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    Malaysia
    House of Representatives
    the twelfth
    Fifth term
    REPORT
    SPECIAL ELECTION COMMITTEE
    ON
    LYNAS ADVANCED PROJECT
    MATERIALS PLANT (LAMP)

    DR. 3 IN 2012
    MALAYSIA
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
    The Twelfth
    (Fifth Division)
    REPORT
    SPECIAL ELECTION COMMITTEE
    LYNAS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT PROJECT (LAMP)

    i i
    CONTENTS
    Page
    Content i
    Iii List of Appendices
    PART I
    INTRODUCTION
    Page
    Committee and Terms of Reference 1
    Job Duties approach 1
    PART II
    PROJECT BACKGROUND LYNAS
    ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    Page
    Project Background The Lynas Advanced Materials
    Plant (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    5
    PART III
    SESSION PUBLIC HEARING
    Page
    Public Hearing Session:
    - May 10, 2012 University of Malaysia
    Pahang, Xylophone
    9
    - May 11, 2012 University of Malaysia
    Pahang, Xylophone
    11
    - May 21, 2012 Committee Room 2
    Parliament of Malaysia
    13
    PART IV
    WORKING VISIT TO PROJECT LYNAS
    ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    Page
    Working Visit Project Lynas Advanced Materials
    Plant (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    15
    ii ii
    PART V
    ISSUES AS A PUBLIC CONCERN
    Page
    The Issues of Public Concern Being 17
    PART VI
    OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE
    Page
    Observation and Research Committee 23
    PART VII
    VIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
    Page
    The views and recommendations of the Committee 61
    PART VIII
    SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE
    Page
    Summary of the 69
    PART IX
    APPRECIATION
    Page
    Acknowledgements 71
    iii iii
    APPENDIX LIST
    APPENDIX I
    - The Issues Raised In Session And Agency Reviews
    Public Hearing
    APPENDIX II
    - Briefing Document Circulation During Visit to LAMP
    APPENDIX III
    - Photo Visit to LAMP
    APPENDIX IV
    - Letter of Lynas Corporation Ltd., Australia and Lynas Malaysia Sdn. Limited.
    APPENDIX V
    - Clarification Regarding Value Property In Kuantan, Pahang by
    Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH)
    APPENDIX VI
    - Technical Visit Official Report Into Enforcement Agency In Western
    Australia In 23 To 25 May 2012
    DISKS
    - Report of Proceedings
    - Memorandum
    iv
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    DR. 3 IN 2012
    REPORT
    SPECIAL ELECTION COMMITTEE
    LYNAS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT PROJECT (LAMP)
    PART I
    INTRODUCTION
    Committee and Terms of Reference
    1. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 has approved the proposition Minister
    Prime Minister proposes:
    "THAT pursuant to Rule 81 (1) of the Standing Meeting
    Parliament, the Council took the following resolution:
    (A) the Select Committee on Project Lynas Advanced
    Materials Plant (LAMP) was appointed for the purpose of review of issues
    to the attention of the public and safety standards of this project;
    (B) the Select Committee shall be composed of
    nine (9) Members of Parliament:
    (I) five (5) members of the National Front (including
    a Minister as Chairman);
    (Ii) three (3) members of the opposition, and
    (Iii) one (1) member other than a member of the National Front
    or opposition. (Independent)
    If elected Chairman is absent from a meeting,
    The Committee shall elect a Chairman from
    among the members of the Committee present who will
    hold office only on the day it elected only;
    (C) The duration of the appointment of a Select Committee
    is three (3) months. If the Select Committee
    is unable to perform the duties of the submitted
    within this period, the matter shall be brought back to
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    The House of Representatives for the purpose of the extension of the
    appointment, and
    (D) Special Select Committee shall prepare and
    present a statement of the containing
    related recommendations and statements of the Committee shall
    presented to the House of Representatives to
    agreed-upon or in any manner ordered by the
    Council Meeting. "
    2. The Selection Committee met on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 for
    carry out its responsibilities of appointed members of the Committee
    Select About Project Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP).
    Statement on the Selection Committee were presented in the House of Commons on the day
    Thursday, March 22, 2012. Members who have been appointed are:
    (I) YB Dato 'Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin;
    (Member for Pasir Gudang area)
    (Minister for Higher Education) as Chairman
    (Ii) YB Dato 'Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ahmad Dahlan;
    (Members of the Area Belud)
    (Iii) Mr YB Teng Boon Soon;
    (Member of the Tebrau area)
    (Iv) The Honourable Madam Hajah Nancy Shukri Hj;
    (Member of The Sadong Stem)
    (V) Mr YB Liang Teck Meng, and
    (Members of the Junction Area Renggam)
    (Vi) YB Dato 'Zulkifli Noordin bin.
    (Member of the Kulim New City)
    3. Select Committee on the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant Project
    (LAMP) (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee") hereby
    present the report of the Committee to the Council as
    above resolutions.
    Approach the job '
    4. Notification of the Committee have been published on the website of Parliament
    (Http://www.parlimen.gov.my) which included approval
    3 3
    inception, the purpose of its founding, members of the Committee as well as schedule and
    public hearing dates. Proposals can also be sent via e-mail
    ([email protected]).
    5. The Committee held six (6) meetings as follows:
    (A) The first meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 for
    discuss the terms of reference and preparation
    and travel planning committee;
    (B) The second meeting was held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 for
    briefed by government agencies
    directly affected the Atomic Energy Licensing Board
    (AELB), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA),
    Ministry of Health (MOH), Department of Environment (DOE),
    Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) and the Department of Homeland Security
    and Health (DOSH);
    (C) the third meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012 aimed at listening
    briefing on the report Technical Visit to Western
    Australia by MOSTI / AELB discuss the report
    Committee to be tabled in Parliament;
    (D) The fourth meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 aimed at
    get ideas and suggestions from Prof. Dr. Beauty
    Hisham Hashim - Professor of Environmental Health & Research
    Fellow of the International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) and
    The committee will discuss the report presented
    in the House of Representatives.
    (E) meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2012 aimed at
    The committee will discuss the report presented
    in the House of Representatives;
    (F) sixth meeting on Monday, June 11, 2012 for
    finalize the recommendations of the Committee and receive reports
    Committee to be tabled in Parliament.
    6. Terms of reference have been decided in the meeting of the Committee on
    18 April 2012 shall apply as follows:
    (I) review the safety issues, health and environment
    relation to the LAMP project, and
    (Ii) reviewed the process and implementation of licensing procedures and
    approval based on the provisions of the law and
    safety standards in force.
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    7. The Committee has found representatives of organizations / associations and individuals in
    public hearings at the following places and dates:
    DATE VENUE
    May 10, 2012
    (Thursday)
    Senate Meeting Room
    Chancellery building
    Universiti Malaysia Pahang,
    Xylophone, Pahang
    May 11, 2012
    (Friday)
    Senate Meeting Room
    Chancellery building
    Universiti Malaysia Pahang,
    Xylophone, Pahang
    May 21, 2012
    (Monday)
    Committee Room 2
    Parliament of Malaysia
    8. The Committee also met with experts in the field
    rare earths from abroad after the International Symposium on Rare Earths
    on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 4:30 pm at the Renaissance Hotel,
    Kuala Lumpur. They were:
    (A) Mr. Jack Lifton, founding Principal of Technology Metals Research, LLC;
    (B) Mr. Alastair Neill, Executive Vice President of Strategic Metals dacha;
    (C) Dr. Chun-Hua Yan, Professor of Peking University;
    (D) Mr. Cristoph Wilheim, Scientist, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and
    (E) Dr. Meor Yusoff bin Meor Solomon, Senior Researcher, Agency for Nuclear
    Malaysia.
    9. In addition to meetings and public hearings, the Committee has
    hold a Working Visit to the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP),
    Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang, on 10 May 2012.
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    PART II
    PROJECT BACKGROUND LYNAS
    ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    1. Project Lynas Advanced Materials Plant or LAMP is the project company
    Lynas Malaysia Sdn. Limited. which is a wholly-owned subsidiary Lynas
    Corporation Ltd., Australia. The company has applied for approval of the Government
    Malaysia to build a plant for the processing of raw materials concentrates
    lantanid (lanthanide concentrates) imported from Mount Weld in Western
    Australia, for the production of rare earth oxides and carbonates (rare earth oxides
    and carbonates) in Industrial area, Kuantan, Pahang. Project
    This will involve an investment of RM2.5billion.
    2. The term refers to a group of rare earth metals that are common but
    difficult released and occurs naturally. It is the element that
    important in green technology innovation, including in various manufacturing
    Modern equipment such as wind turbines, disk drives, catalylic converters,
    mobile phones, flat-panel displays and advanced pet clothing. World demand
    for rare earths have grown and are expected to exceed supply in
    future. At present, China produces about 97% of the supply
    world.
    3. LAMP project is receiving widespread coverage in early 2011
    when a particular community residents' associations, organizations
    non-governmental and professional bodies began to express concern
    about the security status Lynas project mainly on the impact of
    the health and safety of the public. This issue arose after New
    York Times on March 8, 2011 issue an article entitled "Taking a Risk
    for Rare Earth "which also contains a statement by Nicholas Curtis, Chief
    Executive Officer of Lynas Corporation Ltd., "It will cost four times as much to
    Standard and Poor build and operate a Refinery in Australia, has much Selatan Higher labor and
    Costs contruction. Australia is also rates home to and enviromentally minded and
    Politically powerful Green party ". This fear is enriched with
    leakage at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan's tsunami tragedy extension at 11
    March 2011.
