-WAC-02 Radiation Waste Acceptance Criteria. This will also include empty packages (ie, drums, IBC’s contaminated with residues of a controlled waste) Solid wastes will be segregated and held for uplift by licensed transporters to final disposal facilities pending approval.

Category 62: Solid waste depot: premises on which waste is stored, or sorted, pending final disposal or re-used.

Acceptance of wastes will include various solids as per Table 5 Forecast Waste Types and Volumes, Attachment 6B Accepted DWER Waste Categories & Attachment 6B Hazrad-HAZ-OHS-WAC-02 Radiation Waste Acceptance Criteria. Solid wastes will be segregated and held for uplift by licensed transporters to final disposal facilities pending approval.

Activities on site will include:

• Controlled waste receipt and storage;

• Bulk & Packaged controlled waste storage and consolidation;

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• Bulk & Packaged waste transfer to approved recycling, treatment and/or disposal facilities by road transport;

• Heavy Metal Immobilisation;

• Low Level Radioactive Waste Storage (Pending Disposal)

• Plastic baling;

The operation will incorporate the following pollution control measures:

• Appropriate buffer distances to residences;

• All traffic areas sealed;

• Appropriately sized storm water control systems;

• All controlled waste to be stored and processed on impermeable surfaces;

• Where required bunding/storage areas to comply with relevant Australian Standards (AS 1940);

• All waste to be contained in sealed tanks, containers and drums to minimize escape of odours;

• Unloading areas will be located within the premises on impermeable surfaces with perimeter bunds/walls to prevent egress of spills;

• Internal fire services will be designed to comply with relevant Australian Standards and statutory requirements.

The normal operating hours of the facility will be:

• Office: 8.00am to 5.00pm

• Transfer Facility: 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

The nature of this industry however necessitates the ability from time to time to operate on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis, however, this will only be as required.

Environmental management plans have been prepared for the operation of this facility and includes monitoring, record keeping, audit, training and site induction programs for all employees and contractors. Studies of the possible impacts associated with this development have been assessed (Section 7.0) and a preliminary hazard assessment has concluded that the proposed development will cause minimal impact on the local environment.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1. Background

Hazrad Australia Pty Ltd is a private waste management business established in 2018 that is majority Aboriginal owned. Hazrad is listed on the Aboriginal Business Directory and is Supply Nation Certified. It’s sister company, Thuroona Services Pty ltd (ABN 96 602 921 693), is an Unrestricted Asbestos & Class 1 Demolition Licence holder. It also works closely with the Department of Health to assist in disassembling

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clandestine laboratories and mould remediation. Thuroona Services Pty Ltd also is currently approved on the WALGA Preferred Supplier Panel for Hazardous Waste & Emergency Services. Both companies hold DWER Controlled Waste Vehicle License’s. The directors and employees of both business have extensive experience within the waste management, demolition, remediation and environmental services industry within Western Australia and Australia. Both businesses currently operate within the same premises and will continue to do so under this application.

Hazrad Australia Pty Ltd proposes to operate a controlled waste transfer facility which will receive packaged controlled wastes from Perth and Western Australian industry primarily manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, government, healthcare and automotive industries. Waste materials to be received at the facility include paints, resins, hydrocarbons, solvents, batteries, oils, greases and other controlled wastes. Our current facility is also currently Licensed with the Radiation Council to store low level radioactive material. A full listing of the waste types and volumes is provided later in this document.

Volumes of industrial wastes in Western Australia continue to increase year on year with the decommissioning of many oil & gas platforms and associated supporting industries. Waste producers continue to strive for better environmental outcomes to minimise the impact of their operations. Hazrad has been established to provide technical solutions for difficult or problematic industrial wastes produced by West Australian industry and to manage them in a safe and sustainable manner maximising reuse and recycling over traditional treatment and disposal options. Hazrad vision is to make a positive contribution to sustainable change for Indigenous Australians and to work to establishing positive relationships with local communities. We are proud to firstly support and engage other aboriginal or indigenous companies. The key to every successful project is community engagement and acknowledging the traditional owners of country we work on and pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.

Hazrad already accepts controlled waste (DWER Categories G100 & G110) at it’s current Bibra Lake location. At no time has Hazrad received complaints from the DWER or the City of Cockburn. Please refer to Attachment 8D DWER Listing of Controlled Waste - Waste Facility - Hazrad Australia.

The WTF will receive both bulk and packaged controlled waste which will be inspected, assessed, processed, consolidated and then stored pending dispatch. The dispatched material from the facility will go to an approved re-use, recycling or disposal facility in Western Australia, Australia and/or potentially overseas.

It is expected that the WTF will have an initial throughput of approximately 1,000 tonnes per annum which will increase up to a design capacity of 2,000 tonnes per annum over three years. At any time the facility will hold no more than 200 tonnes, will comply with any relevant Australian Standards and hold all the necessary approvals including dangerous good storage if required.

Source: National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handing of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC: 2017 (2001)]

Benefits that this development will provide include;

• Aboriginal Employment

• Aboriginal Cultural Enhancement

• Aboriginal Presence in Waste & Environmental Services

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• Waste disposal solutions for problematic waste streams (ie low level radioactive & lead contaminated waste)

• Location and Logistics

• Enhanced Recovery

Location and Logistics

The Bibra Lake based facility is strategically located to service industry in the south and eastern parts of Perth and is zoned General Industry. Its location is ideal not only to service the expansion of industry in the Latitude 32 precinct of Perth but also those industrial hubs in Welshpool and Canning Vale. The facility shall provide essential waste management infrastructure and satisfies the proximity principle by serving these growing industrial areas.

The facility is also well situated with regard to transport links with the Kwinana Freeway and Roe Highway with other major haulage roads readily accessible.

Enhanced Recovery

With the specialist knowledge and experience of the directors and employees of Hazrad the intent of this facility will be to provide viable reuse and recycling routes for our client's wastes where applicable.

Waste Types Accepted

The WTF will be licensed to accept all categories of controlled waste as per the Environment Protection Act (controlled waste) Regulations 2004. The inputs associated with the proposed waste management transfer facility are outlined in Section 3.0 and Attachment 6B Accepted DWER Waste Categories.

