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AGL Energy — Corporate Update (July 2014)
13 slides from AGL Energy's corporate update, Jul 30, 2014
Slide 1: EPA overview of compliance audit on AGL Licence No. 12003
EPA overview of compliance audit on AGL Licence No. 12003 30 July 2014 Kieran Lynch A/Manager Compliance and Assurance Section 1
Slide 2: EPA's Compliance Policy
EPA’s Compliance Policy Summarises EPA’s approach to compliance and enforcement Explains how EPA undertakes its activities to achieve compliance and drive improved environmental performance The Policy is available on the EPA website at: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/legislation/130251epacompl.htm 2
Slide 3: EPA's Regulatory System
EPA’s Regulatory System 3
Slide 4: EPA's Compliance Audit Program
EPA’s Compliance Audit Program Help ensure integrity of the EPA’s licensing system Increase community confidence in EPA’s regulation of industry Consistency in the EPA’s regulation of industry Contribute to improved industry environmental performance Compliance Audit Handbook available at http://www
Slide 5: Types of audits
Types of audits Sector based audits e.g. Coal Mines Activity based audits e.g. Chemical Storage Focused audits e.g Wastewater management 5
Slide 6: Our audit reports
Our audit reports Exec Summary Intro including Scope/Objectives/Criteria/evidence Assessment of compliance – Table Further Observations Action program Licensee response EPA final letter 6
Slide 7: Risk assessment of non-compliances
Risk assessment of non-compliances Likelihood of Environmental Harm Occurring Certain Likely Less Likely High Code Red Code Red Code Orange Environmental Level of Impact Moderate Code Red Code Orange Code Yellow Low Code Orange Code Yellow Code Yellow Blue colour - relate to administrative, monitori
Slide 8: Compliance Audit of AGL's Rosalind Park Gas Plant
Compliance Audit of AGL’s Rosalind Park Gas Plant The EPA undertook an unannounced audit inspection of AGL’s activities at the premises on 17 and 19 July 2013. The audit assessed AGL’s compliance with all the conditions of their Environment Protection Licence. 8
Slide 9: What non-compliances were identified?
What non-compliances were identified? Five (5) code yellow non-compliances : - Three (3) relating to air and - Two (2) relating to water. Twelve (12) code blue non-compliances. 9
Slide 10: Yellow non-compliances – air and water issues
Yellow non-compliances - air emissions? Exceedances of oxides of nitrogen emission limits at two separate discharge points Not operating continuous emissions monitoring equipment in a proper and efficient manner Yellow non-compliances – water issues? Not managing water pollution risks associated wit
Slide 11: Blue non compliances
Blue non compliances 7 non-compliances related to air monitoring requirements including not using the required sampling methods, monitoring at the required frequency and recording all required details. 2 non-compliances related to water monitoring requirements including not using the required sampli
Slide 12: What actions have been taken in relation to non-compliances?
What actions have been taken in relation to non-compliances? Enforceable Undertaking Penalty Infringement Notices AGL has reviewed their procedures for managing waste water and developed a corrective action plan which is being progressively implemented. Licence variation 12
Slide 13: Visit the EPA's Compliance Audit webpage
The report is on the EPA Public Register at: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/prpoeoapp/ViewPOEONo tice.aspx?DOCID=-1&SYSUID=1&LICID=1522740 Visit the EPA’s Compliance Audit webpage on http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/licensing/complianceaudi t.htm Comments? 13