    4. In the wake of public concerns about the health and
    LAMP project safety, on 22 April 2011, the Government decided to
    get help International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to
    established the International Independent Expert Panel further recognized
    report of the findings of the Panel. The objective of the establishment of this Panel is to
    review the health and safety LAMP project. On 13 May 2011,
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    Government announced the appointment by the International Independent Expert Panel
    IAEA which consists of nine members, four of IAEA experts
    and the rest of Canada, India, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Africa
    South. All of them are experts in their respective fields
    related to the health and safety of radiation.
    5. Members of this panel have visited Malaysia from May 29 to June 3, 2011 for
    gather information on the legislation, process and procedures
    implemented by local authorities and seek views
    from the public, including residents' associations, non-
    government, professional bodies and political parties. On June 30, 2011, the Panel of Experts
    IAEA International Independent has submitted a full report to
    The Government of Malaysia and exhibited to the public. The report
    concluded that there was no breach of the standard
    international radiation safety found. The IAEA report also stated
    that the laws of Malaysia relating to radiation safety
    is comprehensive and complies with IAEA standards.
    6. However, the Panel also made 11 recommendations improvements
    before the next license issued by the Government of Malaysia to the Lynas.
    Among the recommendations are:
    Lynas plans to submit long-term residue management
    comprehensive AELB approval before commencing operations;
    AELB reinforced with personnel, finance and the need
    technical to perform their duties, and
    Enhanced engagement and communication activities to increase
    understanding of the public about radiation safety.
    7. The Committee was informed that the Government has accepted all recommendations
    in the IAEA report and ensure that they are implemented.
    8. In the early stages, the Lynas has identified Industrial Estate
    Bat, as Kemaman as the location of the project. The proposed project is
    was presented and approved by the Action Committee
    Industrial Authority on 25 January 2007 after getting reviews
    AELB and DOE technical about Lynas application and the two
    The department states that there is no objection subject to the
    Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [Act 304] and the Environmental Quality
    1974 [Act 127]. On February 9, 2007, Lynas was granted a letter of approval
    Manufacturing Licence interim Ministry of International Trade and Industry
    (MITI) to produce rare earth oxides and carbonates in the Area
    Kalong Industrial Estate, Kemaman.
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    9. Committee was informed that on August 10, 2007, Meeting
    Cabinet Committee on Investment (JKMP) has been informed by
    representatives of the State Government that the State Government has
    reject the Lynas project. Decision of the State Government is
    based on project experience Asian Rare Earth Sdn. Limited. (ARE) in Lahat,
    Silver. JKMP noted the State Government's decision and
    asked MITI / MIDA check with other state governments in particular
    Pahang on the possibility of relocating the project.
    10. On August 28, 2007, Lynas announced that a series of meetings
    with the State and agreed choose Industrial Area
    Gebeng, Kuantan as infrastructure near the
    port, the availability of gas supply, water and chemicals as well as the existence of
    skilled labor.
    11. Lynas then MITI approval of manufacturing license for
    produce rare earth oxides and carbonates in Industrial Area
    Gebeng, Kuantan into force on January 22, 2008 that are subject to
    Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [Act 304] under control AELB and
    Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127] under the control of DOE.
    The Committee also noted that the LAMP project has obtained
    approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of DOE
    Pahang state on February 15, 2008.
    12. The Committee noted that the LAMP project is also subject to
    approval of licenses AELB. On August 17, 2007 Lynas has given
    AELB approval for a Class A License (Manufacturing - Placement Site
    and Construction). Class A License (Manufacturing - Level Control
    While (Temporary Operating License - TOL)) was approved on 30
    January 2012. However TOL has not been issued and LAMP
    still does not operate.
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    PART III
    SESSION PUBLIC HEARING
    Public hearings
    1. The Committee held public hearings to find
    representatives of organizations, associations and individuals registered at the place and
    the following dates:
    SESSION PUBLIC HEARING
    ON THURSDAY, 10 MEI 2012
    IN SENATE MEETING ROOM, BUILDING Chancellery, UNIVERSITY
    MALAYSIA PAHANG, xylophone, PAHANG
    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 10, 2012
    (Thursday)
    1 Senior Citizens
    a. Mr Tan Chin Hua - Presenter
    b. Mr. Liaw Sen Lan - Presenter
    c. Mr. Chan Woon Zet - Presenter
    d. Mr Chiew Yoke Chin - Presenter
    e. Mr Lee Ah Chai
    2 Individuals
    a. Mr. Yong Kim Keong - Presenter
    b. Mr. Soo Cheng Wah - Presenter
    c. Mr. Choi Soon Kiang - Presenter
    3 Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
    Dr. Carmen Chew - Presenter
    4 Pahang Bar Committee
    a. Mr. Hon Kai Ping - Presenter
    b. Madam Noor Jehan Abu Bakr - Presenter
    c. Mr Abdullah Hamza Johari
    d. Mrs. Rahiza bt Zulkifli
    e. Mrs. Amalia, daughter of Mohamad Said
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    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 10, 2012
    (Thursday)
    5 Save Malaysia Stop Lynas
    a. Mr Tan Bun Teet - Presenter
    b. Tuan Haji Ismail Abu Bakr - Presenter
    c. Mr. Go Yuh Min
    d. Mr. Ou Da Foo
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    SESSION PUBLIC HEARING
    ON FRIDAY, 11 MEI 2012
    IN SENATE MEETING ROOM, BUILDING Chancellery, UNIVERSITY
    MALAYSIA PAHANG, xylophone, PAHANG
    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 11, 2012
    (Friday)
    1 Person
    Dr. Badaruddin bin Syed Ali Syed - Presenter
    (Representative of population Balok, Doctor of Medicine)
    2 Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)
    Eastern Branch
    Hon. Dato "Mas" ut bin Awang Samah [Chairman]
    - Presenter
    3 Individuals
    Mr. Mohamad bin Amir Menteng - Presenter
    (Chairman JKKK Kg. Boxes, Tanjung Api)
    4 MCA Pahang
    a. YB Chang Hong Seong [Assemblyman Teruntum]
    - Presenter
    b. Hon. Dato 'Eg Fook Heng - Presenter
    c. Mr Chiew Yoke Theng - Presenter
    d. Mr Foo Kok How - Presenter
    e. Mr Choo Kay Boon - Presenter
    f. Mr Lee Yong Wei (MPK Council Members)
    g. Mr. Chin Miew
    h. Mr Khau Daw You
    i. Mr Yew Eng Seong
    j. Mr Yong Fook Siong
    k. Mr. Chow Kok Leong
    l. Mr. Loo Jen Yeh
    m. Mr Khoo Khiam Ping
    n. Mr Mrs Siau Nyun
    o. Mr. Razaki Omar
    p. Mr Tan Chok Seng
    q. Mr Low Sow Long
    r. Soon Mr. Shy Chwan
    s. Mr Yap Choon Meng
    t. Mr. Fan See Yan
    u. Mr Low Yek Meng
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    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 11, 2012
    (Friday)
    5 People
    Mr Ariffin bin Ahmad - Presenter
    6 The combination of Tiong Hua Association
    Kuantan
    a. Hon. Dato "Chow Liong - Presenter
    b. Mr Pang Woon Ping - Presenter
    c. Mr Kok Chee Hing - Presenter
    d. Mr. Lai Min Sing
    e. Mr. Loo Je Yeh
    7 Individuals
    Mr. Mat Azahar bin Mat FAQ - Presenter
    8 Individuals
    Prof. Dr. Jose Rajan - Presenter
    (Faculty of Industrial Science, University Malaysia Pahang)
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    SESSION PUBLIC HEARING
    ON MONDAY, 21 MEI 2012
    IN COMMITTEE ROOM 2
    PARLIAMENT BUILDING
    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 21, 2012
    (Monday)
    1 Person
    Mr Mohd Fawzi bin Ibrahim [Manager (Part
    Assessment), Nasir, Sabaruddin & Associates,
    Kuantan] - Presenter
    2 Individuals
    Dr. Abd. Rahman bin Omar - Presenter
    (Expert Nuclear Physics)
    3 Individuals
    Hon. Dato 'Dr. Looi Hoong Wah - Presenter
    (Physician - Specialist Hospital)
    4 Individuals
    Hon. Prof. Dato 'Dr. Proom Promwichit
    - Presenter
    (Experts on Radiation Safety and Nuclear Reactor)
    5 People
    Prof. Dr. Jamal bin Othman - Presenter
    (Economist, Natural Resources and Environment
    - Center for Economic Studies UKM)
    6 Individuals
    Hon. Prof. Associate (K) Datuk Dr. Fuad bin Ismail
    - Presenter
    (Physician - Department of Radiotherapy & Oncology,
    Medical Centre)
    7 Individuals
    Prof. Dr. Ahmad Termizi bin Ramli - Presenter
    (Department of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
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    DATE / DAY ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION / INDIVIDUAL
    May 21, 2012
    (Monday)
    8 Individuals
    a. Prof. Ng Kwan Hoong - Presenter
    (Department of Biomedical Imaging,
    Faculty of Medicine)
    b. Mrs. Sia Leng Suan
    9 Individuals
    Prof. Prof Dr. Wan Ahmad Kamil bin Wan
    Abdullah - Presenter
    [President of the Malaysian Medical Physics]
    (Expert Medicine - Department of Radiology, USM)
    2. Witnesses consisting of organizations / associations and individuals
    which among others consists of experts associated with the rare earth
    have come forward during the public hearings held. Report
    proceedings and related memorandum accompanying this in
    compact disc, and it is also available in the Resource Centre, Parliament
    Malaysia.