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2.2. SITE DETAILS

2.3. Location of Premises

Figure 1 - Bibra Lake Precinct of Perth, Western Australia

Source:www.maps.google.com.au

Hazrad will be located within the Bibra Lake precinct, as depicted in Figure 1. The premises (34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake) is located within the City of Cockburn, situated centrally in the Bibra Lake Industrial Precinct; an area zoned under the Metropolitan Regional Scheme as Industrial. The proposed premises is located approximately 315 meters North-West of the nearest residential area in the suburb of Yangebup (Figure 2), which has the RR-Railways Train Line as a barrier to the Industrial Area. The next closest residents are in the suburb of South Lake and are approximately 970 meters to the South-East.

The premises is located approximately 5 kilometers from the coast and the closest surface water body is located in a protected wetland, located approximately 580 meters to the North-East of the premises. The nearest sensitive receptors are the protected wetlands approximately 580 meters to the North-East (Figure 3) and residential areas 315 meters to the South. The site location meets the minimum separation distance for Waste Depots of 200m from nearest sensitive receptors as recommended by the Office of Environment

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Protection Authority (OEPA) Guidance Statement No.3 Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses (2005).

Figure 2 - Sensitivity Receptors (Residential) - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

Source: City of Cockburn Intramap - http://maps.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Public80/?project=Public#

Figure 3 - Sensitivity Receptors (Wetlands) - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

Source: City of Cockburn Intramap - http://maps.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Public80/?project=Public#

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2.4. Site Description

The site is located on Lot 145, on 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake (Figure 4).

The legal land description of the site is presented in Table 2 below.

Table 2 - Site Details

Details

Lot 145

Street Address 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

Legal Description Lot 200 on Property # 4413053

Local Government Authority City of Cockburn

Zoning Industry

The premises boundaries are shown in Figure 4 overleaf; corner geospatial locations are provided in Table 3 below.

Table 3 - Data estimated via Landgate Map Viewer Plus as per GDA 1994 Zone 50.

Table 3 Premises corner boundary geo-spatial locations

Corner Boundary Northing Easting

1. North West 6446719 388351

2. North East 6446720 388391

3. South East 6446644 388392

4. South West 6446644 388352

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Figure 4 - 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

Source:www.maps.google.com.au

2.5. Surrounding Land Use

The site is located within a general industrial area and premises in the immediate vicinity include heavy engineering facilities and heavy industrial premises such as cement pipe batching plants.

The site is surrounded by the following land-uses as identified in Table 4.

Table 4 - Surrounding Land Use

Direction from Site

Separating Features

Land Use

Comments

North

Fencing & Main Road

Road – Cocos Drive Industrial premises – concrete pipe

manufacturing Industrial Premises

East Fence Industrial Premises – timber processing Industrial Premises

South Fence Industrial Premises – specialised lifting Industrial Premises

West Fence Industrial Premises – oil machinery suppliers Industrial Premises

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2.6. Current Site Conditions

The site is a fully developed industrial premise on a rectangular shaped parcel of land with a total area of

approximately 3,009m2. Hazrad have entered into a formal lease agreement ( s u b j e c t t o g r a n t i n g w o r k s a p p r o v a l ) with the owners of the premises to operate a waste management and storage facility, w h i c h specialises in the receipt, consolidation, storage and transfer of bulk & packaged controlled wastes.

The site currently comprises:

• 1,500m2 Warehouse

• 100m2 Office/Toilet/Amenities

• 1,400m2 Hardstand & Parking Areas

The site is currently serviced with appropriate industrial/utility services including reticulated water and sewer, electricity and telecommunications. All external roads are constructed and all buildings and roadways are present.

Figure 5 - Works Approval Application Area

Source: http://maps.au.nearmap.com/

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2.7. Physical & Environmental Setting

The site is located at 34 Cocos Drive in Bibra Lake in the South-East corner of the industrial precinct. The site and immediate surrounding areas are generally level. The elevation of the site is approximately 35m AHD (Australian Height Datum). Groundwater in the area is typically around 17m AHD. The separation distance from the water table to the base of the aquifer is approximately 32m and the direction of flow is east to west.

2.8. Regional Hydrology

The nearest surface water body is South Lake located approximately 580m to the North-East of the site. The site is located near the South Lake, Samuel Caporn Reserve - Little Rush Lake bushland area.

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2.9. Regional Geology

Reference to published geological maps1 indicates the superficial geology underlying the local area comprises floodplain deposits including tamala limestone layers, aeolian, calcarenite, variably lithified and leached quartz sand.

2.10. Regional Hydrogeology

Groundwater in the area typically around 17m AHD. The separation distance from the water table to the base of the aquifer is approximately 32m and the direction of flow is east to west.

1 Government of Western Australia, Department of Water & Environmental Regulation, Perth Groundwater Map (online]. Available at http://www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/maps/perth-groundwater-atlas

3.0 PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

3.1. Overview

Hazrad proposes to operate a waste transfer facility (WTF) for the acceptance, consolidation, storage and transfer off-site of bulk and packaged controlled wastes. We also propose to do a small amount of treatment to chemical waste and store low level radioactive waste pending disposal. Small amounts of plastic and cardboard will also be baled onsite. Activities on site shall include;

• Controlled waste receipt and storage;

• Controlled waste consolidation and storage;

• Chemical treatment and absorption/immobilisation;

• Controlled waste transfer to approved recycling, treatment and/or disposal facilities by road transport;

• Dangerous Goods storage

• Plastic baling

Infrastructure associated with this facility shall include:

• Packaged waste stores

• Vehicle unloading area

• Waste receipt, inspection and sorting area

• Chemical treatment and absorption/immobilisation equipment

• Bin storage area

• Waste processing area – decanting, baling etc

• Gas monitoring equipment

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• Breathing apparatus equipment

• Radiation survey equipment

• Emergency response equipment

• DG Container Storage

• Sea Container Storage

Hazrad propose to store liquid controlled wastes within low permeability bunded areas that allow the recovery of liquid in the event of spillage. For liquid waste stored in packages, the capacity of the spill containment compound is at least 100% of the volume of the largest package plus 20% of the storage capacity up to 10,000L, together with 10% of the storage capacity between 10,000L and 100,000L and 5% above 100,000L.

