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Environmental Assessment Report
Proponent Gourmet Oil Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
Folder EN-EM-EV-DE-238586
Document. H279694
Class of Assessment 2A
Acronyms
Board Board of the Environment Protection Authority
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)
SD Sustainable development
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Report summary
This report provides an environmental assessment of Gourmet Oil Company (Australia) Pty Ltd’s,
trading as Hagen Oil (Hagen Oil) proposed oil recycling facility at 8 Venture Court, Invermay.
The proposal involves the separation of oil product from waste mineral oil and oil water mixtures by
passive settlement and concentration.
This report has been prepared based on information provided by the proponent in the
Environmental Effects Report (EER) and EER Supplement. Relevant government agencies and
the public have been consulted and their submissions and comments considered as part of this
assessment.
Further details of the assessment process are presented in section 1 of this report. Section 2
describes the statutory objectives and principles underpinning the assessment. Details of the
proposal are provided in section 3. Section 4 reviews the need for the proposal and considers the
alternatives to the proposal. Section 5 summarises the public and agency consultation process.
The detailed evaluation of environmental issues is contained in section 6. The report conclusions
are contained in section 7.
Appendix 1 contains details of comments made and issues raised in the consultation process.
Appendix 2 contains the environmental permit conditions for the proposal. Attachment 2 of the
permit conditions contains the table of commitments from the EER.
Table of Contents
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1 Approval process
An application for a permit under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPA Act) in
relation to the proposal was submitted to Launceston City Council on 5 November 2013.
The proposal is defined as a ‘level 2 activity’ under clause 1(c), schedule 2 of the Environmental
Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPC Act), being the conduct of works at which
used oil is refined or reprocessed by filtration and separation. Section 25(1) of the EMPC Act
required Council to refer the application to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority (the
Board) for assessment under the Act. The application was received by the Board on 3 December
2013.
The assessment has been undertaken by the Director, Environment Protection Authority under
delegation from the Board.
The Board required that information to support the proposal be provided in the form of an
Environmental Effects Report (EER).
Several drafts of the EER were submitted to the EPA Division for comment prior to its finalisation
and acceptance on behalf of the Board. The EER was released for public inspection for a 14-day
period commencing on 10 May 2014. An advertisement was placed in The Examiner newspaper
and a notice was published on the EPA website. The EER was also referred at this time to relevant
government agencies for comment. Three public submissions in support of the proposal were
received.
On 6 June 2014, the Board requested that the proponent submit supplementary information to
address Council comments on the EER. Satisfactory supplementary information was submitted by
the proponent on 13 June 2013.
The Board must undertake the assessment of the proposal in accordance with the Environmental
Impact Assessment Principles defined in Section 74 of the EMPC Act.
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3 The proposal
Hagen Oil proposes to produce a maximum of 2900 tonnes of oil product per annum at 8 Venture
Court, Invermay (Figure 1). The site currently is a vacant lot. It is proposed to construct an
enclosed shed with a bunded floor within which the activity is to be conducted (Figure 2). The
shed floor is to be divided into 3 separately bunded areas, each with a blind sump. These areas
are a vehicle loading bay, a processing area and a storage area.
The main characteristics of the proposal are summarised in Table 1. A detailed description of the
proposal is provided in Section B of the EER.
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Inputs
Water None.
Energy No heating is proposed.
Other raw Waste oils oil/water mixtures and oil contaminated materials.
materials
Wastes and emissions
Liquid Section C7 of the EER states that the average daily discharge to sewer of effluent
(consisting of the water fraction of received wastes) will be 40,000L and the maximum
daily discharge will be below 100,000L.
Atmospheric A Background oily smell may be detected on site but is not expected to be noticeable
off-site.
Solid Approximately 50 tonnes per annum of general solid waste are to be removed from the
site periodically for disposal at a Landfill.
Controlled The EER states that approximately 70kg per week, equating to one 205L drum every 3
wastes weeks, of solid residues and sludges will be produced.
Noise From approximately 20 truck movements per day to and from the site and occasional
use of pumps on site.
