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The following is a monthly update for the Narrabri Community Consultative Committee (CCC) regarding activities undertaken by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) relating to PEL 238, PAL 2 and PPL 3 (Narrabri Gas Project).
It includes activities relating to the regulation of Environment Protection Licence (EPL) 20350 and the EPA’s functions conducted under the NSW Gas Plan.
Attachments to this month’s update:
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Running Log – Old Investigations of PEL 238 Outcomes
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Inspections undertaken by EPA – February 2019
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EPA site inspection map – February 2019
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Inspections undertaken by EPA - March 2019
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EPA site inspection map - March 2019
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Inspections undertaken by EPA - April 2019
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EPA site inspection map - April 2019
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Current investigations
The EPA is continuing the ongoing investigation on the matter related to approvals required by Santos for the irrigation activity at the Narrabri Gas Field. Santos have temporarily ceased irrigation at Leewood following discussions with the EPA, with no evidence of environmental harm identified. | |
Running log
Old investigations PEL 238, PAL2 and PPL 3 outcomes |
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February 2018
Crop Health at the Leewood Facility
The EPA investigated the Leewood facility following a community complaint on 9 February 2018 that raised concern about the alleged poor condition of the Lucerne crop being irrigated at the Leewood facility.
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EPA officers inspected the Leewood facility on 12 February 2018, and reported that the irrigated crop appeared to be healthy and relatively uniform across the irrigated area. The matter was finalised, as no environmental harm was identified from the inspection that warranted further investigation. The EPA advised the complainant of the outcome of the inspection.
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December 2017
Crop Health at the Leewood Facility
A community complaint was received on 27 November 2017 regarding alleged poor condition of the crop being irrigated at the Leewood facility and concerns about the high level of water in one of the Leewood Ponds. NSW EPA officers attended the Leewood facility on the 15 December 2017 to check the irrigated crop, and were satisfied that the growth of the irrigated crop appeared to be healthy and was relatively uniform across the irrigated area. An inspection was also undertaken at the Leewood Ponds on the same day, and EPA officers confirmed the produced water levels were within operating capacity. Water levels in the ponds can often fluctuate dependent on several factors including the weather, water treatment at the Reverse Osmosis Plant and the irrigation activities taking
place at the time.
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Following the inspections at the irrigated crop and produced water ponds, the EPA were satisfied that the crop was in good health and observed no environmental concerns during the inspection that would warrant further investigation. The EPA advised the complainant of the outcome of the inspection.
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August 2017
Crop Health at the Leewood Facility
The EPA is liaising with Crown Lands and Water on a matter raised with the EPA relating to approvals required by Santos for the irrigation activity at the Narrabri Gas Field. Multiple approvals and licences are currently in place for the irrigation activity including an Environment Protection Licence.
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The results from the initial round of monitoring, as required by the Environment Protection Licence, has been submitted to the EPA. The EPA has reviewed the data and confirmed that the irrigation water meets the monitoring requirements of this Licence.
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Inspections undertaken by the EPA February 2019
Site ID
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Date Inspected
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Reason
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Action / Outcome
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Status
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Relevant statutory document
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Bohena 3 |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Suspended |
PAL 2 |
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Bibblewindi 15 |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Active |
PAL 2 |
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Bibblewindi 18H |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Active |
PAL 2 |
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Bibblewindi 19H |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Active |
PAL 2 |
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Bibblewindi 21 H |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Active |
PAL 2 |
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Bibblewindi 28H |
20/02/2019 |
General inspection |
Compliant |
Active |
PAL 2 | |
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Site inspection map
EPA site inspections undertaken at Narrabri - February 2019
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Inspections undertaken by the EPA - March 2019
Site ID
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Date Inspected
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Reason
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Action / Outcome
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Status
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Relevant statutory document
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Bibblewindi
16
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11/03/2019
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LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 18H |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 19H |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 21H
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11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 22
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12/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 23 |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 24 |
12/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 25 |
12/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 27 |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Bibblewindi 28H |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Dewhurst 27
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11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Dewhurst 29 |
11/03/2019 |
LDAR |
Monitoring |
Active
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EPL 20350
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Site inspection map
EPA site inspections undertaken at Narrabri - March 2019
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Inspections undertaken by the EPA - April 2019
Site ID
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Date Inspected
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Reason
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Action / Outcome
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Status
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Relevant statutory document
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Bohena 6 |
17/04/2019 |
General Inspection |
Compliant |
Plugged & Abandoned |
PAL 2 |
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Bohena 9 |
17/04/2019 |
General Inspection |
Compliant |
Suspended |
PAL 2 |
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Bohena South 1 |
17/04/2019 |
General Inspection |
Compliant |
Suspended |
PAL 2 | |
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Site inspection map
EPA site inspections undertaken at Narrabri - April 2019
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