The bunded areas within the premises will meet the requirements described below;

• Be chemically resistant to the substances store;

• Be designed such that chemical which may react dangerously if they come into contact, are in separate bunds in the same compound or in different compounds;

• Be controlled such that the capacity of the bund is maintained at all times

3.2. Forecast Waste Types & Volumes

Table 5 overleaf provides indicative volumes of waste the facility can be expected to receive over the next 3 years. The waste types accepted on site will include all categories of controlled waste however the main waste types have been grouped together for the purpose of this table.

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Table 5 - Forecast Waste Types and Volumes

Waste Type Container 2018/19 Tonnes 2019/20 Tonnes 2020/21

Tonnes

Acids & alkalis Packaged 100 120 150

Batteries Packaged 100 125 150

Coolants, detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers and

wetting agents

Packaged 50 60 70

Cyanides Packaged 20 30 40 Drums/containers

contaminated with controlled waste residues

Packaged 40 60 80

Food waste Packaged 50 75 100

Greases, tars & creosotes Packaged 50 60 70

Herbicides & pesticides Packaged 40 50 60

Lab chemicals Packaged 70 85 100

Lead contaminated Waste Packaged 300 400 500

Metal bearing wastes Packaged 50 60 70 Oil sludge & oil contaminated

solids, filters and hoses Packaged 100 125 150

Oxidisers & reducing agents Packaged 30 40 50

Pharmaceutical wastes Packaged 10 20 30

Plastic Packaged 20 40 60

Solvents, paint & resins (includes water based)

Packaged 150 180 220

Low level radioactive – NORM, Fixed Gauges

(Dose Rates Only)

Packaged 10mSv/y 10mSv/y 10mSv/y

Asbestos* Packaged 1 1 1

It is anticipated that 75% of packaged waste received will be in load sizes of 10 tonnes or smaller.

Asbestos* Hazrad Australia’s sister company, Thuroona Services is an Unrestricted Asbestos Licence holder. Refer to Attachment 8C Thuroona Services Unrestricted Asbestos Licence (WA). From time to time, there is a requirement when attending emergencies outside of business hours, to hold securely wrapped asbestos onsite until it can be accepted by the licenced disposal facility. At all the times the load will be securely wrapped and labelled, ready for final disposal. Please refer to Attachment 8E DWER Hazrad Asbestos 06032019.

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3.3. Operating Hours

The normal operating hours of the facility will be:

• Office: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

• Transfer Facility: 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

The nature of this industry however necessitates the ability from time to time to operate on a 24 hour, 7-day per week basis, however, this will only be on an as required basis.

3.4. Waste Acceptance Procedure

All waste materials will be assessed prior to quotation and collection following documented health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) procedures and Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004. Upon receipt all materials will be inspected and assessed to ensure compliance prior to processing and storage pending off-site transfer for re-use or disposal.

The main stages and control documents in this process include:

Waste assessment & evaluation form (includes analysis and MSDS as appropriate)

• Daily Job Sheet & Manifest

• Company Quotation and Conditions

• Controlled Waste Tracking Form (DWER Permit)

• Waste or Dangerous Goods Transport Document (if applicable) & Labels

• Waste Acceptance Form

• Site Inspection Checklist

All stages of the assessment, quotation, collection, receival, processing and dispatch are monitored and audited as part of the company 's HSEQ management system.

3.5. Description of Operations

Waste Types & Classification

The facility will be licensed to accept all controlled waste categories Indicative waste types and volumes have been provided as part of this submission section 3.2 & Attachment 6B Accepted DWER Waste Categories. The facility will accept both packaged and bulk controlled wastes.

Delivery Method

It is anticipated that waste will be delivered by flatbed semi vehicles or curtain-sided tautliner vehicles and vacuum/bulk tanker and the average load size will be less than 20 tonnes.

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Each waste load received will be inspected and assessed prior to unloading in the designated unloading area. Once received the waste will then be placed into an inspection and processing area (if packaged) or transferred to a holding tank (if bulk) awaiting a more detailed assessment prior to allocation of storage and off-site dispatch.

Dispatch Method

Packaged waste will be dispatched by site via road transport in loads sizes typically between 10 to 20 tonnes.

Bulk wastes shall be dispatched from site via road transport in loads typically between 10 and 20 tonnes in vacuum or bulk liquid tankers.

All controlled waste dispatched from site shall be via controlled waste licensed vehicles.

Storage of Waste

Once waste received on site is assessed and consolidated/aggregation it shall be allocated a storage bay appropriate to its characteristics. The site will have the following segregated storage areas:

Combustible Liquids (Hydrocarbons)

Non-Hazardous Solids & Liquids

Flammable Solids & Liquids

Corrosive Solid & Liquids

Oxidising Solids & Liquids

Environmentally Hazardous Solids & Liquids

Toxic Solid & Liquids

Radioactive Material (Low Level)

Table 5 below gives an indication of the expected types & volumes of waste to be held on site at any time along with the respective capacities on site for that waste category.

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Table 6 - Site Storage Volumes and Locations

Category Expected

Quantity

Container Type Location Capacity

Combustible <5 Tonnes Packaged Non-DG Storage area 10 Tonnes

Non Dangerous <10 Tonnes Packaged Non-DG Storage area 20 Tonnes

Flammable <5 Tonnes Packaged DG Storage Area 1 24 Tonnes

Corrosive <5 Tonnes Packaged DG Storage Area 2 24 Tonnes

Oxidising <1 Tonne Packaged DG Storage Area 3 24 Tonnes Environmentally

Hazardous <2 Tonnes Packaged DG Storage Area 4 24 Tonnes

Radioactive <20 Tonnes Packaged DG Storage Area 5 24 Tonnes

Flammable <4 Tonnes Packaged DG Storage Area 6 4 Tonnes

All packaged waste will be stored in compliance with the relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice for the storage of Dangerous Goods. The expected quantity is the normal operating volumes expected to be stored at the facility. Volumes of waste on site will be managed to ensure sufficient capacity at all times.

All packaging received on site will either be:

Reused - in the event any waste is delivered to site in a reusable container all efforts to return the container to the customer or to reuse the container will be made

Recycled - wherever possible empty containers shall be drained and/or cleaned to be free of residue, baled and recycled.

Disposed - Containers and packaging that is not reusable or not residue free will be incorporated into landfill waste for disposal as appropriate.