Greenhouse EER states the proposed activity is a climate change positive industry. Truck
gases movement will generate greenhouse gas emissions.
Construction, and operations
Proposal Not discussed.
timetable
Operating hours 0700 to 1730 hours. Occasional truck movement may occur outside these hours.
(ongoing)
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Figure 1: Location of the Proposal Site
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Figure 2: Oil recycling shed floor plan
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4 Need for the proposal and alternatives
The proposal entails the relocation of an existing oil recycling business to a new larger yard to
enable more efficient and expanded operations.
Section B4 of the EER states that Hagen Oil provides a critical service in the processing industry
chain by handling used oil from the maritime, automotive, hydraulic, mining and forestry industries,
as well as many others. It is further stated that the lack of an expanded oil and liquid waste
reprocessing facility will hamper Tasmania’s economic expansion.
Three public representations were received. These representations were all in support of the
proposal. The following reasons were provided:
Provision of expanded oil recycling capacity in the State.
Improved oil recycling services.
The EER was referred to the then Department of Economic Development Tourism and the Arts
(DEDTA), Workplace Standards, Taswater and Launceston City Council (LCC). Taswater
provided comment directly to the proponent. DEDTA responded in support of the proposal. LCC
raised the following relevant issues:
A recommendation that the site yard be sealed.
Noise of truck reversing on site.
Poor quality of plans and lack of clarity regarding site capacity.
Relevant EPA Division specialists and regulatory officers were consulted throughout the
assessment.
The EER Supplement prepared by the proponent provides a response to each of the relevant
environmental issues raised by the public and government agencies/bodies.
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6 Evaluation of environmental issues
The environmental issues considered relevant to the proposal have been evaluated by the EPA
Division. Details of this evaluation, along with the permit conditions required by the Board are
discussed below.
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Condition G5 ensures the Director is made aware of the expected date of commencement of
operations. Conditions H1 and H2 specify the bunding standards for the storage of
environmentally hazardous materials.
It is not considered necessary to require the yard be sealed given requirements to conduct all
operations involving environmentally hazardous materials within appropriately bunded areas.
The presence of spill management equipment on site is supported (commitment 10) and
required by condition H3.
To ensure the design storage capacity of bunded areas is not exceeded the maintenance of an
inventory is supported (commitment 1) and is required by condition H4.
Conclusion
The proponent will be required to comply with the relevant EER commitments summarised
above.
The proponent will be required to comply with conditions CN1, G2, G5, G6, H1, H2, H3 and H4.
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The proponent’s commitment regarding storage of materials other than for processing is
supported (commitment 5). Where environmental hazardous these materials should be kept
separate and be clearly identified, as required by condition OP3.
Handling of controlled waste in accordance with the proponents requirements under the CWT
Regs is appropriate (commitment 7).
Applying heat during the separation process would significantly increase the potential for
emission of volatiles, chemical reaction or other incidents or accidents. Without significant
additional management measures and assessment, heat should not be used in the separation
process (condition OP4).
Conclusion
The proponent will be required to comply with the relevant EER commitments summarised
above.
The proponent will be required to comply with conditions G8 and OP1, OP2, OP3 and OP4.
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Although the determination of disposal options for legacy controlled waste is appropriate
(commitment 6) it cannot be considered as part of this assessment. It is however expected that
similar waste will be generated by this proposal. Other controlled wastes that may be generated
at the site include waste floc and/or activated carbon from effluent pre-treatment. No treatment
or disposal options for these waste types are identified in the EER.
It is not appropriate to allow the proposed operation to commence without assurances that re-
use, treatment or disposal options are available for the controlled wastes likely to be produced.
Condition H5 requires identification of potential options prior to the commencement of
operations. Furthermore, it is considered necessary to require identified options are actively
pursued and implemented once operations are commenced. Condition H6 requires a Controlled
Waste Management Operations Plan within 6 months of commencement, which places limits on
the quantity of controlled wastes to be stored, and the further development and implementation
of re-use, treatment or disposal options for controlled wastes.