    3. The issues raised and agency review in public hearings
    are shown in Appendix I.
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    PART IV
    WORKING VISIT TO ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT PROJECT LYNAS
    (LAMP) in Gebeng, Pahang
    1. Committee held a Working Visit to the Lynas Advanced Materials
    Plant (LAMP) in Gebeng, Kuantan on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
    2. In the session of the Working Visit, the Committee was briefed
    by the Lynas among others, on:
    a. The issue of employee and public safety;
    b. Environmental issue of waste emissions to air and water, and
    c. The issue of waste management research and development,
    commercialization of permanent storage site residues and wastes.
    3. Title briefing presented are as follows:
    a. Rare Earths Industry Cluster
    b. Salient Points On Lynas Advance Material Plant:
    i. Project Status;
    ii. When In Operation;
    iii. Spin-off Due To Lynas;
    iv. Technical Expertise;
    v. Why Lynas In Malaysia;
    vi. Safety Standards;
    vii. Production General Information;
    viii. Residue Characteristics;
    ix. Residue Storage;
    of x. Geotechnical Monitoring; and
    xi. Baseline Monitoring.
    c. Synthetic Mineral Product Development.
    4. Circulation of the briefing document is in Appendix II.
    5. The Committee also visited the plant and site facilities
    deposit residue (Residue Storage Facility - RSF).
    6. Visit the picture shown in Appendix III.
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    PART V
    ISSUES AS A PUBLIC CONCERN
    (A) SAFETY AND HEALTH IMPACT AND MONITORING PROJECT
    LAMP
    Safety Aspects of Radiation Exposure (Radiation Exposure)
    1. The level of radiation exposure is a major concern
    by the public.
    2. The need to establish an independent committee comprising
    by qualified experts.
    3. Risks from operations LAMP.
    4. Statement of concern about the radiation and disease
    cancer as a result of the ARE project in Bukit Merah, Lahat, Perak.
    Environmental aspects
    5. Balok River pollution, heavy metal pollution and contamination
    Air is one of the issues of concern to the public. Issue
    the preparation of Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment
    (Detailed EIA - DEIA) also raised by certain parties.
    6. Baseline study (baseline) around the LAMP and Balok River should
    carried out. LAMP environmental monitoring activities and industries in
    Industrial area, Kuantan.
    7. Heavy metal pollution of the river and into the sea of ??potential
    in the food chain (fish).
    8. Air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide-oxide
    (NOx), ammonia gas and fluorine gas from LAMP.
    9. Effects of heat and acid rain that can result from operations LAMP.
    Health aspects
    10. The level of radiation exposure can cause the number of cancer cases
    and increased leukemia are the main concern
    the public.
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    11. Explanation of the scientific evidence shows no relationship
    between cancer cases with background radiation levels are high. No
    evidence that the increase in cancer cases in Bukit Merah,
    even after 20 years of operation ARE stopped.
    12. The need to conduct a study (Health Impact Assessment - HIA)
    in the EIA and RIA, as described in the article by
    environmental health specialist Prof. Dr. Jamal Hisham Hashim bin.
    13. Dr statement. Carmen Chew on internal effects of radiation.
    Residue Management Aspects
    14. Residue management consists of a number of issues such as risk and
    radiation hazards, storage at RSF, re-use of the residue (reuse and
    recycle), permanent disposal facility (Permanent Disposal Facility - PDF) and
    residue repatriation to their country of origin (return back to country of
    origin) is an issue of concern to the public.
    15. What steps have been taken by the factory to
    ensure the health and the environment around us is not
    disturbed as a result of the manufacturing process.
    16. Fears over large residue storage facility and
    difficult to control.
    17. Concerns about the risk of a leak as the layer
    thin plastic that is used by the LAMP.
    18. Concerns over the management of the residue from the process of LAMP.
    19. Residue Storage Site Safety (Residue Storage Facility - RSF)
    that stores three main residue from the Water Leach LAMP process
    Purification (WLP), Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) and Neutralisation
    Under-Flow (NUF). The issues raised are:
    a. RSF built in swampy areas;
    b. High endurance-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liner;
    c. system leak liner (HDPE liner);
    d. contamination of groundwater, and
    e. Balok River pollution can lead to complaints.
    20. Handling residue in RSF - dust pollution that
    waste containing radioactive waste and heavy metals such as lead,
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    cadmium and chromium, flying in the air when the weather is dry because
    no cover.
    21. If residue Lynas can not be recycled, it should be
    disposal sites and a study conducted DEIA the
    Toxicity Characteristic Leaching analysis taking Procedure (TCLP)
    to 40 parameters including organic and inorganic materials and
    as well as nine different heavy metals to assess suitability for
    disposal.
    (B) APPROVAL PROCESS AND LICENSING
    1. Doubts of the public for issuing licenses to LAMP for
    allows it to operate into the dispute, while
    conditions are complied with fully unmet.
    2. Why Malaysia has not adopted standards for effluent discharge
    tailor-made for the rare earth industry, which also contains
    radioactivity as in China, which has just GB26451 Code
    into force in the year 2011.
    3. China standard GB26451 Code submitted to the DOE
    Pahang in December 2011 there was no response.
    4. A study should be conducted DEIA for approval by the DOE, before
    TOL issued by the AELB.
    5. DEIA study should be conducted that includes:
    a. not only radioactive elements, there are also chemical waste, water
    and even if there is no air pollution.
    b. need to use data from a pilot plant in Australia Lynas.
    c. Lantanid ore sampling and analysis in
    at least 3 laboratory berakreditasi (lanthanide ore
    minimum sampling and testing at Anisa ACCREDITED laboratory)
    the presence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
    6. Factory Tioxide (M) Sdn. Limited., A rare earth processing plant in
    Kemaman with the same process with
    LAMP, has conducted a study DEIA in 1989.
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    7. Weaknesses in the Preliminary EIA Report (Preliminary EIA - PEIA) that
    approved by DOE on February 15, 2008:
    a. explanation in Section 4.4 the existing environment and under
    sub 4.6 Environmental Baseline Investigation showed no
    that the Lynas factory is a factory that produces rare earth
    radioactive material but just an ordinary factory;
    b. not studied water containing radioactive contamination to the River
    Beams;
    c. Conceptual explanation of the RSF is design, and
    rather than the detailed design. Conceptual design is not
    taking into account local data such as geochemical, climate and
    etc. and it is primitive;
    d. not clear about the type of mineral that is processed, only lanthanide
    Ores only;
    e. sampling during mining activities in Mount Weld,
    Australia not settled, either using a core technique
    sampling in accordance with ASTM D 2113 or not;
    f. no Calculation of mass balance in the report that calculates
    amount of chemical content in the waste Lynas. Information the
    Remaining chemical composition obtained from the report Safety
    Case For LAMP Project provided by the Lynas after
    directed by the panel had come IAEA audit in
    June last year. From the report, we will know apparently
    Lynas radioactive waste contains so many metal
    heavy, toxic heavy metal is lead Selatan, cadmium, arsenic,
    chromium, nickel and others;
    g. no Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for chemicals, and
    h. no complete chemical composition of the solid waste of the other two
    NUF and another FGD.
    8. Proposal for monitoring radioactivity levels and readings were made
    in point source release of the flue gas as surveillance
    air quality under the Standard C, Clean Air Regulations. This can
    monitor the actual conditions of gas produced in
    keradioaktifannya for ambient air monitoring is not
    precisely because there is mixing of the air and from other sources.
    (C) STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR PROJECT LAMP
    1. Perception by the public on the effectiveness of enforcement
    the LAMP project.
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    2. Enforcement by law enforcement agencies such as the DOE and control
    pollution of industries in Industrial area
    needs to be improved.
    3. DOE should have technical experts to assess the EIA report for all
    projects in the future.
    4. Enforcement issues.
    5. Enforcement by law enforcement agencies as
    earnest.
    6. Enforcement by law enforcement agencies to the plant operations
    Lynas other than radioactive enforcement, such as monitoring
    the use of chemicals such as sulfuric acid in the process plant
    Lynas and so on, is necessary to ensure compliance
    to the rules.
    (D) INVESTMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC
    1. Perception that there is no economic benefit to the country as given
    incentives for 12 years.
    2. Impairment of real estate in town.
    3. Questioning the tax exemption to Lynas for
    12 years.
    4. Questioning the economic benefits derived from
    LAMP development.
    5. Why Lynas to operate in Malaysia and not in Australia.
    (E) CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
    1. Less information and explanation to the public about
    LAMP project proposal.
    2. Questioning the transparency of this project in terms of approval and
    explanation of the Lynas.
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    3. Less clarification on risk communication and the importance of
    public involvement in decision making, especially
    in a project that could have an impact on health.
