MOD 8 - Increase in depth of mining

Maules Creek Community Council Inc. strongly Objects to the Amended Modification 8

I support this project for its ongoing benefits to the mine's employees, suppliers, the local community and NSW.

I object to this proposal because the proponent has not adequately assessed the likely greenhouse gas (GHG) risks and impacts to NSW. They have not adequately described the scale and impact of recent emissions from the existing BCM operation. Their projected emissions for the proposal make a mockery of any statement or commitment they may make pertaining to reducing GHG emissions. They have not attempted to credibly mitigate likely and significant economic, social or environmental costs and impacts of emissions. They have not demonstrated that they can effectively manage and minimise emissions either now or in the future. The projected emissions demonstrate that the proponent will repeatedly breach the federal Safeguard Mechanism and fail to support NSW Net Zero Plan or legislated emissions reduction targets.

The proposal represents continuing activities that are a leading cause of physical impacts and economic costs already observed and experienced in Australia and documented in recent State of the Environment, State of the Climate, and UN reports. The observed impacts have led the International Energy Agency to declare that there should be no new coal proposals. The Department should reject this proposal because the proponent has not offered any credible mitigation of likely and significant impacts, and has not adequately observed the principles of ecologically sustainable development. The likely impacts of the proposal are unacceptable and it is not in the public interest. The proposal directly conflicts with state and federal policy objectives, the federal Climate Change Act, and international commitments such as the Global Methane Pledge.

Please refer to my attachment for more detailed explanation for my objection. Thank you.

We need to move to renewable energy immediately. I object to any increase in mining infrastructure/fossil fuel infrastructure. We need to be winding back and working towards caring for nature and the climate. Time is running out. The health of our communities needs to be prioritised as well as the health of the environment.

Keep the coal in the ground. Climate is changing. Stop the pollution. Enough.