Project Proponent Shire of Northam Proposal description The advice applies to a proposal referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) by Capital Recycling on 6 November 2012. The proposal is to extract gravel from Lot M1822 on Diagram 8755 Horton Road, Woottating in the Shire of Northam. The proposal is a small scale gravel quarry which is not operating on a continual basis. The potential impacts of dust, noise and groundwater exposure from this proposal are not considered to be such a significant matter that assessment by the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA)-is required. The OEPA advises that it is of the opinion that DEC can manage the environmental issues relevant to this proposal under Part V of the EP Act. The EP Act specifically identifies that matters such as air emissions and noise can be addressed under Part V of the EP Act. The EP Act allows for the Chief Executive Officer of the DEC to grant a license subject to conditions, or refuse granting a licence. Region Wheatbelt Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated December 03, 2012 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. Referral Comment on this referral Gravel Extraction Lot M1822 on Diagram 8755 Horton Road, Woottating, Shire of N… Referral documentation Referral form.pdf (PDF, 819.97 KB) Extractive Industry EPA Referral.pdf (PDF, 10.72 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable) Extract of determination Chairman Determination - Gravel Extraction Woottating (PDF, 16.45 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Hydrological Processes Public advice Public Advice - Gravel Extraction, Woottating (PDF, 374.82 KB) Date published Monday, 3 December, 2012
