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Night noise limit breach results in $15,000 fine for ...

2021-4-28  The warning follows a $15,000 fine being issued to Wambo Coal Pty Ltd for allegedly exceeding its noise limits by three decibels in September 2020. EPA Executive Director Regulatory Operations Carmen Dwyer said the mine reported an exceedance of noise limits on 8 September 2020.

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epa construction equipment noise coal mine

Coal Mining: Decommissioning and Site Reclamation Impacts. If near a residential area, noise levels could exceed the EPA guideline, but would ... tailpipe emissions; diesel emissions from large construction equipment and ... of a coal mine would be similar to those from any construction-type project with...

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Noise Management in the NSW Coal Industry

2016-10-15  • the dynamic environment of an open cut coal mine where the locations of the mine, and of the equipment within the mine, are continually changing; ... The release of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA 2000) did not occur in direct response to the increase in ... • exposure to environmental noise from coal mining activities, the ...

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Federal Research, Development, and Demonstration ...

----- FEDERAL INTERAGENCY MACHINERY AND CONSTRUCTION NOISE RESEARCH PANEL MEMBERSHIP Chairman: Joseph A. Lamonica Chief, Division of Health, Coal Mine Health and Safety Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration, Department of the Interior* Jerome K. Brasch Kenneth E. Feith William A. Leasure, Jr. William N. McKinnery, Jr. David S. Pallett Paul D. Schomer Milford L.

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9. Noise and Vibration - eisdocs.dsdip.qld.gov.au

2014-4-2  9-4 Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project 41/25215/437866 Volume 2 Section 9 Noise and Vibration 9.1.3 Construction Noise Assessment Methodology 9.1.3.1 Construction Methods and Equipment The Project (Mine) will use standard construction equipment, general trade equipment and specialised equipment as required.

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Boggabri Coal Operations Pty Ltd Noise Management Plan

2016-4-7  Coal Mine. Construction activities that have the potential to generate noise at the Boggabri Coal Mine will be managed via the Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), which has been developed in accordance with this management plan. Cumulative noise management for Boggabri Coal Mine and the neighbouring Tarrawonga and

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Noise Report - NTEPA

2016-7-1  Noise modelling using Computer Aided Noise Abatement (CadnaA) software to predict sound pressure levels emanating from the proposed operation of the mine site at the nearest identified noise receiver Desktop noise assessment of construction activities Desktop assessment of construction and operation vibration impacts

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Summary of the Noise Control Act Laws

2020-7-31  The major sources of noise include transportation vehicles and equipment, machinery, appliances, and other products in commerce. The Noise Control Act of 1972 establishes a national policy to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health and welfare.

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USER’S GUIDE FOR ESTIMATING METHANE EMISSIONS

2020-10-9  USER’S GUIDE FOR ESTIMATING METHANE EMISSIONS FROM COAL MINING AND ABANDONED COAL MINES USING THE STATE INVENTORY TOOL. SEPTEMBER 2020 . Prepared by: ICF . Prepared for: State Energy and Environment Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . This section of the User’s Guide provides instruction on using the Coal module of the State

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EPA :: Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland

2021-5-4  Apr 21 2021 The story of disposable face masks – video claims top prize in the EPA’s The Story of Your Stuff 2021 competition; Apr 19 2021 New Director Joins EPA Board; Apr 14 2021 LIFE EMERALD – Improving Our Understanding of Ireland’s Air Quality; Apr 13 2021 Ireland’s power generation and industrial emissions drop by 6.4 percent in ...

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Cullenswood 5 Coal Mine - EPA Tasmania

2016-1-19  Cullenswood 5 Coal Mine 6870 Esk Main Road, St Marys ... EPA Division, under delegation from the Board. ... Noise Noise from the use of heavy machinery and occasional blasting. Greenhouse gases Generated by machinery using fossil fuels. Construction and operations

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IPC Project Briefing No. 2 - Independent Planning

2019-2-11  allowance for construction noise ... • Currently, the best commercially available equipment in Australia is US EPA Tier 2 equipment which the Project has already committed to purchasing ... United Wambo Open Cut Coal Mine Project ...

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101201 Boggabri EA Noise Impact Assessment

2016-3-3  Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009) provides criteria, recommended hours and methods for assessing noise from construction work. 1.3 Receivers The existing Boggabri Coal Mine operates primarily within the Leard State Forest and adjoins rural and residential receivers on all sides.

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CASE STUDY: BATEA AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR NOISE

2019-2-13  EVIDENCE THAT MAULES CREEK COAL MINE CHPP IS NOT “BATEA” The Maules Creek mine Mandatory Noise Audit was imposed upon Maules Creek mine by the NSW EPA in February, 2016. Throughout 2015 (the second year of operation of MCCM) over 100 exceedances had been recorded by the EPA at one neighbouring property causing the EPA to form

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WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO MINIMISE MINE

2015-11-24  Broke and Bulga area is a unique setting for a coal mine, with a number of vineyards, olive groves and boutique wineries in the area. The area also sustains a growing tourism industry. 2. Working with the Community to Minimise Mine Noise Impacts Bulga Coal has established and maintained a strong relationship with the local community since the

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APPENDIX A NOISE AND BLASTING IMPACT ASSESSMENT

2017-3-22  Wilpinjong Coal Mine Modification Noise and Blasting Impact Assessment Report Number 610.10806.00200-R1 5 July 2013 Revision 1 Page i Table of Contents SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Assessment Requirements 1 1.3 Other Relevant Approved or Proposed Projects 2 2 EXISTING WILPINJONG COAL MINE 2 2.1 Overview 2

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Environmental Impact Of Coal Transfer and Terminal

3. Coal impact noise. Aesthetic impacts occur during construction, operation, and abandon- ment of coal transfer unit operations and transfer/terminal facilities. Vertical equipment and coal storage piles disrupt the horizon reducing the visual attractiveness of not only the site but the surrounding countryside as well.

