Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 828
Annual Return Start: 01 Apr 2012
Annual Return End: 31 Mar 2013
Date Received: 31 May 2013
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
L1.1 Stormwater quality exceedences in discharges from Points 10-15. Significant work has been undertaken at the site to upgrade infrastructure to reduce the potential for substances to enter the stormwater system. Penalty Notice issued 12
L3.1/L3.6 Exceeded effluent temperature limit, possible sources being steam and process condensate systems and boiler feedwater systems. PRP to address non-compliance(s) issued 8
O5.1 Some above ground tanks are not bunded and do not have an alternative spill containment system in place. A site wide bunding review has been undertaken to prioritise bunding upgrades to tanks using a risk based approach. PRP to address non-compliance(s) issued 1
U4.1/4.4/4.5 Training of personnel on new procedures for alarm disabling and identification of abnormal operations was not completed by due date, minor delay providing Independent Engineers Report. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
00 Release of ammonia from a high point vent in the Ammonia Plant as a result of an elevated pressure in a vessel in the ammonia refrigeration compressor system. Non-compliance(s) under investigation 1
00 Release of ammonia from a relief valve in the Ammonia Storage Compressor due to a pressure relief valve operating prematurely as a result of a mechanical failure of the pressure relief valve. Non-compliance(s) under investigation 1
M2.1/2.2 Sampling plane at Point 20 does not comply with AS4323.1 1995 contrary to method TM-11. Occurred as a result of selection of a sampling port which did not meet the requirement. Sampling ports which complied did not exist at the time. S.58 notice being negotiated to change licence conditions(s) 1
O2.1(b) Discharge of a minor quantity of weak ammonium nitrate solution from the WANS Filtration Plant due to logic fault which allowed plant to be restarted without alarm parameter reset. Code modified, splash guard introduced. Penalty Notice issued 1
E4.2(c) Reports detailing the April and May 2012 monitoring results were submitted late due to anomalous results requiring clarification with consultants and laboratory. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 2
A4.1 Discussion are being held with the EPA to ensure that all appropriate scheduled activities are included in the licence. Orica will submit an application to vary the licence if necessary. S.58 notice being negotiated to change licence conditions(s) 1