    4. The allegations against the AELB and DOE-called parties
    Lynas defend public engagement session, where Lynas
    never present.
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    PART VI
    OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE
    Committee to submit the findings as follows:
    (A) SAFETY AND HEALTH IMPACT AND MONITORING
    PROJECT LAMP
    1. CLASSIFICATION OF FACTORY LAMP
    1.1. The Committee noted that LAMP is a factory
    chemistry based on product classification MITI approval
    which will be issued the rare earth oxides and carbonates. While in
    under DOSH, LAMP categorized as manufacturing plants. DOE
    LAMP categorize as a chemical factory based on the activities
    prescribed under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127].
    1.2. The Committee noted the AELB NOT categorize factory
    Lynas as nuclear installations (nuclear installation) or the factory for
    thorium or uranium production as a set of activities
    is for a chemical factory. In the interpretation of Section 2 of Act 304
    that is, instead of LAMP nuclear reactor that is, any structure
    containing nuclear fuel in such an arrangement
    allow nuclear fission chain crutch (self-sustaining
    chain process of nuclear fissionable) occur therein without an additional
    neutron source or any factory using nuclear fuel
    nuclear to produce or use it for the purpose
    moving or for any factory using nuclear
    to produce nuclear fuel or any nuclear plant
    which is designed or adapted including processing of nuclear materials
    irradiated nuclear fuel, or any facility where
    nukelar material placed or storage incidental
    with such material.
    1.3. The Committee took note of the report of IAEA experts to make
    observation that the Lynas plant is a non-processing plants
    unique but is similar to other compounds processed in
    the same as there are in other parts of the world.
    "When viewing the proposed rare earths processing facility in a global
    context, the review team Makes the Following Observations:
    (A) Many similar compounds producing similar plants are operating in
    u parts of the world - the proposed Lynas plant is not unique in
    this regard;
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    (B) The Planned Importation of feedstocks from Australia and
    management of the process residues Within Malaysia is in line with
    mineral processing practices worldwide, including Those involving
    Naturally occuring radioactive material (NORM). "
    [Report of the International Review Mission on the Radiation Safety
    Aspect of a Proposed Rare Earths Processing Facility (Lynas project)
    on 29 May - June 2011 by the IAEA, Refer to page 1].
    1.4. Based on expert opinion Mr Alastair Neill, Lynas plant also
    non-mining activities. [See panel presentation papers
    experts International Symposium on Rare Earths in Hotel
    Reinaissance dated May 7, 2012 organized by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia -
    Mr. Alastair Neill, rare earth experts from Canada who is
    Executive Vice President of Strategic Metals dacha page 2]
    1.5. The Committee noted that the Lynas plant process involves
    Chemical and Physical Reactions (cracking, leaching, extraction and
    finishing) in producing lanthanum. No Nuclear Reactions
    in the process of the Lynas plant. Nuclear reaction involves breaking
    unstable element to other elements and can produce particles
    (Alpha, beta or gamma) and / or electromagnetic radiation spontaneously.
    1.6. The Committee noted that the LAMP have sent
    DOSH Form 5 (Notification of Industrial Activity) to DOSH. After
    evaluated, the materials submitted are not included Liquified
    Petroleum Gas (LPG) and the quantity of such materials is under
    10% volume threshold (threshold quantity). By the LAMP
    classified as non-major hazard installation and does not need
    comply with the Occupational Health and Safety regulations
    (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards, 1996
    (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazard - CIMAH) 1996. Part
    Major Hazard, DOSH Headquarters has issued an official letter related
    this matter dated 29 March 2012 to Lynas.
    1.7. The Committee noted that based on the classification
    above, the Lynas plant is not a plant that could potentially cause
    major accidents (Major Accident Hazard).
    2. IONIZING RADIATION MONITORING POWER (radioactivity)
    2.1. The Committee noted that the raw materials (concentrates
    lantanid) that will be used by the Lynas plant is not defined
    as radioactive material, but as a material containing elements
    natural radioactivity (Naturally occuring radioactive material - NORM).
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    Accordingly, residu1 to be removed from the LAMP also
    radioaktif2 not defined as waste, but is defined as the residue
    containing NORM. As a material containing elements
    natural radioactivity (NORM) that contain uranium and thorium, it
    not controlled in most other countries but controlled in Malaysia
    by AELB. Set control limits are 1 Becqueral per gram.
    These standards are enforced on LAMP project.
    2.2. The Committee noted that there is no possibility for
    one has to directly exposed to thorium either
    internal or external (internal or external) of the resulting residue in plants
    Lynas in quantities that could harm or even exceed
    limits.
    2.3. The Committee noted that the data used
    in Radiological Impact Assessment (RIA) is based on data
    theory and laboratory experiments to be verified during the TOLLS
    ensure the safety of the plant and process.
    2.4. The Committee also noted that the data used
    Radiological Impact Assessment report (RIA) for the purpose of
    TOL application is based on Radiological baseline data
    which were obtained before the operation.
    2.5. The Committee noted that the Government through the AELB
    always make the monitoring of radioactivity levels of water, air
    and the ground around the area. Monitoring carried out in the area
    factory, transportation routes, and also at a radius of 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and
    20 km from the plant.
    2.6. The Committee recommends that constant monitoring level
    radiation (radiation level) conducted by AELB and Lynas in
    periodically under Act 304 and the regulations thereunder
    such as the Radiation Protection Regulations (Licensing) 1986,
    Radiation Protection Regulations (Transport) 1989,
    Rules of the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection
    Basic Safety) 2010, Energy Licensing Regulations
    1 Residues are substances that can be used or recycled, which contains radioactive material
    natural thorium-232. These radionuclides have half life of 14 billion years can
    assumed to be stable.
    Radioactive waste means 2 things or articles containing or contaminated with radionuclides
    radionuclide activity concentration or activity in excess of cleanup levels and
    not be used again.
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    Atomic (Radioactive Waste Management) 2011 and other regulations
    associated with it.
    2.7. The Committee recommended that the RIA updated at each
    licensing stage and from time to time according to the recommendations
    Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
    2.8. The Committee noted that international standards
    adoption has taken into account the risks associated with both
    internal and external radiation (internal and external radiation). Is not
    right to make assumptions about the internal radiation is not taken into account
    in radiation risk assessment.
    2.9. The Committee took note of the raw materials brought in
    not classified as radioactive international standards
    because they are ores containing naturally occurring radionuclide. In Malaysia
    This material was in accordance with the Radiation Protection Regulations
    (Transport) 1989, to be controlled and labeled as containing
    radioactivity of natural uranium or thorium content of more than
    1 Becquerel per gram (Bq / g) compared with 10 Bq / g in Australia and
    also international standards (IAEA). More stringent regulations have been
    inadvertently increase public concern
    although international standards allow higher limits.
    2.10. The Committee recommended that the legal requirements
    regarding the transportation of radioactive materials aligned with
    latest international standards at a time thought fit for
    dispel fears of the public about the dangers of
    radioactive.
    2.11. The Committee took note of the radioactivity of thorium concentrations in
    WLP residue expressed as 5.87 Bq / g in accordance with legislation
    must be controlled.
    2.12. The Committee took note of the concerns of the public
    ARE the issues in Bukit Merah, Lahat, Perak which has produced
    rare earth raw materials based tailings (monazite) in the early years
    80s. The mill was Dissolved and Dinyahkontaminasi
    (Decommissioning and Decontamination - D & D). A disposal facility
    was built in Bukit Kledang for waste storage and components
    factory. D & D process is made under the Act that came into force 304
    at the time, 1985. Board was made responsible for the
    regulatory process to this day.
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    2.13. The Committee took note of the fact Mr. Alastair Neill, who
    Describing the LAMP project is factory state-of-the-art in
    production of rare earth after his own visit the factory.
    The Committee noted the statement by Professor Dr. Jose
    Rajan (Rare Earth Industry Experts and Nuclear) that the technology
    advanced radiation protection is now under control.
    2.14. The Committee noted that there are differences between
    raw / starting materials and residues produced by the ARE and
    LAMP:
    2.14.1. Raw materials to be processed in LAMP is concentrated
    lantanid containing thorium content of 0.16%
    or equal to 1.600 parts per million (ppm) (conversion
    units of Bq / g equivalent to 5.71 Bq / g thorium).
    2.14.2. Tailings (ie monazite) used by the ARE is produced
    of tin mining activities contains
    7% of thorium ARE is 45 times higher.
    2.14.3. For the residues produced by LAMP, the WLP has
    thorium content of 0,165% or equal to 1.650 ppm
    (Conversion units of Bq / g equivalent to 5.9 Bq / g thorium). When
    comparison is made with the industry based on the use of
    ARE example of tailings, the resulting residue
    thorium content of 8% which is 50 times ARE
    higher. Table 1 shows a comparison of the LAMP
    and ARE.
