Public comment called for about Mulga Rocks uranium project, Western Australia
Mia Pepper, 15 Aug 13, Mulga Rocks uranium deposit held by Energy and Minerals Australia has been referred to the WA EPA for assessment. Mulga Rocks is adjacent to the Queen Victoria Springs A class reserve – 250km North East of Kalgoorlie – just next door to Tropicana Gold mine. There are priority flora and endangered fauna in the area.
There is an option for public comment on this referral – about the Level of Assessment the project will get. As a nuclear action it must be assessed under the EPBC Act and the Bilateral agreement with WA – but we have been calling for uranium projects in WA to be assessed by Public Inquiry under section 40(2)(c) of the EP Act 1986 through the The Royal Commissions Act 1968. Given the high level of public interest and uniques risks to the environment posed by uranium.
More details on the proposal and public comment can be made to the WA EPA here: https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au/seven-day-comment-on-referrals/mulga-rock-uranium-project/consult_view
It would be great for everyone to submit a submission on the Mulga Rocks referral. There is now an easy online form to fill out on the WA EPA website so please take the time to fill it in:https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au/seven-day-comment-on-referrals/mulga-rock-uranium-project/consult_view
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