Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 837
Annual Return Start: 02 May 2011
Annual Return End: 01 May 2012
Date Received: 29 Jun 2012
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
L8.5 SRU#1 Waste Gas incinerator temp dropped below 650C due to a console operator error. SRU was offline & stack emissions did not increase. Licensee has implemented measure to prevent a recurrence. EPA has written to licensee regarding non-compliance and relevant action 1
L3 Lower pH limit (6.0) not met as effluent with pH 5.9 was discharged for 9mins to Tabbagai Gap during wet weather discharge. Incident was minor & licensee implemented measures to prevent a recurrence. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
L7 Offensive odours emitted from the premises, including the Propane Deasphalting Unit (PDU) and general site activities. EPA issued Penalty Infringement Notice for PDU incident & continues to require the licensee to undertake PRPs to mitigate odours. Penalty Notice issued 2
L1 Minor release of oily water to Botany Bay due to mechanical failure of a hose. Licensee promptly implemented oil spill response procedures to recover oil sheen in consultation with Sydney Ports. Appropriate actions taken to prevent a recurrence. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
M2.1 Continuous air emission monitoring not fully conducted at points 7 & 34 due to damaged analysers &/or faulty components. EPA has written to licensee regarding analyser availability & maintenance of equipment. Analysers repaired & back online. EPA has written to licensee regarding non-compliance and relevant action 3