    Table 1: Comparison of LAMP with ARE
    ASIAN LAMP RARE ITEMS
    EARTH (ARE) CLARIFICATION
    Concentrate raw material lantanid
    from Mount Weld,
    Australia
    Tin tailings
    (Tailings) - monazite
    LAMP - imports of
    crude from Australia
    ARE - raw materials
    sourced
    of factories
    tailings
    Thorium content
    (Th) in the material
    crude
    0.16% 7% ARE - 45 times more
    higher than the LAMP
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    ASIAN LAMP RARE ITEMS
    EARTH (ARE) CLARIFICATION
    Concentrations of
    radioactivity in
    waste
    ARE 0165% 8% - 50 times
    higher than the LAMP
    Technology and
    control
    2010-an
    Control system
    computer
    1970-an
    Technology
    manual, pneumatic
    and mechanical
    LAMP - use
    advanced technology and
    processing methods
    rare earth below
    atmospheric pressure
    and control systems
    computer.
    ARE - use
    technology
    manual, pneumatic
    and mechanical.
    Chemical Process
    Naturally Occurring
    Radioactive Material
    (NORM)
    Chemical
    Technologically
    Enhanced Naturally
    Occurring
    Radioactive Material
    (TENORM)
    ARE - concentration
    radionuclide activity
    naturally in waste
    increased
    (TENORM).
    LAMP - residue
    results have
    Concentration of
    natural radionuclides
    are almost the same
    (No improvement)
    Legislation
    atomic energy / Parties
    In power
    Regarding
    Licensing Act
    Atomic Energy 1984
    [Act 304] (Atomic
    Energy Licensing
    Act 1984 [Act 304])
    Starting in 2006,
    in the
    energy-related
    atom, is controlled by
    AELB
    Not controlled
    entirely by
    The objects of the Act
    Radioactive 1968
    (Radioactive
    Substances Act
    1968). After 1985, the
    level
    dissolution, after
    Act 304 enacted
    to replace
    The objects of the Act
    Radioactive 1968 that
    repealed,
    controlled by the AELB.
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    ASIAN LAMP RARE ITEMS
    EARTH (ARE) CLARIFICATION
    System
    monitoring
    MITI - License
    manufacture
    Authority
    Local -
    CCC approval
    DOE - EIA Approval
    AELB - data 12
    months before
    operation, RIA
    AELB - inspection
    periodic and
    environmental monitoring
    about a month
    ARE - A Class License
    (Manufacturing) and G
    (Dispose)
    LAMP - TOL
    (Manufacture A, E
    and G)
    2.15. The Committee noted that the LAMP technology
    the latest, most advanced and sophisticated than ARE.
    2.16. The Committee recommends that the facts on the difference
    LAMP radiation dose levels in a more easily controlled than
    by ARE communicated to the public at large.
    3. Residue Management LAMP
    3.1. The Committee noted that there are three types of residue
    will be derived from LAMP namely:
    i. WLP
    ii. FGD
    iii. NUF
    All the residue produced will be stored temporarily in the RSF
    located within the plant site before final disposal (final
    Disposal) is implemented.
    3.2. The Committee noted that the Lynas will do
    program of research and development (R & D) of residues
    produced for the purpose of re-use and commercialization. Measures
    This is in line with IAEA statement on the practice of
    best in addressing residue.
    "The review team was encouraged by the approach shown by Lynas
    Malaysia Sdn Bhd Towards the management of solid residues from the
    proposed rare earths processing plant, in That it was actively investigating
    Ways of safe recycling and reusing Standard and Poor residues in order to minimize the
    That amount of radioactive waste would need to be disposed of. This
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    approach is a good example of how to fulfil Principle 7 (Protection of
    Present and Future Generations) of the Fundamental Safety Principles
    (IAEA Safety Standards Series No.. SF-1). "
    [IAEA Report page 6]
    Potential use or recycling of residues (reuse or recycle)
    for example, to use landfil and base material for roads (material
    for road base, car park, etc..) could refer to the following three sources:
    i. Report IAEA General Safety Guide (GSG-1): Classification of
    Waste radioactivity 2009; states that one of the options
    for the management of radioactive waste can be allowed
    this residue for road construction (para 2.20 page 11);
    ii. Report Health Protection Agency, Centre for Radiation, Chemicals
    and Environmental Hazards, UK (HPA-CRCE-001) in 2012
    (T Anderson and S Mobbs) and
    iii. Papers Phosphogypsum (PG): Uses and Current Handling
    Practices Worldwide at 25th Annual Lakeland Regional Phosphate
    Conference (Julian Hilton).
    The Committee recommended use of all residues
    (Recycle) shall be monitored by the AELB and materials
    produced must be below 1 Bq / g, although there
    countries such as the UK allows level 5 Bq / g.
    3.3. If R & D to commercialization residues and failed, residue
    should be managed and stored in PDF, if failed deploy and build
    PDF, all residues will be sent back to the original source, if necessary. In
    this, Lynas has committed in writing and such
    required in TOL. Details of the conditions of approval are TOL
    the following:
    i. Lynas must submit all relevant aspects of PDF;
    ii. PDF site plan and must be submitted regardless of
    research and development (R & D) to commercialization,
    recycling and reuse of residual materials;
    iii. PDF locations to plan and submitted and approved within
    time and shall not exceed 10 months from the date
    TOL production;
    iv. Lynas must comply with the security / financial guarantee
    prescribed under the relevant law and in accordance with
    recommendations made by the Lynas of U.S. $ 50 million paid
    to the Government of Malaysia in installments. This is subject to review
    designated by the Board if later; and
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    v. The Board may appoint an independent consultant to evaluate
    Lynas compliance to standards and regulations
    and costs incurred by the licensee.
    3.4. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit results
    research recycling, waste reduction (waste
    minimization), the use and commercialization of the residue
    produced by LAMP within 10 months after the TOL
    removed.
    3.5. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit
    PDF locations to plan and AELB approval within
    and shall not exceed 10 months from the date of issue of TOL.
    3.6. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit
    PDF DEIA if construction continues for DOE approval
    the discovery of Radiological Impact Assessment (RIA)
    before any PDF related license applications submitted
    to the AELB.
    3.7. The Committee recommended if recycling research
    and the location can not be identified or approved, Lynas
    shall carry residue produced by LAMP out of
    Malaysia. In this regard the Committee noted
    that the Lynas Corporation Ltd., Australia and Lynas Malaysia
    Sdn. Limited. had submitted their letters dated 23
    February 2012 and 6 March 2012 a record commitment to
    LAMP carry out residue from Malaysia.
    [Refer to Appendix IV]
    3.8. The Committee took note of during the TOLLS Lynas will
    can only process stages with
    increase in raw material provided that each stage is
    safe.
    3.9. The Committee took note of the license period TOL,
    cumulative amount of residue produced by Lynas is is limited to
    a maximum of one and a half years.
    3.10. All radioactive residues shall be handled in RSF located in
    in LAMP site, which is coated with a waterproof material that is HDPE
    high quality, lining clay and detection system
    leakage.
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    3.11. Committee recommends AELB impose appropriate to
    LAMP to take additional measures to ensure
    RSF overall protection so that dust does not fly to
    independently or air leakage into the ground.
    The Committee noted that all residues will
    always be kept in a 25% - 40% humidity.
    3.12. The Committee noted that if the LAMP able
    proves that the residue WLP, NUF and FGD exceeded the
    controlled by AELB and can be controlled as wastes under
    Regulations of the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005,
    residues must be handled in treatment facilities and
    licensed by the DOE's disposal.
    3.13. The Committee noted that any proposal to
    reuse of wastes should obtain application
    Special Wastes Management approval under
    Regulations of the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 and
    provisions of other laws related.
    3.14. The Committee recommended the LAMP publicize the
    the public about effective control measures that
    implemented to ensure the operation and functioning of RSF
    safe.
    4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING
    4.1. The Committee noted that the LAMP was, is and
    will undertake regular monitoring of water quality,
    air, noise and water the soil around the project area.
    4.2. The Committee noted that the Government through the DOE
    always make the monitoring of air and water quality around
    the area. The Committee was informed that there are two stations
    monitoring of water quality upstream and downstream of Balok River and one station
    Air monitoring at Park Balok Makmur, Gebeng.
    4.3. The Committee recommends that enhanced monitoring by
    DOE under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127] and
    regulations thereunder as Quality Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulation 1978, Environmental Quality Regulations
    (Industrial Effluent) 2009, Quality Regulations
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    Environmental Quality (Sewage) 2009 and Quality Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005.
    4.4. The Committee recommended baseline data environment and
    environmental monitoring that are observed by the DOE and Lynas
    posted on the website every three months.
    4.5. Committee recommends environmental audits conducted by the
    third register with the DOE to check the status of compliance
    LAMP for the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127] and
    regulations thereunder, in each operating level LAMP
    six months.
    5. PUBLIC HEALTH MONITORING
    5.1. The Committee recommended health baseline study covering
    key aspects such as the number of cases of leukemia, cancer, congenital
    malformation, asthma and Upper Respiratory Tract infection were (URTI)
    led by the Ministry of Health. The study may be published
    as public documents.
    5.2. The Committee recommended the Health Impact Assessment study (HIA)
    conducted simultaneously with the RIA study next.
    5.3. The Committee noted that the incidence of cancer and leukemia
    at Red Hill can not be associated with the ARE factory because the interval
    a short (5 to 10 years), the dose received workers are
    low, but no employees reported suffering from cancer or
    leukemia. Instead, it is alleged to have occurred among non-workers.
    The claim that there is an increase up to 100 times, if
    true, ought to be seen at present, 20 to 30 years
    after operation ARE. However, no concrete evidence on rates
    increase in cases of cancer and leukemia from Bukit Merah.