3.6. Waste Processing

The predominant form of processing on-site will be the consolidation of smaller packaged waste (<200 litres – ie. 60L, 20L, 15L , 10L and smaller pails) volumes into larger containers (ie. 200L, 1000L drums/IBC’s) to facilitate the safe, environmentally efficient and operationally effective manner of shipment off-site for re-use, recycling or disposal.

Once waste is received and accepted on site it will be assessed by technically qualified personnel and will then be processed according to the following criteria:

• Physical Form

• Hazard – DG Class (ie. reactivity, flammability, acidity etc)

• Waste type & contaminants

• Package quality, size and type

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Similar waste streams are assessed, and compatibility checked to ensure suitable for consolidation prior to transfer of contents into 200 and 1,000 litre containers. Liquids will be transferred via gravity discharge, vacuum or compressor driven air pumps with appropriately rated hoses, valves and attachements.

3.6.1. Treatment Methods – Chemical Neutralisation

Smaller selected waste streams will be treated on site. Treatment processes will include:

• Acid – Base Neutralisation

Acidic & Base wastes will be slowly dosed to achieve a pH value of 6 to 9. The neutralised/treated liquid waste will then be consolidated, sampled and sent for disposal as per the processes described in section 3.6.2, below or sent offsite to an approved waste water treatment facility for appropriate treatment (Electro-coagulation/UV/Ozone) before final discharge to sewer.

3.6.2. Treatment Methods – Spading/Absorption

Spading/Absorption of small quantities i.e. <1 tonne per week of non-reactive liquid/sludge waste such as herbicides, pesticides, drilling mud, laboratory samples, oil sludge, etc. Disposal of absorbed material will be blended to meet Class III Landfill Acceptance Criteria as per Section 2.3 of the Amendment Application 27 April 2014 and in accordance with the Controlled Waste Regulations 2004 and Landfill Waste Classifications and Waste Definitions 1996 amended 2009.

Class III landfill acceptance criteria are as follows:

• Accepted waste must be a solid material that:

• has an angle of repose of greater than 5 degrees; and

• does not contain, or is not comprised of, any free liquids; and

• does not contain, or is not comprised of, any liquids that are capable of being released when the waste is transported;

• does not become free flowing at or below 60 degrees Celsius or when it is transported; is generally capable of being moved by a spade at normal temperatures (i.e. is spade-able).

(Controlled waste Regulations 2004 & Landfill Waste Classifications and Waste Definitions 1996, amended 2009.)

3.6.3. Treatment Methods – Heavy Metal (Lead) Immobilisation (Commercially Sensitive)

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Figure 6 - Ball Mill

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Figure 7 - Cascading Action in a Ball Mill

8 - Ball Mill Processing Flow Chart

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3.7. Low Level Radioactive Waste Storage (Commercially Sensitive)

The storage and management (disposal pathway) of low level radioactive material has been successfully granted through the Department of Health - Radiological Council Registration Number: RS 142/2018 29860. Refer to Attachment 8A Hazrad-HAZ-OHS-RMP-03 Radiation Management Plan.

HAZRAD will keep an inventory and activity log of all radioactive material and items received and their movements around site. The radioactive material to be handled in this facility will be classified in one of the following groups:

• Sealed Sources

• NORM material

Radioactive sources are classified according to their activity ratio, as being in one of five categories as described in IAEA guidelines (RS-G-1.9). The categories of sources accepted in this facility will be:

• Cat 3 – such as high activity sources from industrial gauges

• Cat 4 – such as low dose rate brachytherapy sources

• Cat 5 – such as PET check sources

All radioactive sources (and aggregates of sources) are subjected to a HAZRAD dynamic security assessment as detailed in HAZRAD’s Source Security Plan (SSP) to ensure that the requirements of the ARPANSA Security Code of Practice being met. HAZRAD have developed a document titled Waste Acceptance Criteria which details the specifics of the radiological waste that HAZRAD are able to accept for disposal. Refer to attachment Attachment 6B Hazrad-HAZ-OHS-WAC-02 Radiation Waste Acceptance Criteria

3.8. Waste Dispatch

Once packaged wastes have been aggregated into suitable loads for dispatch, this is typically 10 to 20 tonnes in size however can be less depending on the nature of the material. The aggregated waste is dispatched to an approved reuse, recycling, treatment or disposal facilities both within Western Australia, other states in Australia and potentially overseas.

All controlled wastes greater then 200kg dispatched from the facility will be tracked as per the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations and additionally any waste sent inter-state would be accompanied by the required interstate waste movement approvals as regulated by the National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) for inter-state waste movements. Any waste materials requiring to be sent overseas for recycling will be accompanied by the appropriate Federal approvals as per the Basel Convention.

For RAD waste transport movements, a Transport Plan has been adopted; Attachment 8B HAZ-OHS-TMP-01 Radiation Transport Management Plan.

3.9. Description of Project Infrastructure

The general infrastructure required is already in place and includes:

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• Sealed roadways

• Utilities - water, power, telecommunications

• Stormwater control systems and site drainage

• Covered operational and storage areas

• Fire services as required by Australian Standards

• 5T fixed overhead gantry crane

• Concrete loading, storage and processing areas

• Office

• Warehouse

• Security Gates and Perimeter fence

• Lighting

The key infrastructure to be installed associated with this project shall be:

• Package waste store - pallet racking in warehouse with segregated bunded areas by dangerous goods/hazard class

• Milling equipment (hopper, ball mill, bulka bag discharge unit)

• Plastic Bubble/shroud with wet scrubbers setup to capture dust or odour emissions.

• Bunded vehicle loading & unloading area

• Bunded waste receipt, inspection and storage areas

• Dangerous Goods storage containers for small quantities of dangerous goods - oxidising and toxic materials

• Dangerous Goods bunded storage sea containers for larger quantities of dangerous goods – radioactive and flammable materials

• Emergency Shower facility

• Plastic/carboard baler

• Security cameras to be installed to cover all operational areas

• Ram raid bollards and/or electric security gate

All infrastructure required such as sealed roadways, parking areas, offices, warehouse building and utilities are already present on-site and require no further modification.

