Program of Works
Legislation
- State Law Publisher
- Mining Act 1978
- Mining Regulations 1981
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund Regulations 2013
Guidelines
- DEMIRS Exploration Guidelines
- Apply for a Programme of Work (Webpage)
- Programme of Work Guidance (Draft)
- Guidelines for Management of Dieback Disease in Mineral Exploration
- Guidelines for Protection of Surface and Groundwater Resources during Exploration Drilling
- Programme of Works – Prospecting Policy
- Exploration and Prospecting Rehabilitation Guidance (Draft)
- Other Industry Guidelines
Forms
- Programme of Work – Prospecting (PoW-P) Application Form
- Exploration Rehabilitation Report Form
- Excess Tonnage Request
- Excess Tonnage Statutory Declaration
Online Systems
- Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS Online)
- FAQ Factsheet: EARS 2 Frequently Asked Questions
- Guideline: DMP Submissions – Environment Division
- Mineral Titles Online (MTO)
- Tengraph Online
- Register of Aboriginal Sites (AHIS)
- NatureMap
Mining Proposal and Closure Plan
Legislation
- State Law Publisher
- Mining Act 1978
- Mining Regulations 1981
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund Regulations 2013
Guidelines
- Approvals Process
- Lodge a Mining Proposal (Webpage)
- Environmental Application Administration Procedures
- Environmental Objectives Policy for Mining
- Statutory Guideline for Mining Proposals
- ProForma – Mining Proposal for Small Mining Operations
- Mining Proposal Guidance – How to prepare in accordance with the Statutory Guidelines
- Mining Proposal Scoping Document
- Mining Proposal Checklist
- Proforma for Notification of Minor Changes to a Mining Proposal
- Mining Act 1978 Pro Forma Bond Documents
- Mine Closure Specific
- Statutory Guideline for Mine Closure Plans
- Mine Closure Completion Guideline
- Mine Closure Plan Guidance – How to prepare in accordance with the Statutory Guidelines
- Mine Closure Plan Checklist
- A Framework for Developing Mine-Site Completion Criteria in WA
- FAQ Factsheet: Administration of Mine Closure Plans
- Care and Maintenance Guideline
- Tailings Specific
- Guidelines to Departmental Requirements for the Management and Closure of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF)
- Guide to the Preparation of a Design Report for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF)
- Code of Practice: Tailings Storage Facilities in Western Australia
- Guidelines on the Development of an Operating Manual for Tailings Storage
- Hillside Tonnage Calculator
- Waste Rock Dumps
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) Specific
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund Reporting Guidelines
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) Frequently Asked Questions
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) Fact Sheet
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) Verification Code Registration Step by Step Guide
- Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) Frequently Asked Questions
- General Mining Guidelines
- Guidelines for Management of Dieback Disease in Mineral Exploration
- Acid Mine Drainage
- Fauna Egress Matting and Ramps
- Consideration of Aboriginal Heritage Matters
- Guidelines for Mining in Arid Environments (Archive)
- Reporting and Compliance Guidelines
- Submit and Annual Environmental Report (AER) Guideline – Mining (Webpage)
- Annual Environmental Report Guideline
- Guidance Note on Environmental Non-compliance and Incident Reporting
- Mining Securities Procedure – Administration for Compliance with Environmental Conditions
Other Industry Guidelines:
- AMEC Code of Environmental Practice for Mineral Exploration in WA
- INAP Global Acid Rock Drainage Guidelines
- DoW Western Australian Water in Mining Guideline
- Heritage Council Mining Heritage Places Assessment Manual
- MCMPR Strategic Framework for Tailings Management
- Principles for Engagement with Communities and Stakeholders
Mine Closure and Completion Specific Guidelines:
- ANZMEC – MCA Strategic Framework for Mine Closure
- ANZMEC Strategic Framework for Managing Abandoned Mines
- DISR Leading Practice Handbooks for Sustainable Mining
- ICMM Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide
DoI Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program Handbooks:
- A Guide to Leading Practice Sustainable Development in Mining
- Airborne Contaminants, Noise and Vibration
- Biodiversity Management
- Community Engagement and Development