    5.4. Committee recommends further study of cancer incidence and
    leukemia in Red Hill, led by the Ministry of Health carried out with
    AELB cooperation.
    5.5. The Committee noted that the radiation at low levels
    may pose a risk to health, such as X-rays in
    medicine. However, the Committee noted
    international community agreed to limit radiation exposure in
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    Level 1 miliSieviert (mSv) per year for the public and 20 mSv per year
    for radiation workers is at a safe level.
    5.6. The Committee noted that according to RIA Report in which
    worst-case scenario (worst-case scenario) have been taken into account for the project
    LAMP, scientific evidence presented by experts
    radiation safety and nuclear reactors have expressed LAMP project
    is safe. They explain the radiation dose rates to workers
    and the public of the LAMP project respectively at
    average of 2 mSv and 0002 mSv per year is safe because data
    showed that this rate is lower in the range of doses
    radiation environment in Peninsular Malaysia at the rate of 1
    to 10 mSv per year. The Committee also noted that
    RIA report stated that scientific studies have
    showed no correlation between radiation dose rate environment this
    the incidence of cancer.
    5.7. The Committee noted that there are differences of opinion
    among medical practitioners and internal emitters
    thorium effects on human health.
    5.8. The Committee noted that all claims should be
    based on scientific facts and compare with the industry LAMP
    equivalent, not with nuclear power plants, processing plants
    thorium and thorium mining activities, which are at risk
    significantly higher health.
    5.9. The Committee noted that the risk of getting cancer
    of the Lynas factory activity in the long term, the amount of thorium
    are needed, either by swallowing, inhaling or
    injected into the human body. As explained by
    some physicians, the total exposure arising from Lynas activities not
    allow such exposure occurs.
    5.10. The Committee took note of explanation from the experts
    that the nature of thorium is safe because it has features that
    insoluble in water and has a high affinity for clay.
    Thorium also has a half-life of 14 billion years, and this can
    considered stable.
    5.11. The Committee recommended for the purpose of continuous monitoring,
    a series of cohort studies (ie to run a follow-up study
    period of time), led by the MOH on cases
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    related diseases around the theater should be carried out and
    certain amounts to be made available for this study.
    6. QUALITY MONITORING OF TANKS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
    6.1. The Committee took note of an independent monitoring unit
    various agencies (PWD, AELB and Nuclear Malaysia) is carrying
    study to evaluate the concrete tank wall alleged unsafe. Report
    earlier this Unit indicates that the tank was constructed
    according to design specifications and meet the standards of BS8110-2-1985,
    The 3.2.4.
    (B) APPROVAL PROCESS AND LICENSING
    7. Approval Status
    7.1. The Committee took note of the necessary approvals before
    Lynas operates approvals and licenses from several
    agencies including the MITI / MIDA, Local Authorities - MPK Kuantan, DOE,
    AELB, and DOSH.
    7.2. Manufacturing License (MITI / MIDA)
    7.2.1. Prior approval of manufacturing license is granted, the Authority has
    apply technical review by the DOE and AELB.
    7.2.2. DOE and AELB, although there are no obstacles to post a comment
    Lynas application for a license, impose
    Provided that the company complies with the relevant provisions of the
    stipulated in the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and
    Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984.
    7.2.3. Action Committee on Industry (ACI)
    chaired by the Chairman of MIDA and MITI comprising,
    Ministry of Finance, Inland Revenue Board (IRB),
    Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC), the DOE, the Department of
    Immigration, National Bank, Economic Planning Unit, Department of
    Prime Minister (EPU) and MIDA consider applications
    from Lynas and agreed to recommend approval of the license
    Manufacturer. Provisional Approval Letter issued to Lynas
    on February 9, 2007 with the prescribed conditions.
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    7.2.4. JKMP been informed of the rejection by the Lynas project
    State Government on August 10, 2007. JKMP
    suggested that the company consider other locations for
    placement project. On August 28, 2007, Lynas inform
    Gebeng selection as a suitable location.
    7.2.5. On 11 October 2007, agreed to transfer site JKMP
    from Telok Kalong, Rajasthan to Gebeng, Pahang
    based on the recommendation of the State Government of Madhya Pradesh
    subject to approval by DOE and AELB. This approval covers
    incentives, the statutory income tax exemption for
    next 12 years.
    7.2.6. On October 24, 2008, Lynas has given Manufacturing License
    Coordination Act 1975 which came into force
    from 22 January 2008 to operate in the Industrial Area
    Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang for output (products) rare earth
    oxides and carbonates that are categorized under output
    chemistry. This license is issued after the approval of Report
    EIA by the DOE and site approval from the State Government
    Pahang. Among the conditions of approval are:
    i. Site in Gebeng Industrial Estate, Kuantan, Pahang
    subject to the approval of the relevant State
    and the Department of Environment;
    ii. Companies should train Malaysians to
    transfer of technology and expertise can be channeled in
    all levels;
    iii. The Company shall comply with all provisions of the
    Act 304 as set by AELB and Quality Act
    Environment 1974 and the rules and orders
    thereunder as determined by the DOE.
    iv. The Company shall perform the project as
    approved and in accordance with law and
    other regulations stipulated in Malaysia.
    7.3. Department of Environment (DOE)
    7.3.1. Approval of the EIA report under the requirements of Section 34A of the Act
    Environmental Quality Act 1974, must be obtained from the DOE,
    prior to project approval from the Authority,
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    Approve the relevant ministry, MPK and the State
    Pahang through the State Executive Council (Exco) and
    Pahang State Economic Planning Unit (EPU) in the case of Lynas.
    7.3.2. Lynas has obtained approval from the DOE EIA Report
    State of Gujarat through their letter dated 15 EIA Report
    78 February 2008 with the approval of the conditions necessary
    followed by the Lynas.
    7.3.3. Approval of the Environmental Management Plan (Environmental
    Management Plan, EMP) must be obtained before the project
    started, as stipulated in the approval
    report. Lynas has obtained the approval of the EMP
    Pahang DOE on December 10, 2008 for the construction phase
    and on 23 December 2011 for the operational phase.
    7.3.4. Written approval for the installation of combustion equipment
    fuel and air pollution control equipment under
    Regulations Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulation 1978,
    Environmental Quality Act 1974 must be obtained.
    Written approvals have been obtained by the Lynas as
    The following, for:
    i. installation of air pollution control equipment - scrubber
    on October 26, 2009;
    ii. installation of fuel burning equipment - rotary kiln and
    chimney on January 31, 2010;
    iii. installation of fuel burning equipment - rotary kiln at
    March 1, 2011;
    iv. installation of fuel burning equipment - boiler on
    August 2, 2011;
    v. installation of fuel burning equipment - power on
    August 2, 2011;
    vi. installation of air pollution control equipment - scrubber
    on August 5, 2011;
    vii. installation of fuel burning equipment - boilers (boilers)
    on August 22, 2011;
    viii. installation of air pollution control equipment - scrubber
    on 11 November 2011;
    ix. installation of air pollution control equipment - concentrate
    dust collectors and stack on 11 November 2011;
    of x. installation of air pollution control equipment - calcined
    crushed dust collectors and flue on
    11 November 2011, and
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    xi. installation of air pollution control equipment - Dd Oxide
    dust collectors and stack on 11 November 2011.
    7.3.5. Written notification for the installation of treatment system
    Effluent Regulations under the Environmental Quality
    (Industrial Effluent) 2009, the Environmental Quality Act 1974
    submitted to DOE Pahang on 26 April
    2010.
    7.3.6. Written notification for the installation of treatment system
    waste 'under the Environmental Quality
    (Sewage) 2009, Environmental Quality Act 1974 has
    Pahang submitted to DOE on December 20
    2010.
    Clarification on the issue DEIA:
    7.3.7. The Committee noted that the EIA Report
    approved on February 15, 2008 after fulfilling the requirements
    Section 34A (2) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. In the year
    2008, no need for LAMP through the study procedures
    DEIA. Therefore the EIA conducted in
    2008 is through PEIA procedure.
    7.3.8Purchase. The Committee noted that the EIA is
    is a project planning tool development
    before the project is approved and implemented. LAMP is now in
    construction and was completed through the
    planning then it was past the EIA requirements and
    no longer relevant to through DEIA procedure.
    7.3.9. The Committee noted that the technical aspects of
    and scientific, critical issues are also examined in detail in
    PEIA.
    7.3.10. The Committee noted that on June 20, 2011,
    prescribed activities using radioactive materials and
    produce radioactive waste listed as activities
    necessary through DEIA procedure. This is consistent with
    improvements to the EIA procedure that takes into account
    the public interest. For the approved EIA Report
    previously, this requirement does not apply.
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    7.3.11. The Committee noted that the report should DEIA
    EIA prepared for the proposed project on materials
    radioactive and produce radioactive waste
    submitted to the DOE after June 20, 2011.
    7.3.12. The Committee noted that in terms of the EIA
    Lynas project, the same evaluation methods applicable to
    both procedures and DEIA PEIA, as details
    project in terms of the raw materials used, chemical processes,
    project capacity, risk analysis and waste produced similar
    no water, air, sludge is not changed until now.