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Figure 9 - Site Layout Plan

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Figure 10 - Site Operational Plan

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4.0 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STATE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY

4.1. Part IV Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental Impact Assessment

This proposal has not been referred for assessment under the Part IV Environmental Protection Act 1986. As this is not an end disposal facility, simply a waste transfer station (WTF) that is fully enclosed within a pre-existing secure premise with very limited quantities of waste related material, there should be no adverse environmental risks or impacts to the surrounding land and inhabitants.

4.2. Part V Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental Management

As a prescribed premise under Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1987, Hazrad Australia will require a license to operate.

• Environmental Protection Regulation 1987.

• Environmental Protection (Unauthorized Discharges) Regulation 2004.

• Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulation 2004.

4.3. Radiation Safety Act (1975), Health Department of Western Australia

A Radiation Management Plan has previously been submitted and approved to the Department of Health – Radiation Health – Registration Number: RS 142/2018 29860.

5.0 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY

The Local Government Authority is the City of Cockburn.

The site currently is zoned Industry and planning for proposed land use has been submitted to the City of Cockburn for approval to operate as a waste transfer facility.

6.0 STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Due to location and scale of the proposed activity the requirement for community consultation has been assessed and deemed not required for this application.

As a courtesy, immediate neighbours have been notified and consulted of our intention to operate and no objections has been raised regarding the proposal.

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7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

7.1. Introduction

A qualitative Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) has been undertaken to:

• Identify the type of impact (hazards) associated with the proposed operation;

• Analyse the probability (likelihood) and significance (consequence) of the impacts occurring to determine the level of the risk;

• Evaluate the impacts to assess the extent and nature of management required;

• Identify and assess mitigation measures to determine the best management options to mitigate impacts; and

• Determine the level of residual risk following the implementation of mitigation measures.

7.2. Methodology

The ERA has been prepared in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4360 Risk management Guidelines, 2004 (AS4360-2004). The risk management process is illustrated as follows:

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Figure 11 - Risk Management Process (Standards Australia, 1999)

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The following aspects I receptors have been assessed as part of the ERA:

• Air Quality (Dust and Odour);

• Noise and Vibration;

• Water Quality (Surface Water and Groundwater);

• Soil;

• Flora and Fauna;

• Weeds and Feral Animals;

• Culture (Aboriginal and European) and Heritage;

• Waste Management (Solid and Liquid Waste);

• Health and Safety Management;

• Traffic Management; and

• Dangerous Goods.

The definition of risk according to AS4360-2004 is "the chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives ". The assessment of risk is a factor of the likelihood of an impact occurring and the consequences of the impact occurring in relation to a particular receptor. The combinat ion of these aspects will determine the level of risk of the impact.

The following tables outline the criteria that have been used to assess the likelihood and consequences of potential impacts occurring for the proposed operation. Potential impacts have been assessed for operational phase of the project. The likelihood of an impact arising is defined in Table 7. The likelihood relates to the probability of a potential hazard I impact occurring.

Table 7 - Likelihood (Probability) Scale

Category Description Score

Almost Certain

Is expected to occur in most circumstances. Almost certain or the most likely and expected result. Has a >90% chance of occurring if the risk is not mitigated.

10

Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances. Quite possible I not unusual. Has a 60-90% chance of occurring if the risk is not mitigated. 6

Possible Might occur at some time. Would be a remotely possible coincidence. Has a 40- 60% chance of occurring if the risk is not mitigated. 3

Unlikely Could occur at some time. Would be remotely possible coincidence. Has a 10- 30% chance of occurring if the risk is not mitigated. 2

Rare May occur only in exceptional circumstances. Less than 10% chance of occurring if the risk is not mitigated.

1

2 AS 4360 Risk management Guidelines, 2004

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Table 8 - Consequence Levels

Category Description Score

Catastrophic

A major event which could cause severe or irreversible damage to the natural and I or human environment, including the following: • major legislative, regulatory or policy breach including regulatory intervention or prosecution; • Extensive long term detrimental environmental and social impacts; and • Widespread, permanent or persistent damage to ecosystems including the eradication of endangered species or habitats, or the destruction of cultural heritage sites.

20

Major

An event which could have a substantial and permanent consequence to the natural and I or human environment, including the following: • Legislative, regulatory or policy breach; • Widespread long term detrimental environmental and social impact; and • Localised damage to ecosystems including the eradication of endangered species or habitats, or the destruction of cultural heritage sites.

10

Moderate

An event which could create substantial temporary or minor permanent damage to the natural and I or human environment, including the following: • Contract or policy breach; • Localised short term detrimental environmental and social impacts; and • Localised temporary I repairable damage to ecosystems including the eradication of endangered species or habitats, or the destruction of cultural heritage sites.

5

Minor

An event, which could have temporary and minor effects to the natural and I or human environment, including the following: • Localised minor short-term detrimental environmental and social impacts; and • Minor temporary damage to ecosystems or cultural heritage sites.

2

Negligible No detrimental impact on the natural and I or human environment is measured or envisaged.

1

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Once the likelihood and consequence has been defined for potential impacts, the level of risk associated with the impacts have been determined to give an overall risk rating, as presented in table 9.

The level of risk is calculated by Likelihood x Consequence = Risk Rating.

Table 9 - Risk Matrix

Likelihood

Consequence

Catastrophic 20

Major 10

Moderate 5

Minor 2

Negligible 1

Almost Certain 10

200 100 50 20 10

Likely 6

120 60 30 12 6

Possible 3

60 30 15 6 3

Unlikely 2

40 20 10 4 2

Rare 1

20 10 5 2 1

Table 10 - Definition of Risk Ratings

Risk Rating Risk Category Description

>90-200 Extreme Immediate action is required. Appropriate measures are to be developed to mitigate and manage the potential impacts associated with risks.

>20-90 High Management / long-term risk reduction is required. Appropriate measures are to be developed to mitigate and manage the potential impacts associated with risks.

>6-20 Medium Management of risks is required. Risks can be mitigated by implementing reasonable / standard management measures.

0-6 Low

Acceptable risks are assessed and controlled as required. No specific management measures are required or risks can be directly managed through design measure, general mitigation measures and safety controls.

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The risk rating for potential impacts assumes that no management I mitigation measures will be put in place and determines the inherent (uncontrolled) risk. Mitigation measures have been recommended for potential impacts and the risk rating revised to determine the level of residual risk remaining, following the implementation of these measures.

