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Improvements to DMP s Annual Environmental Reporting Guidelines

Overview. Brief background on AER guidelinesWhy change the guidelines?Improvement processKey improvementsImplementation PlanTake home messages. Background. AER required by tenement condition for projects operating = 2 yrsObjectives of current guidelinesReport on mining

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Improvements to DMP s Annual Environmental Reporting Guidelines

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    1. Improvements to DMPs Annual Environmental Reporting Guidelines Danielle Risbey Northern Minerals Manager - 25 August 2010 -

    2. Overview Brief background on AER guidelines Why change the guidelines? Improvement process Key improvements Implementation Plan Take home messages

    3. Background AER required by tenement condition for projects operating = 2 yrs Objectives of current guidelines Report on mining & rehab. activities in past & next yr Monitor performance Assist in prep. of Completion Report after closure Provide DMP with information for its State Reporting requirements (standard of env. management being achieved) Guidelines last updated in 1996

    4. Why change? Improve link between Mining Proposal and AER with regard to mine closure Improve site summary (i.e. snapshot table) Provide capacity for one report to cover all gov. agencies reporting requirements Align rehabilitation summary table with DMPs bond policy to aid bond review process

    5. Revised Objectives Concisely document activities for past & next yr Encourage operators to conduct environmental risk analysis to promote continuous improvement Assist operators in monitoring compliance and performance Encourage operators to be prepared for closure through reviewing the status of rehabilitation & closure planning. Provide basic information to DMP on the extent of mining operations in the State and standard of environmental management & closure planning being achieved

    6. Improvement Process DMP EOs workshopped the guidelines Timeline of project to conclude at GEMG Minerals Branch team effort Consultation on draft (~50 individuals contacted, key groups & DMP website) Discussion of comments within Branch Finalised guidelines & launch at GEMG

    7. Key improvements Updated Agency names Strengthened compliance reporting & added flexibility for a single report for gov. agencies Added section on closure planning Added rehabilitation stages to rehab. table (in line with DMP bond policy) Tweaked data sheets (eg. added space for photos, improved layout, updated focus)

    8. Compliance Need to audit performance against conditions & demonstrate compliance Still need to document measures taken to prevent further non-compliance Must address DMP requirements, can also include other agencies (multi-agency report) Corporate endorsement required at bottom of checklist in AER

    9. Closure planning AER will need to provide an update on the status of closure planning (preparedness): Update legal obligations for closure Consultation with stakeholders re. closure Progress towards finalising closure criteria Research to address knowledge gaps Dont attach a Closure Plan to AER

    10. Implementation plan Available on website by end of May 2010 Relevant for AERs due June 2011 ? Tables available in EXCEL / WORD Reporting compliance with outdated commitments need to discuss with DMP Senior EO for your region Need to start preparations now DMP has factored in some lead time to assist change

    11. Where to from here? Helpful feedback on guidelines welcome anytime Hoping the guidelines have a positive effect & improve preparedness for mine closure If having problems contact your regional EO Consult other agencies if opting for multiagency report

    12. Key take home messages AER must be concise and accurate Demonstrate preparedness for closure Provide a review of compliance with conditions & commitments Provide synopsis of monitoring data Multiagency ensure reporting dates aligned Guidelines apply to AERs due June 2011 onwards

    13. Thank you Danielle Risbey (Northern Minerals Manager) 100 Plain Street, East Perth danielle.risbey@dmp.wa.gov.au Ph. (08) 9222 3593

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