    7.3.13. The Committee noted that the EIA Report LAMP
    were exhibited together a report for public attention
    for one month from 30 May 2011 until 28 June 2011.
    This is in line with procedures DEIA.
    EIA report can also be read through the DOE website.
    7.4. Local Authorities - MPK
    7.4.1. Planning Permission sought by the Lynas on 22
    January 2008 and was approved on June 5, 2008. Application
    Planning permission is in accordance with the provisions of Section 21
    Town and Country Planning Act 1976 [Act 172] for the purpose of
    ensure that any proposed development is
    consistent with local plans of Local Authorities,
    MPK.
    7.4.2. Building Plan Permission sought by the Lynas and has
    approval stages from 27 August 2008 to 20 February
    2012 in accordance with the provisions of Section 70 of the Street, Drainage and
    Building Act 1974 [Act 133].
    7.4.3. Truth Road Plan, Earthwork and Drainage has
    approved on 18 February 2008, 29 December 2011 and 24 April
    2012 in accordance with Section 70A of the implementation based on
    133 of the Act.
    7.4.4. Lynas plant has not issued a Certificate of Completion and
    Compliance (Certificate of Completion and Compliance - CCC) in
    under the By-Laws 25-29, Laws
    Buildings (Gujarat) (Amendment) 2007. Five agencies have
    conduct inspections from 14 to 16 May 2012 is
    Fire and Rescue Department, Public Works Department (PWD),
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    Water Supply Department (JBA), Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) and
    Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
    7.4.5. Under paragraph 70 (23) (a) and (b) of the Street, Drainage and
    Building Act 1974 [Act 133] Local Authorities - MPK
    have the authority to issue written notice to
    Key people submit (Principal Submitting Person
    - PSP) or Person Submission (Submitting Person -
    SP) to remedy the non-compliance occurs apart
    given the power to issue written directions to the PSP to
    detain CCC until compliance
    corrected.
    7.4.6. After obtaining the approval of CCC as a whole, Lynas
    should apply from MPK Premises Licence under
    Laws Trade, Commerce and Industry.
    7.4.7. Premises Licence Committee recommended only
    issued by SLM to Lynas after meet
    all approval and issuance of a license from the AELB.
    7.5. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    7.5.1. The Committee noted that the Lynas plant site
    Malaysia Sdn. Limited. was registered as a construction site with
    DOSH JKJ103 form by the main contractor of the United
    Resources Group and was approved on June 9, 2010
    for the first phase under section 35 of the Factories and Machinery
    1967 [Act 139].
    i. Lynas has made an application for the registration of plant
    and general assembly through form JKJ 105 dated May 3
    2011.
    ii. DOSH has also received an application for
    register for phase two of the construction site and the approved
    on December 8, 2011.
    iii. Preliminary inspection of the installed machinery made
    continuously. At present the truth to
    install machinery has not been issued by DOSH.
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    iv. The next process is to obtain Lynas
    allowed to run machinery.
    v. Certification requires a certificate of fitness machines
    be continuous.
    vi. The Lynas also have to comply with other regulations
    Factories and Machinery Act 1967 [Act 139] and the
    Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 [Act 514] and
    regulations thereunder.
    7.5.2. The Committee noted that all production
    license is under process and the implementation of licensing and
    based on the provisions of the current legislation and standards
    security force.
    7.6. Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)
    7.6.1. Power source is issued a license to Lynas
    provided under Paragraph 12 (1) (b) of the Atomic Energy
    Atomic Energy Act 1984 [Act 304] as Lynas deal with
    radioactive material.
    7.6.2. Class A License (Manufacturing - Placement Site)
    i. Class A License (Manufacturing - posting site) Lynas
    was approved on 17 August 2007. License is issued
    for a period of two years from 19 September 2007 to
    18 September 2009. This license was renewed for
    period of two years commencing 19 September 2009 to 18
    September 2011, and the next two years commencing 19
    September 2011 to 18 September 2013.
    ii. For the purpose of issuing licenses Class A Licence (Manufactures -
    Placement site), the Lynas has submitted
    information for environmental monitoring program before
    operation for a period of 12 months for
    baseline background radiation level before operation.
    iii. Lynas also submitted information on
    by RIA of them include:
    a. About installation and proposed activities.
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    b. Site's physical characteristics: geology, geological, kajihidro, meteorological,
    earthquake studies, plants, animals and biota
    aquatic.
    c. Distribution of the population around the site, including flow
    future population growth and distance
    population centers from the site.
    d. Present land use at the site and in
    around the site.
    e. Environmental impact assessment and radiological
    of normal operation, including initial analysis
    the expected radiation hazard.
    iv. In addition, the Lynas has also filed
    information:
    a. About the storage facilities for radioactive
    (Sealed sources (sealed source) and causes no
    sealed (unsealed source) - [concentrates lantanid]) in
    site.
    b. About liquidation plan (decommissioning)
    basic and monitoring arrangements after
    handling.
    7.6.3. Class A License (Manufacturing - Construction)
    i. Class A License (Manufacturing - Construction) Lynas has
    approved on August 17, 2007. License issued to
    period of two years from 19 September 2007 to 18
    September 2009. This license was renewed for a period
    Two years commencing 19 September 2009 to 18
    September 2011, and the next two years commencing 19
    September 2011 to 18 September 2013.
    ii. For the purposes of the application / get Class A Licence
    (Construction), the Lynas has submitted information
    general layout and detailed design plan facility
    , including safety design of the
    planned. This design plan must be confirmed by
    Professional Engineer (PE) registered.
    iii. In this case, before any part of the facility
    built and developed, all major plans and drawings
    shall be submitted to the relevant authorities
    (Professional Engineer) for approval. Slow
    drawings and approved materials can not be
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    changed while the facility is built and developed
    unless the approval authority has bertkenaan
    obtained.
    iv. Lynas also submitted engineering plans
    Details on water diversion facilities, processing
    and detailed monitoring plan and
    contingency measures for the construction phase
    The facilities include a description of the measures
    proposed to control the plant site drainage.
    v. Lynas also submitted information on
    with the statement about the accident
    consists of:
    a. Statement of accidents can cause
    accident and cause the release of waste and
    hazardous materials that are not planned;
    b. Statements regarding the potential effects of accidents
    and departure to the health and safety
    workers, the public and the environment;
    c. Statement on the program for the inspection and
    The proposed maintenance to prevent
    of the accident and departure, and
    d. Statement about preparedness programs and
    emergency plans and mitigation measures
    to overcome accidents and departure.
    vi. In addition, the Lynas has also filed
    information about chemical hazards and the expected radiation
    to workers and the public during the operation
    The proposed normal installation, taking
    into account the physical and chemical characteristics and the radioactive content
    was unexpected for all effluent to be discharged and
    all emissions from the facility.
    7.6.4. Class A License (Manufacturing - Level Control
    Meanwhile - TOL)
    i. Lynas also submitted information on
    Radiation Protection Program before TOL
    Among the approved include:
    a. Description of the measures proposed to
    control of radiation exposure, including program
    radiation control during operation
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    designed for employees, the public and the environment
    environment, together with a complete list of services and
    support facilities.
    b. Detailed medical surveillance program.
    c. Program for initial and periodic training for employees
    about general safety and radiation protection.
    d. Facilities and equipment designed to
    contain spills and procedures followed
    in handling radioactive material spill.
    e. Plans and procedures proposed for
    prevent loss, theft or unauthorized use
    radioactive material truth.
    f. Plan for monitoring during operation
    the quality and quantity of effluent to be discharged
    and all emissions from the facility include:
    Frequency and sampling
    Type of equipment and methods of analysis will
    be used
    Contingency plans in the event of
    abnormal results
    g. Description of the proposed procedure to prevent
    accident and contingency plans
    proposed in the event of an accident.
    h. Handling procedures and storage of radioactive materials.
    ii. On 13 May 2011, the Government of Malaysia announced
    appointment of the Independent International Panel of Experts from the IAEA for
    review the health and safety aspects of the project
    Lynas due to concerns about the project, which
    expressed by the public.
    iii. Independent Expert Panel IAEA mission conducted an assessment of
    Lynas project from May 29 to June 3, 2011. Report
    IAEA Independent Expert Panel has been made public in
    June 30, 2011. Improvement proposals
    submitted to the Government of Malaysia (including Lynas)
    and have been implemented, including:
    a. Lynas as additional requirements, have
    submit before commencing operations, a
    plan specifying methods of approach
    is a long-term waste management,
    in the management of solid residues after the WLP
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    plant closings, along with the Safety Case
    as a supporting document to the plan
    submitted. Safety Case to address issues such as
    below:
    future land use (determined
    after consultation with stakeholders);
    dose criteria to protect the public;
    term evaluation;
    security function (safety Functions) (eg
    containment, isolation and inhibition);
    methods for identification and selection
    scenarios, including scenarios in which the facility
    storage of wastes at the site where the Lynas
    have the possibility of becoming a facility
    WLP solids disposal;
    any steps necessary to
    control of the active and / or passive.