Mitigation measures have been identified in accordance with hierarchy of control measures as follows:

• Elimination - Eliminate the hazard from the project altogether (i.e. eliminate a hazardous task that is not required);

• Substitution - Replace a process with a less hazardous one;

• Isolation - Isolate the hazard from receptors through the use of barriers etc.;

• Engineering - Redesign work procedures I processes to reduce the hazard;

• Administrative - Provide construction workers with training, instruction, supervision, job rotation and safe work procedures to prevent impacts I incidents.

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7.3. Construction Phase

Air Emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality • Minimise gaseous emissions from the proposed construction works for the protection of health and the environment

Impact Source Details Variability Inherent

Risk Mitigation/Management Measures Responsibility Timing

Residual Risk

Exhaust emissions

Vehicles and machinery

The proposed construction works will include activities; traffic movements that will involve the use of machinery and vehicles. This will result in increased emissions of Carbon Dioxide. The scale however of the proposed works are very minor and can be considered negligible (less than three or four vehicle movements per day)

Planned Low 6 • Exhaust emissions will be minimised by undertaking regular inspections to ensure that plant, vehicles and equipment is well maintained and in good working order.

• Current complaint management procedures, including a community complains register, which re implemented at the site.

Site Manager Pre, during and post construction works

Negligible 2

Air pollution from chemical application

Spraying of paints

The spraying of paints/chemicals can result in reduced air quality. It is expected that paint and other chemical will be used during the construction works. The scale however of the proposed works are very minor and can be considered negligible.

Planned Low 6 • If paint and chemicals with the potential to become air borne particulates are required to be used during the construction works, spraying will not be undertaken during windy/rainy conditions


Low 4

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Impact Source Details Variability Inherent Risk

Mitigation/Management Measures Responsibility Timing Residual Risk

Air pollution from smoke generation

Wildfires and burning of materials

Smoke generation can be cause by wildfires and burning of materials (deliberate and accidental) and may pose a health risk to workers, surrounding communities and the environment. The proposed construction works could include activities; welding and grinding, storage of dangerous goods, poor site practises e.g. incorrect disposal of used cigarettes.

Random High 30 • No burning of vegetation or other materials will be permitted on site.

• Smoking will be permitted in designated areas only. Appropriate disposal facilities for used cigarettes will be provided.

• Health and safety incident management procedures that are currently employed at the site through the HSEQ Management System will be implemented.

• All staff will be inducted prior to construction works commencing and made aware of the site HSEQ Management System, health and safety issues and fire risks.

• No hot works will be carried out on total fire ban days.

• Storage areas for dangerous goods will be complaint with the relevant legislation.

• All construction works will have appropriate training in the handling of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous materials and chemicals


Low 6

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Dust emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality. • Minimize gaseous, particulate and odor emissions from proposed construction works for the protection of health and the environment.

Odour emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality. • Minimise odour emissions from proposed construction works for the protection of health and the environment.



Residual Risk

Air pollution from dust generation

Machinery, vehicles and plant

The proposed construction works may include activities; traffic movements and the minor concrete works. Exposed areas will be limited as no earthworks are proposed as part of the construction works. It is expected that construction works will produce minimal dust as all roadways are sealed.

Planned Low 6 None Required Site Manager Pre, during and post construction works

Low 6


Risk Mitigation/Management Measures Responsibility Timing Residual

Risk Odour Emissions

Spraying of chemicals/ paint

The spraying of chemicals may reduce air quality. It is expected that paint and other chemicals will be used during the construction works. The scale however of the proposed works are very minor and can be considered negligible.

Planned Low 6 If paint and chemicals with the potential to increase the odour emissions are required to be used during the construction works, spraying will not be undertaken during windy conditions.


Low 6

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Noise and vibrations Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to vibration and noise levels. • Minimise adverse noise and vibration impacts on surrounding areas.

Light emission Objectives:

• Reduce the potential for light emission impact.



Risk Noise and vibration

Machinery, vehicles

The proposed construction works may include activities; provision of services, installation of barriers and signs and traffic movements which may result in noise and vibration generation. Noise and vibration may pose a health risk to workers and a nuisance to adjacent properties. However, the site is located in an industrial area away from major communities. The duration of any such activity is expected to be short and therefore impacts are therefore not considered to be significant.

Planned Low 6 • Works will be undertaken in accordance with the HSEQ Management System noise management procedures.

• Affected adjacent land users will be notified when work is likely to cause

• Speed limits will be implemented on site


Low 6



Residual Risk

Light Night Time Operations

Site is located within an existing industrial area and will not have significant night time construction works.

Planned Negligible 2

Not required Site Manager N/A Negligible 2

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Water Quality Objectives:

• Maintain existing quality of water in receiving water bodies and groundwater. • Manage contaminated water and limit the risk of contamination to receiving water bodies.



Risk Spills, leaks during the construction phase may cause pollution of surface water and groundwater

Machinery & Equipment

The proposed construction work may include the following site activities which may result: • Handling, transportation and treatment of

liquid wastes such a fuel, oil and lubricants. • Spills, leaks or accidental releases of these substances may occur during the operation of construction equipment on site.

Medium 15

Negligible 2

• Stormwater that is potentially contaminated will be segregated from clean stormwater and isolated to storm drain.

• Storage areas for fuels, oils, and chemicals will be surrounded by an impervious bund in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards for the storage of Dangerous Goods.

• Cleaning of equipment will be undertaken in appropriate areas in a manner, which prevents or minimizes pollution waters.

• Work will be undertaken in accordance with the site HSEQ Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site.

• Spill containment equipment kits will be available on site.


Low 6

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Discharge to land Objectives:

• Prevent the contamination of underlying soil. • Manage runoff from stockpile areas. • Reduce the potential for erosion and sedimentation



Residual Risk

Spills and /or leaks during construction works causing soil contamination and land degradation by soil erosion

Machinery & Equipment

All stages if the construction phase may involve moving or stationary plant and equipment. Spills, leaks or accidental releases of hazardous substances may occur during the operation, storage or refuelling of plant and equipment, which may impact on soil quality.

