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Mine Rehabilitation Discussion Paper


The NSW Government is committed to ensuring major mining projects use best practice rehabilitation so that previously mined land can sustain other uses. The Government is already implementing a number of reforms to strengthen operational rehabilitation requirements for all mining projects in NSW. As the next step in these reforms, we have released the discussion paper, Improving Mine Rehabilitation in NSW, to seek feedback on proposed improvements to the regulatory framework for rehabilitation of major mining projects. This feedback will be used to develop new state-wide policy and actions that provide certainty to industry and the community by clearly setting out Government expectations regarding rehabilitation and closure requirements for all major mining projects in NSW. There are five proposed reforms set out in the discussion paper across the assessment, operational and closure stages of the mine life cycle. A key aim of the proposed improvements is to ensure mine rehabilitation is consistent with leading practice and delivers appropriate social, economic and environmental outcomes for communities. The discussion paper will be on public exhibition until Friday 16 February 2018.

Attachments (2)

discussion paper improving mine rehabilitation in NSW 11 2017.pdf
faq improving mine rehabilitation in NSW 11 2017.pdf

Submissions (37)

246465_Lock the Gate.pdf
246477_WaterNSW.pdf
246516_EPA.pdf
246523_Scott Brooks.pdf
246534_Attachment.pdf
IEEFA Attachment.pdf
244683_Mine Rehabilitation in NSW_ARTC.pdf
244766_Submission on improving mine rehabilitation in NSW discussion paper.pdf
244879_AMRC Submission On Improving Mine Rehabilitation In NSW Feb 18.pdf
245000_CFMEU_NSW_mine-rehab_15Feb2018.pdf
245031_Mine Rehab.pdf
245292_NSW Mine Rehabilitation Discussion Paper Submission_ Verterra.pdf
245426_180216A Mining Submission.pdf
245471_SGA_ NSW Rehabilitation Reform Project Submission.pdf
245503_Submission_ Department Planning_ Discussion Paper_ Improve Rehabilita....pdf
245503_Submission_ Department Planning_ Discussion Paper_ Improve Rehabilita...-1.pdf
245525_Mine rehabilitation submission v2.pdf
245539_180216 NSW Mine Rehab Submission _EJA_.pdf
245539_EJA_Dodging_clean_up_costs.pdf
246437_Matthew Gee Kwun Chan.pdf
245580_180216_ NSWMC Submission to Improving Mine Rehabilitation Discussion Paper_FINAL.pdf
245597_CottonAust RMineRehab 16022018.pdf
245616_SSHEG Wambo Mine Bulga Culture Centre Final.pdf
245616_SSHEG Rahabilitation Submission Feb 2018.pdf
245616_Letter 14 August 2017 SSHEG Bulga Enhancement Report 10.pdf
245618_180216_ NSWMC Submission to Improving Mine Rehabilitation Discussion Paper_FINAL _1_.pdf
245637_Improving mine rehabilitation in NSW Discussion paper November 2017.pdf
245659_Yancoal Australia Submission_ Improving Mine Rehabilitation.pdf
245810_NSW Submission_ Copy.pdf
245886_Mine_rehabilitation_DP_submission_KR.pdf
246774_180223 Mine Rehab Discussion Paper EDO NSW letter sub final.pdf
246805_National Restoration Standards 2nd Edition.pdf
246805_SERA biodiversity offset policy statement June 2017.pdf
246858_Discussion Questions & Answers.pdf
246858_Key Issues_ Improving Mine Rehabilitation Guideline.pdf
246858_Improving mine rehabilitation in NSW_20180223.pdf
248332_Muswellbrook Council.pdf

Timeline

  • On Exhibition

    The consultation is open for public comment.

  • Under Consideration

    We'll be reviewing what you told us.

  • Made and Finalised

    The final outcomes of this consultation will be documented here.

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