Environmental Approvals

w w w . k a s a c o n s u l t i n g . c o m . a uE N V I R O N M E N TA L A P P R O VA L SApprovals and PermitsKASA consultants have a proven track record in the preparation of complex Environmental Impact Assessments and the managing of both state and federal environmental approvals for the mining and industrial sectors in Western Australia. Services include:The development and implementation of risk based and strategic approaches towards gaining regulatory environmental approvals;The preparation of all approvals documentation to support the formal assessment process under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999. Preparation of documentation to support permitting processes such as Department of Environment and Conservation works approvals and environmental licences, Department of Mining and Petroleum Mining Proposals and Programme of Works, Department of Water licenses, Native vegetation Clearing Permits, and Section 18 clearances under the Aboriginal Heritage Act, 1972.The continual involvement of KASA consultants in the approvals process ensures we are conversant with the current guidelines and standards of the regulatory agencies, have a range of strategies appropriate for the type of project and have the management skills necessary to ensure the best outcome is reached; on time and within budget.We offer a personalised service that ensures close interaction with our clients and includes:• Provision of project specific strategic advice on the approvals processes to aid Project Feasibility Assessments and scheduling;• Identification of potential environmental constraints and issues requiring detailed investigation;• Where necessary, establishment and coordination of a team of specialist contractors to undertake any necessary field investigations or technical studies;• Development and tracking of a Project schedule suitable to the client that takes into consideration all limiting factors across each stage of the project;• Assist with the identification of Project environmental management measures and operational controls that are pragmatic, but also meet environmental objectives;• Preparation of required environmental documentation and submissions to a standard acceptable to regulatory authorities; • Development of Stakeholder Engagement strategies;• Liaison with regulating agencies; and• Completion of routine performance tracking against Project environmental objectives and legal requirements.Environmental Management PlansKASA Consulting has extensive experience in developing practical Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) which facilitate successful environmental outcomes as well as to meet minimum regulatory requirements. EMPs are developed through a risk based approach, in partnership with our clients to ensure the proposed management commitments and impact mitigation measures are effective, achievable and auditable.Statutory ReportingAs part of our whole of project services, KASA has extensive experience in preparing statutory reports on behalf of our clients. We prepare Annual Environmental Reports (DMP), Progress and Compliance Reports (EPA), Annual Audit and Compliance Reports (DEC), National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reports, and National Greenhouse and Energy Reports (NGERS). Our services include assisting clients with data collating systems development, analysis of results and strategic advice on report content and compliance assessments.Contact informationFor all enquiries relating to Environmental Impact Assessment or Environmental Approvals please contact Peter Jansen – Environment Manager on+61 (08) 9240 7663 or 0459 222 151.EIA & Approvals enquiries:peterj@kasaconsulting.com.au