Planned Medium 15

• Storage areas for fuels, oils, and chemicals will be surrounded by an impervious bund in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards for the storage of Dangerous Goods.

• Cleaning of equipment will be undertaken in appropriate areas in a manner, which prevents or minimizes pollution waters.

• Work will be undertaken in accordance with the site HSEQ

• Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site.

• Spill containment equipment kits will be available on site.

Site Manager During construction works

Low 6

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Waste Management Objectives:

• Minimize generation of waste • Minimize waste exposure to environment



Risk Waste Generation

Construction Waste will be generated during the proposed construction works. Solid waste will generally comprise of: • Packaging materials (plastic, cardboard,

paper and pellets) • Scrap material • Putrescible waste • Concrete waste/adhesives/paint If the waste ins not managed correctly it can cause the degradation of land and the attraction of weeds and/or pest species.

Planned Low 6 • Works will be undertaken in accordance with the site HSEQ Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site.

• Where available, waste suitable for reused or recycled. The waste management system will follow the waste hierarchy (Reduce; Reuse: Recycle: Responsible Disposal)

• The site will be left in a clean and tidy state on completion of the works.

• All waste will be stored in appropriate containers and protected from adverse weather and vermin. All waste disposal containers will be clearly labelled.

• Materials and products with recycled content will be proposed for the works wherever these are cost and performance competitive and they are environmentally preferable to the non-recycled alternative.

General Manager

Pre, during and post construction works

Low 4

• Toilet facilities will be provided for workers during construction works.

• All personnel will be provided with training on waste management.

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Dangerous Goods Objectives:

• Identify potential risk and potential mitigation measures • Ensure site workers are aware of environmental obligations relating to the site works to reduce the risk of an environmental incident • Protect health, environmental and property on site and in the surrounding area

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Residual Risk

Spill and /or leaks during construction works causing soil and groundwater contamination

Construction The construction works may involve the use of the chemicals, including Dangerous Goods. Spills, leaks or accidental releases of hazardous substances may occur which may impact on water quality and pose a risk to the health of construction workers.

Planned High 30 • Storage areas for Dangerous Substances/Goods will be complaint with the relevant Australian Standards for the storage of Dangerous Goods.

• Spill contaminated equipment kits will be available on site.

• Storage areas will be available clearly labelled with the quantity and characteristics of chemical stored. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be available which indicate the appropriate action to be taken in the event of a spill.

• All spills or incidents must be reported to the Technical Manager and, if required, to the appropriate Regulatory Authority.

• Daily site inspections will record any spills or no-compliances and the corrective action taken.

General Manager


Low 6

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7.4. Operational Phase

Air Emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality • Minimise gaseous emissions from the proposed during the operation phase for the protection of health and the environment.



Risk

Exhaust emissions

Storage and processing areas

The operations may involve the use of machinery and vehicles including trucks and forklifts. This would result in increased emissions of Carbon Dioxide.

Continuous

Medium 12

• Exhaust emissions will be minimised by regular inspections to ensure that plant, vehicles and equipment are well maintained and in good working order.

• Using of motor vehicle requiring anti- pollution device.

• Complaint management procedures which are currently employed at the site as part of the Site HSEQ Management system

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

VOC's emission

Storage areas VOC's emissions may occur from the transport and the handling of waste in the unloading, processing and storage areas. All wastes will be in sealed in packages and tanks therefore impacts are not considered to be significant.

Planned Low 6 Complaint management procedures, which are currently employed at the site as part of the Site Based Management Plan, including the maintenance of a community complaints register, will be implemented in order to identify areas where emissions are significant problem.

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

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Residual Risk

Air pollution from smoke generation

Storage VOC's emissions may occur from the transport and the handling of waste in the unloading, processing and storage areas. All wastes will be in sealed in packages and tanks therefore Impacts are not considered to be significant.

Random High 30 • • No burning of vegetation of other materials will be permitted on site. • Smoking will be permitted in designated areas only. Appropriate disposal facilities for used cigarettes will be provided

• Health and safety and incident management procedures which are currently employed at the site through the HSEQ Management System will be implemented

• • All staff will be inducted prior to the operations commencing and made aware of the HSEQ Management System, Site Based Management Plan, health and safety issues and fire risks.

• Appropriate safety programs will be implemented including nominated medical arrangements, firefighting equipment, evacuation procedures and first aid provision.

• Storage areas for Dangerous Substances/ Goods will be compliant with the relevant legislation.

• All site workers will have appropriate training in the handling of Dangerous Substances/ Goods and Hazardous materials and chemicals.

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

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Dust Emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality. • Minimise gaseous , particulate and odour emissions from proposed construction works for the protection of health and the environment.



Risk Air pollution from dust generation

Storage areas Air pollution from dust may occur from the following activities: • milling activities • traffic movements (trucks and

private vehicles /day through the site).

Continuous/ Discontinuous

Medium 12

• All mill processing of contaminated waste will be within the warehouse, and further enclosed via a plastic bubble wrap/shroud structure

• Wet exhaust scrubbers will be located on the plastic shrouds to ensure any dust contaminant is contained

• General housekeeping practises will be implemented to prevent the accumulation of waste materials that may generate dust.

• All traffic areas are sealed • Complaint management procedures,

which are currently employed at the site, as a part of the HSEQ Management Plan, including the maintenance of a complaints register, will be implemented in order to identify areas if dust management becomes a problem.

General Manager

During operation

Low 4

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Odour emissions Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to air quality. • Minimise odour emissions from proposed construction works for the protection of health and the environment.



Risk

Odour emissions

Storage and processing areas

During the processing and storing of waste materials air pollution from odour may occur.

Continuous/Planned

Medium 12

• Packaged and bulk waste to be stored in sealed containers

• Waste materials accepted to be risk assessed prior to acceptance to identify odour or other risks

• General housekeeping practices will be implemented to prevent the accumulation of waste materials that may generate odour.

• Community notification will be undertaken where appropriate when work is likely to cause odour impact on the public.

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

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Noise and vibrations Objectives:

• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements in relation to vibration and noise levels. • Minimise adverse noise and vibration impacts on surrounding areas.

