Independent Review of Rail Coal Dust Emissions Management Practices in the NSW Coal Chain
In September 2015, the Hon. Mark Speakman MP, Minister for the Environment, requested the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, Professor Mary O'Kane, to undertake a review of rail coal dust emissions management practices in the NSW coal chain in line with the Terms of Reference attached below.
This is in response to Recommendation 7 of the Legislative Council Inquiry into the Performance of the NSW Environment Protection Authority. The NSW Government, in responding to the Inquiry, indicated that "The Chief Scientist & Engineer has agreed to undertake a review of rail coal dust emissions management practices. This will include review of the work the EPA has undertaken in relation to coal dust emissions along the rail corridor in the Hunter Valley, as well as review of environmental monitoring, the literature, and the environmental management practices of operators using the rail network."
The Initial Report was delivered in November 2015 and the Final Report August 2016.
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Rail Coal Dust Emissions Management Practices.
Public Submissions
Public Submissions made to the Rail Coal Dust Emissions Management Practices review.
Initial Report (November 2015)
Final Report (August 2016)
Background Papers
Two expert background papers on sensor and monitoring technologies were commissioned for the review.