Division 2 Inspection of discharge arrangements of Category A waste facilities containing tailings

In addition to the relevant elements listed in Part D, the following shall be taken into consideration by the inspector where the inspection concerns discharge arrangements of Category A waste facilities containing tailings and the functioning of such discharge arrangements:

1. (a)

   adequacy of access to discharge lines and discharge points;

2. (b)

   damages of construction and control equipment;

3. (c)

   leakage through and around the discharge arrangements;

4. (d)

   erosion of downstream outlet;

5. (e)

   vegetation in or close to the discharge arrangements;

6. (f)

   discharge regulation equipment;

7. (g)

   emergency discharge arrangements;

8. (h)

   back-up power supply;

9. (i)

   rate of increase of discharges to the tailings pond and related rate of increase of the pond level (measured in meters/year);

10. (j)

    tailings placement system;

11. (k)

    water management system.