Light emission Objectives:

• Reduce the potential for light emission impact



Residual Risk

Noise and vibration

Waste Transfer Operations

The following site activities which may result in noise and vibration generation: • Handling and transportation of

waste • Treatment of waste • Milling of waste • Truck movement Noise and vibration may pose a health risk to workers and a nuisance to adjacent properties. However, the site is located in an industrial area away from major communities. Impacts are therefore not considered to be significant.

Continuous Low 6 • Works will be undertaken in accordance with the HSEQ Management System noise management procedures currently employed at the site. • Milling process will be slow, so vibrations

will be minimal. • Speed limits will be implemented on site

to control noise generation from traffic movements.

General Manager

During operation

Low 4



Residual Risk

Light emissions

Night lighting Site is located within an existing industrial area and will not have significant night-time operational works.

Planned Low 4 Non required General Manager

During operation

Low 4

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Water Quality Objectives:

• Maintain existing quality of water in receiving water bodies and groundwater. • Manage contaminated water and limit the risk of contamination to receiving water bodies.



Risk Spills, leaks during the operation of the waste transfer facility causing pollution of surface water and groundwater

Operation of a waste transfer facility

The operation of the waste transfer facility may include activities which may result: • Handling, disposal and treatment of

stormwater • Spills, leaks, accidental releases of

these substances may occur which may impact on water quality.

Continuous High 30 • All operational activity to occur in bunded hardstand areas • Stormwater that is potentially

contaminated will be segregated from clean stormwater • Storage areas for fuels, oils, and

chemicals will be surrounded by an impervious bund in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards for the storage of Dangerous Goods. • Refuelling plant and equipment will be

undertaken within bunded areas. • Vehicles washdown will be undertaken in

designed bunded area or off-site • Cleaning of equipment will be undertaken

in appropriate areas in a manner, which prevents or minimises pollution waters. • Work will be undertaken in accordance

with the HSEQ Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site. • All site workers will have appropriate

training in the handling of Hazardous materials, chemicals and spill response. • Spill containment equipment kits will be

available on site.

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

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Discharge to land Objectives:

• Manage runoff from stockpile areas. • Reduce the potential for erosion and sedimentation



Risk

Spills and/or leaks during the operation of the waste transfer facility

Operations of processing and storage areas

Spills, leaks or accidental releases of hazardous substances may occur during the operation, storage or re-fuelling of plant and equipment which may impact on soil quality.

Continuous High 30 • Operations will be undertaken in accordance with the HSEQ Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site. • Storage areas for fuels, oils and chemicals

will be surrounded by an impervious bund in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard for the storage of dangerous goods. • Visual inspection will be undertaken daily

to assess the performance of the storage areas • Refuelling plant and equipment will be

undertaken within bunded areas. • Cleaning of equipment will be undertaken

in appropriate areas in a manner, which prevent or minimises pollution to soil. • Spill containment equipment kits will be

available on site.

General Manager

During operation

Low 6

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Waste Management Objectives:

• Minimize generation of waste • Minimize waste exposure to environment



Risk Waste Generation


Waste will be generated during operation. Solid waste will generally comprise of: • Packaging materials (plastic, cardboard, paper and pellets) • Scrap material • Putrescible waste • Concrete waste/adhesives/paint If the waste ins not managed correctly it can cause the degradation of land and the attraction of weeds and/or pest species

Planned Low 6 • Operations will be undertaken in accordance with the site HSEQ Management System spill management procedures currently employed at the site. • Where available, suitable waste will be

reused or recycled. The waste management system will follow the waste hierarchy (Reduce; Reuse: Recycle: Responsible Disposal) • The site will be left in a clean and tidy

state after daily operations. • All waste will be stored in appropriate

containers and protected from adverse weather and vermin. All waste disposal containers will be clearly labelled. • All personnel will be provided with

training on waste management.

General Manager

During operation

Low 4

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Dangerous Goods Objectives:

• Identify potential risk and potential mitigation measures • Ensure site workers are aware of environmental obligations relating to the site works to reduce the risk of an environmental incident • Protect health, environmental and property on site and in the surrounding area • Low Level Radioactive Material has separate risk assessment completed as per Attachment 8A HAZ-OHS-RMP-03 Radiation Management Plan

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Risk

Spill and /or leaks during operation causing soil and groundwater contamination


Operations will involve the use and processing of chemicals, including Dangerous Goods. Spills, leaks or accidental releases of hazardous substances may occur which may impact on water quality and pose a risk to the health of construction workers.

Planned High 30 • Storage areas for Dangerous Substances/Goods will be complaint with the relevant Australian Standards for the storage of Dangerous Goods. • Spill contaminated equipment kits will

be available on site. • Storage areas will be available clearly

labelled with the quantity and characteristics of chemical stored. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be available which indicate the appropriate action to be taken in the event of a spill. • All spills or incidents must be reported

to the General Manager and, if required, to the appropriate Regulatory Authority. • Daily site inspections will record any

spills or non-compliances and the corrective action taken.

General Manager


Low 6

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Regulatory Authorities

• Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004

• Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 1987

• Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997

• Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2007

• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984

• Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996

• Environmental Protection (NEPM-NPI) Regulations 1998;

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007;

• Local Government Act 1995;

• Radiation Safety Act 1975

• Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983

• Radiation Safety (Qualifications) Regulations 2002

• Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995

Guidelines

• Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors No.3. WA EPA June 2005 - Separation distances between industrial and sensitive land uses.

• Bunding and Spill Management. SA EPA 088/16 May 2016

• Bunding: Vic EPA Publication 341.1 October 2015

• A Method for determining the compatibility of chemical mixtures. US EPA-600/2-80-076 April 1980. "EPA's Chemical Compatibility Chart".

• Landfill Waste Classifications and Waste Definitions 1996, (as amended 2018)

• Guidance note. Recommendations for limiting exposure to ionising radiation. [NOHSC:3022 (1995)], National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra

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Relevant Standards

• AS 1940-2004 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

• Department of Environmental Regulation: (Draft) Environmental Standard: Composting: Division 3 Part V of the EP Act 1986

• National standard for limiting occupational exposure to ionising radiation [NOHSC: 1013 (1995)], National, Occupational Health and Safety Commission, -Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra

• National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handing of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC: 2017 (2001)]

Documents

Supplementary Information Works Approval Application ......Supplementary Information Works Approval Application Categories 61, 61A & 62 Location 34 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163