bell bay proposal

Lynas Corporation, Pilot Plant, Bell Bay

Public Comment Invited Until 3 August 2013

The Proposal
Public Exhibition of Documentation and Public Representations
Environmental Effects Report
For Further Information



The Proposal

Lynas Corporation has proposed to develop a pilot plant at the Research & Technology Development Centre, Bell Bay, to prove an electrolysis process and produce up to 100 tonnes per year of Didymium and Lanthanum metals for up to a three year period.

The above proposal has been referred to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority (the Board) for assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPC Act). An Environmental Effects Report (EER) has been lodged in support of the above proposal.

Public Exhibition of Documentation

A copy of the supporting documentation for the above proposal will be available for public inspection during the period specified below and may be examined during normal business hours at:

George Town Council Offices,
16-18 Anne St,
George Town TAS 7253


or a copy of the EER is available for viewing at:

Service Tasmania,
Ground Fl, 134 Macquarie Street,
Hobart.

Copies of the EER may be purchased from Peter Boyle, Environ Australia Pty Ltd (tel: 03 9606 1500) at a cost not exceeding $20. A CD-ROM version is available free of charge.

Public Representations

In accordance with s.57(5) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPA Act), any person may make a representation relating to the above proposal and the supporting documentation from Saturday 6 July 2013 to Saturday 3 Aug 2013 in writing to:

The General Manager
George Town Council
PO Box 161
George Town TAS 7253

Please note that representations may be publicly disclosed unless there is legitimate reason for confidentiality. If you would like your submission to remain confidential, please make a statement to that effect and indicate the basis for the request.

Environmental Effects Report

The purpose of the EER is to provide a source of information upon which interested individuals, groups, government agencies and the Board may consider the environmental and planning impacts of the proposal.

The EER was prepared by the proponent on the basis of the project specific guidelines for preparation of an EER which were provided by the Board.

Lynas Services Pty Ltd , Didymium Pilot Plant , EER

For further information

Environmental Officer - Assessments
134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6233 6511
Fax: 03 6233 3800
Email: [email protected]

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