Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 828
Annual Return Start: 01 Apr 2014
Annual Return End: 31 Mar 2015
Date Received: 29 May 2015
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
L1.1 Stormwater quality exceedances, ammonia vapour release, reasons unidentified. Orica implemented a monitoring program and outcomes will be provided to the EPA in accordance with the PRP requirements PRP to address non-compliance(s) issued 40
L3.1 Exceedance of effluent temperature limit for a short duration. Effluent reduction improvement works were implemented to reduce effluent temperature. This resulted in a reduction of the average discharge temperature of approx 5 degrees. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
O6.1 Bunding and alternative spill containment systems are in process of being installed/upgraded to required standards. A program of bunding improvements that contain chemicals that cause environmental harm has been implemented. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
M8.1 Daily volume monitoring was not recorded during certain wet weather events due to flow meter faults. The flow meters were replaced and Orica is working with the equipment supplier to monitor the long term reliability of the new instruments Appropriate Action taken by licensee 12
O7.3 A Despatch Collection Tank was pumped out at a duration exceeding 2 weeks due a miscommunication between key personnel.No overflow recorded & no adverse effects.Orica discussing frequency with EPA to better reflect the usage of the dispatch amenities S.58 notice issued to change/amend licence conditions(s) 3
O1.1 Discharge of nitric acid from NAP1 Sampling Cabinet to bunded area due to transfer rate exceeding the transfer capacity. EPA has written to licensee regarding non-compliance and relevant action 1