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Noise - shenhuawatermark

Predicted noise levels in the EIS represent reasonable worst case operating and weather conditions. Noise levels would therefore be lower than the predicted levels for much of the time. In addition, the Project will develop and install a system of real-time noise monitors linked to a noise and weather prediction system to monitor noise impacts.

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WORKING DRAFT 3 - COAL COMBUSTION ASH

2016-3-31  equipment) of these materials from on site, reducing the emissions associated with these activities. Also for some operations, the same trucks are used not only to haul coal or lignite to the power plant, but also for the reverse trip to haul CCA from the power plant to the mine area.

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COMPANY: ASHTON COAL OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED

COMPANY: ASHTON COAL OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED SITE: Glennies Creek Road Camberwell NSW 2330 POSTAL: PO Box 699 Singleton NSW 2330 PHONE: +61 2 6576 1111 FAX: +61 2 6576 1122 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: ashtoncoal.au ABN 22 078 556 500 Sydney Office: Suite 1106, Level 11, 68 York Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 – Tel: (02) 8243 5300 Fax: (02)

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Cullenswood 5 Coal Mine - EPA Tasmania

2016-1-19  Cullenswood 5 Coal Mine 6870 Esk Main Road, St Marys ... EPA Division, under delegation from the Board. ... Noise Noise from the use of heavy machinery and occasional blasting. Greenhouse gases Generated by machinery using fossil fuels. Construction and operations

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IPC Project Briefing No. 2 - Independent Planning

2019-2-11  allowance for construction noise ... • Currently, the best commercially available equipment in Australia is US EPA Tier 2 equipment which the Project has already committed to purchasing ... United Wambo Open Cut Coal Mine Project ...

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101201 Boggabri EA Noise Impact Assessment

2016-3-3  Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009) provides criteria, recommended hours and methods for assessing noise from construction work. 1.3 Receivers The existing Boggabri Coal Mine operates primarily within the Leard State Forest and adjoins rural and residential receivers on all sides.

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WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO MINIMISE MINE

2015-11-24  Broke and Bulga area is a unique setting for a coal mine, with a number of vineyards, olive groves and boutique wineries in the area. The area also sustains a growing tourism industry. 2. Working with the Community to Minimise Mine Noise Impacts Bulga Coal has established and maintained a strong relationship with the local community since the

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Home Environment Protection Authority Victoria

New Environment Protection Act. The Governor in Council has proclaimed that the new EP Act will commence on 1 July 2021. ‘Proposed final’ versions of the new subordinate legislation – the Regulations and ERS – are available to support Victorians to prepare for the new Environment Protection laws.

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Noise - shenhuawatermark

Predicted noise levels in the EIS represent reasonable worst case operating and weather conditions. Noise levels would therefore be lower than the predicted levels for much of the time. In addition, the Project will develop and install a system of real-time noise monitors linked to a noise and weather prediction system to monitor noise impacts.

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WILPINJONG COAL PROJECT - Microsoft

2017-3-22  10.6 Cumulative Mine Noise Impact Assessment 81 Table 1 Project Hours of Construction and Operation 5 Table 2 Nearest Potentially Affected Sensitive Receivers 8 Table 3 Aboriginal Heritage Sites 10 Table 4 Provisional Construction Mobile Equipment Fleet - Year 1 11 Table 5 Proposed Operation Module Equipment Fleet 12

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Wilpinjong Coal Mine Extension Project - Secretary’s ...

2015-7-17  Wilpinjong Coal mine was originally approved on 1 February 2006 under the now defunct Part 3A ... to the mine and increase blasting frequency from 2 to 5 blasts per week. Modification two was lodged in 2008 for the construction of a mine water transfer, however this ... plus supporting equipment. This modification is currently undetermined ...

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Noise Pollution - an overview ScienceDirect Topics

Dilip Kumar, Deepak Kumar, in Sustainable Management of Coal Preparation, 2018. Abstract. Noise pollution is unwanted sound, it needs to be controlled to make the workplace comfortable. This chapter analyses noise mathematically and the effects of multiple sources are examined. Two noises of exactly the same level can have a combined noise level that is 3 dB higher than the individual values.

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2 Environmental Assessment

2011-7-28  The no-build alternative will not affect noise levels at the site. Construction of the tower will create elevated noise levels during construction due to the use of construction equipment. However, there are no residential structures or other buildings within approximately 2,500 feet, and construction activity is not unusual for the site.

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