Northern Territory Numbered Acts

LAW REFORM (WORK HEALTH) AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO 30 OF 2007) - SECT 23

Section 16(1) and (2)

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    (1)     The operator for a mining site must ensure that the environmental impact of mining activities is limited to what is necessary for the establishment, operation and closure of the site.

    (2)     For that purpose, the operator must:

    (a)     establish and maintain an appropriate management structure of competent persons for the site; and

    (b)     as far as practicable ensure that workers on the site are competent to perform their duties; and

    (c)     establish, implement and maintain an appropriate environment protection management system for the site; and

    (d)     provide adequate resources for the implementation and maintenance of the management system; and

    (e)     ensure, by regular assessment, that the management system operates effectively.