Condition M1 ensures any sampling required to characterise waste is carried out in accordance
with appropriate standards.
The EER states that solid waste is to be stored in skip bins and removed from the site
periodically by waste contractors for disposal at a waste depot. This is considered appropriate
for materials which can be disposed of in such a manner. Information contained in Schedule 3
OI1 of the permit is relevant in this regard.
Conclusion
The proponent will be required to comply with the relevant EER commitments summarised
above.
The proponent will be required to comply with conditions E1, H5, H6 and M1.
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Issue 5: Noise emissions
Description of potential impacts
The site is located within an industrially zoned area adjacent a number of similar industries
including a bus depot and Veolia Environment Services yard. The EER states the year will
operated from 7:00 am to 5:30pm daily, although some vehicles may move to and from the site
outside those hours. Pumps will occasionally be operated on the yard although the EER states
most of the pumps will be inside tanks.
The site backs onto a residential area. The nearest residence is 65m from the site. Excessive
noise on the land has the potential to cause an environmental nuisance.
Management measures proposed in EER
Commitment 8 - A noise survey will be conducted if verified noise complaints are received.
Public and agency comment
LCC noted that based on figure 6 of the EER that some truck reversing may occur in the site and
requested clarification of tuck movements.
LCC requested the days of operation (as well as the hours).
The EPA noise specialist recommended noise emission limits consistent with the industrial
setting of the proposal and the location of other source of traffic noise in the area (East Tamar
Highway).
Evaluation
Commitment 8 is supported. Condition G7 requires the maintenance of a complaints register.
The EER states approximately 20 truck movement a day are expected. The EER supplements
states the site will operate Monday to Friday and limited truck reversing will occur in site.
The proposed activity is not considered to have a significant potential to cause a noise nuisance
given the level of ambient noise likely in the local area. Condition N1 sets noise emission limits
of 55dB(A) daytime, 45 dB(A) evening and 40 dB(A) at night.
Conclusion
The proponent will be required to comply with the relevant EER commitments summarised
above.
The proponent will be required to comply with condition N1.
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Issue 6: Fire Management
Description of potential impacts
A fire on the site has the potential to release noxious gases and other contaminants to the
environment.
Management measures proposed in EER
Commitment 11 - A fire management plan will be developed and the approval of the Tasmanian
Fire Service (TFS) sought.
Public and agency comment
none
Evaluation
Standard condition OP5 requires a fire management plan approved by the TFS be provided to
the Director.
Conclusion
The proponent will be required to comply with the relevant EER commitments summarised
above.
The proponent will be required to comply with condition OP5.
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9 References
SEAM; Environmental Effects Report for Hagen Oil, Recycling Plant, May 2014.
SEAM; EER Supplement for Hagen Oil Recycling Facility, 13 June 2014
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10 Appendices
Appendix 1 Summary of public and agency submissions
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Appendix 1 Summary of public and agency submissions
In the following tables, EER means the Environmental Effects Report for Hagen Oil Recycling
Plant, May 2014.
A. Public representations
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Appendix 1
B.3, p14- Figure 4 shows an area proposed to be used as a The original plan text on figures
15 bunded area for drum processing, while in Figure 5 4, 5, 6 and 7 is not legible.
the same area is shown as being proposed to be Please provide legible A3
used for a tank farm and treatment tanks. This figures, detailing the information
should be clarified and a site plan provided to requested by Council, using the
demonstrate all uses of the site, such as drum original plans as a basis (it is
storage, tank farm, settling tanks, storage of legacy noted the original plans were
waste, drum washing, waste bins, car parking. provided with the development
This may help to also clarify and demonstrate that application and thus are
the site has sufficient available space & capacity available for use as a template).
for the proposed use, particularly in relation to the
Please clarify discrepancies in
statement that some of the settling processes may
terminology between figures 4
take up to several months to achieve the objective
and 5.
of separation for reuse or management, (statement
on page 8).
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Appendix 1
Appendix 2 Permit conditions - Environmental
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Appendix 2