- Cyanide Management
- Evaluating Performance: Monitoring and Auditing
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Managing Acid and Metalliferous Drainage
- Mine Closure and Completion
- Mine Rehabilitation
- Risk Management
- Stewardship
- Tailings Management
- Water Management
- Working with Indigenous Communities
Forms
- Environment Group Site Details and Activity Details Form
- Environmental and Reportable Incident / Non-compliance Reporting Form
Online Systems
- Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS Online)
- FAQ Factsheet: EARS 2 Frequently Asked Questions
- Guideline: DMP Submissions – Environment Division
- Mineral Titles Online (MTO)
- Tengraph Online
Links
- Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)
- Minerals Council of Australia
- International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)
- WA Radiological Council
- Public Access to Approved Mining Proposals and Annual Environmental Reports
Environment Plan
Legislation
- State Law Publisher
- Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012
- Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012
- Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Environment) Regulations 2012
Guidelines
DMIRS Petroleum Guidelines:
- Approvals Guidelines
- Environmental Regulations for Petroleum
- Guideline for the Development of Petroleum and Geothermal Environment Plans in Western Australia
- Guidance Note – Environmental Performance Objectives, Environmental Performance Standards and Measurement Criteria for Petroleum Environment Plans
- Guideline for the Development of an Onshore Oil Spill Contingency Plan
- Chemical Disclosure Guidelines
- Reporting Guidelines
- Annual Environmental Report / Closeout Report Guidelines
- Auditing and Reporting Requirements for Petroleum Activities in WA
- Guidance Note on Environmental Non-compliance and Incident Reporting
Forms
- Chemical Disclosure Template
- Quarterly Emissions and Discharges Report Form
- Recordable Incident Report Form
- Reportable Incident Report Form
Online Systems
- Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS Online)
- Factsheet: EARS 2 Frequently Asked Questions
- Guideline: DMP Submissions – Environment Division
- Mineral Titles Online (MTO)
- Tengraph Online
Links
- National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
- National Offshore Titles Administrator (NOTA)
- Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC)
- Australian Marine Safety Authority (AMSA)
- Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA)
Native Vegetation Clearing Permits
Refer to DWER > Native Vegetation Clearing Permit
Dangerous Goods Site Licence
Legislation
- State Law Publisher
- Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
- Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007
- Dangerous Goods Safety (Major Hazardous Facilities) Regulations 2007
Guidelines
- Dangerous Goods Emergency Plans for Small Businesses
- Licensing and Exemptions for Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods
- Marking of Dangerous Goods Packaging
- Manifest and Site Plan Requirements for Dangerous Goods Sites
- Risk Assessment for Dangerous Goods
- Dangerous Goods Safety Information Sheet – Licensing Requirements for the Storage and Transport of Dangerous Goods Including Explosives
Codes of Practice
- Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods
- Safe Storage of Solid Ammonium Nitrate
- Code of Practice – Design, Installation and Operation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems
- Dangerous Goods Sites – Emergency Planning Code
Other Guidelines
Forms and Templates
- Dangerous Goods Licence Applications
- Schedule of Fees and Charges
- Application for a Dangerous Goods Site Licence
- Dangerous Goods Manifest Template
- Operator Notification Form – Schedule 1 Substances (MHF Regulations)
- Dangerous Goods Incident Report Form
Online Systems
General DMP Approval Related Guidelines and Links
- General DMP Guidelines:
- Transparency of Environmental Regulatory Decision Making
- Parallel Processing of Environmental Approvals
- Application of Assessment Time Frames
- DMP Enforcement and Prosecution Policy
- Memorandum of Understanding between EPA and the DMP (for referral of Significant Proposals)
- Memorandum of Understanding between DMP and the Radiological Council
- Administrative Agreement between DEC and DMP (for Clearing Permits)
- Mining Act Guidelines: Basic Provisions
- WA Radiological Council