WCC 2020 Res 106 - Activity Report

Submitted by Stacey.MILLSSMITH on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 10:22

General Information

IUCN Constituent:

Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

IUCN Constituent type:

IUCN Member

Period covered:

2022

Country/Territory:

Australia

Implementation

Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution:

Action	Description	Status
Other	The successful rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine is a priority for the Australian Government. The Supervising Scientist continues to oversee the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine on behalf of the Australian Government to ensure that rehabilitation will achieve the statutory Environmental Requirements. The Supervising Scientist undertakes a detailed review of each version of the Ranger Mine Closure Plan to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets the statutory requirement for the application of best practical technology. Information on the work of the Supervising Scientist, including the assessment of the Ranger Mine Closure Plan, can be found at www.dcceew.gov.au/science-research/supervising-scientist. The rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine is also being undertaken in close consultation with the Mirarr people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Ranger is located. The Mirarr are represented by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation and the Northern Land Council, both of which are fully imbedded in the regulatory and approvals processes.	On-going

Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution:

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