    When the Safety Case is created, reports RIA for
    The overall plant facilities
    updated accordingly.
    b. Lynas as additional requirements, has been
    TOLL submit before approval, plans for
    manage waste from liquidation activities
    (Decommissioning) and a resolution (Dismantling) factory
    at the end of plant life. RIA and Decommissioning Plan
    (Decommissioning Plan) is required to
    updated accordingly.
    c. Board was to impose additional conditions that Lynas
    using the data from the results
    radiological and environmental monitoring obtained
    when Lynas plant operation to get
    more accurate dose assessment for workers and
    public. RIA is also required to be updated
    accordingly.
    iv. AELB opening temporary office (in the site
    Lynas) was inaugurated on July 9, 2011 for the purpose of
    effective monitoring.
    v. Assessment of license applications have been made based on
    The following additional requirements:
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    Evaluation of the technical documents Lynas to
    license application by the Technical Expert Review Panel.
    Evaluation of public review by the Committee
    Public Consultation (JKPA).
    vi. The Committee noted that the Lynas TOL has
    approved on January 30, 2012. However
    licenses have not been issued and are Lynas still
    not operate.
    7.6.5. Class E license (Import)
    Class E license to import raw materials concentrates lantanid
    from Australia to Malaysia was approved on January 30, 2012.
    However, the license has not been issued until
    today. After this issuance, each consignment must
    issuance of import permits.
    7.6.6. Class G license (storing Before Disposal)
    Class G license to store while the residue (which
    resulting from the processing plant) in the facility
    RSF storage at the plant site located in Gebeng
    (Prior to permanent disposal in PDF) was approved on 30
    January 2012. However, the license has not
    released until now.
    7.6.7. Prevalence Study of Cancer and Congenital anomalies
    Lynas has been directed to conduct a study on
    collection of cancer incidence data in Industrial Area
    Gebeng that will serve as baseline data for the project
    Lynas. This study is a further condition for TOL and
    be carried out before, during and after the plant is operating.
    Lynas has submitted a report Preliminary Report on
    Cancer Prevalence in Kuantan Within Gebeng Industrial Estate,
    1999 - 2011 to the AELB on October 24, 2011. The study report
    for the second phase have been submitted to the AELB on May 17
    2012.
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    7.6.8. Independent Monitoring Unit Committee for conducting the audit
    buildings, infrastructure and plant facilities Lynas
    Committee of Independent Monitoring Unit has been established
    to conduct an audit of the buildings, infrastructure and
    Lynas plant facility.
    7.6.9. Appeal to the Minister of MOSTI and Applications
    Judicial Review related Lynas TOL
    i. Appeal to the Minister of MOSTI under Section 32
    Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [Act 304]
    Appeal to the Minister of MOSTI under Section 32
    Act 304 was presented by Tan Bun Teet and five
    another by Messrs. Bastian Vendargon on February 7
    2012. On March 26, 2012, three of which appellant Tan Bun
    Teet, Syed Talib Syed Sulaiman and Hasimah Ramli, has
    withdrawal. Three other appellants, namely Ismail Abu Bakr,
    Abujavalli a / p V Raman and through Messrs Tan Ah Meng
    RS Pani & Associates has continued its appeal.
    Hearing of the appeal was heard by the Honorable Minister of MOSTI
    on 17 April 2012 at the Malaysian Nuclear Agency.
    MOSTI Minister still consider carefully all
    information submitted to it, and at this time,
    yet to decide on appeal
    said.
    ii. Judicial Review No: R2-25-35-02/12 between Zakaria
    Abdullah and nine other AND Licensing Board
    Atomic Energy, the Director General of Environmental Quality
    and Lynas (M) Sdn. Limited.)
    Judicial Review Application No: R2-25-35-02/12 in
    Kuala Lumpur High Court has been presented by
    Zakaria Abdullah and nine other by Messrs.
    Kanesalingam & Co. dated 17 February 2012 on
    Atomic Energy Licensing Board, the Director General of
    Environmental and Lynas (M) Sdn. Limited. Application
    Judicial Review was heard the first time at 27
    February 2012, the second time on March 20, 2012 and the third
    on 4 April 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. On
    12 April 2012, High Court Judge Kuala Lumpur
    the following decisions:
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    a. preliminary objection raised by the Attorney General
    Country (on appeal to the Minister of MOSTI
    under Section 32 of Act 304) is allowed, and
    b. application for permission (leave) filed by
    Applicant in the notice of motion is denied.
    7.6.10. All new information and all changes to the plans, the design
    design and conduct of the operation made the
    TOL real level if there is to be submitted
    to the AELB in Safety Analysis Report before
    full operating license to be considered for approval
    further.
    7.7. Independent Expert Panel Findings International International Atomic
    Energy Agency (IAEA)
    7.7.1. The Committee took note of the report of the IAEA
    that no discovery of any non LAMP
    of international radiation safety standards. Result
    Independent Expert valuation IAEA found that the Lynas project
    Malaysia Sdn. Limited. has complied with all the provisions
    legislation, whether at the national or
    international standard or virtuous deeds. More precisely, the panel
    IAEA finds relevant national legal framework
    regulation of radiation safety standards in Malaysia is
    comparable, but in some aspects over standard
    international practice. [Page 10, Report of the
    International Review Mission on the Radiation Safety Aspect of a
    Proposed Rare Earths Processing Facility (the Lynas Project)
    on 29 May - June 2011 by the IAEA]
    7.7.2. The Committee noted that there are 11 recommendations
    and technical improvements which have been received by the IAEA
    adopted by the Government of Malaysia.
    [Refer to page 4 to 6 IAEA Report]
    7.7.3. The Committee noted the IAEA recognition of
    AELB expertise in enforcing and overseeing project
    Lynas.
    "The review team index.htm particular note of the dedication, commitment
    and the professionalism displayed by Malaysian AELB in regulating the
    Lynas Project ".
    [Refer to page 6 of the IAEA report]
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    (C) STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR PROJECT LAMP
    8. The Committee noted that apart from the recognition
    IAEA in the International Independent Panel Report, expertise
    AELB officers also recognized at the international level where
    they are appointed to the various committees, organizations and bodies
    internationally to provide expertise in the field of literature.
    Among them:
    i. Chairman of the IAEA Director General "s Advisory Group on Nuclear
    Security or "AdSec";
    ii. Members of the IAEA Commission on Safety Standards (CSS);
    iii. Members to the IAEA Radiation Safety Standards Committee
    (RASSC);
    iv. Members to the IAEA Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC);
    v. Members to the IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards Committee (NUSSC);
    vi. Members of the IAEA Transport Safety Standards Committee
    (TRANSSC) and
    vii. Members to the IAEA Waste Safety Standards Committee (WASSC).
    9. The Committee recommended based on the load and field
    AELB additional task that is extensive, staffing structure and
    AELB necessary financial provisions specially reinforced.
    10. The Committee also recommends that other enforcement agencies
    LAMP project specifically regulating DOE, DOSH module and also
    empowered with the above recommendations.
    11. The Committee recommended that the establishment of branch offices DOE
    and AELB respectively located in the industrial area Gebeng
    hastened to meet regulatory requirements and
    monitoring more responsive.
    12. The Committee recommended a Coordinating Committee
    Established for LAMP Enforcement chaired by the
    Local authorities and comprises of MPK AELB, DOE, DOSH
    and MOH.
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    (D) INVESTMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC
    13. PROPERTY VALUES
    13.1. The Committee took note of the allegations that the construction
    LAMP project has affected the drop in property values ??in
    around Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang. However, the party making the allegation
    did not submit any evidence to support the allegation
    said.
    13.2. The Committee also took note of the presentation in the session
    public hearing indicating that based on the
    Property Market Report 2011 issued by the Valuation
    and Property Services show for the first five years
    namely 2007 to 2011, the pattern of property values ??around the theater is
    increased. Rating is based on sales transaction / purchase
    properties recorded by the Valuation and Property Services
    (JPPH).
    13.3. The Committee noted the explanation JPPH, Ministry
    Finance on June 6, 2012 which confirmed that through the study
    conducted on several types of residential properties in the vicinity
    Kuantan city shows the market value has increased or remained
    stable for the period of 2007 to the first quarter of 2012. The study was not
    show any reduction based on transaction records
    JPPH properties.
    [Refer to Appendix V]
    14. INCENTIVE TAX EXEMPTION
    14.1. The Committee noted that the Lynas had sought
    100% Income Tax Exemption for 15 years. Although
    However, after evaluation and consultation, has JKMP
    consider and agree 100% Income Tax Exemption on
    statutory income under section 127 (3) (b) of the Income Tax Act
    1967 [Act 53] for a period of 12 years to a Lynas Malaysia Sdn.
    Limited. Tax incentives is one of the mechanisms for
    attract investment into the country as stipulated under the
    Promotion of Investments Act 1986 [Act 327].
    14.2. The Committee noted that for projects
    strategic and high impact, the Government through JKMP / Economic Council
    (EC) to consider the provision of incentives other than those
    provided under Act 327.
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    14.3. Among the factors to be taken into account in determining a
    strategic project is the High-impact are:
    i. Involve new and emerging technologies;
    ii. Establishing industry chain;
    iii. Production projects or activities
    the potential to attract new investments and projects that
    related;
    iv. Involve high capital investment with the
    long development, and
    v. Contribution of Gross National Income (Gross National Income -
    GNI) high.
    14.4. The Committee noted that the Lynas project is strategic
    and high-impact based on merit, tax exemption
    for 12 years has been given to Lynas Malaysia Sdn. Limited.
    15. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
    15.1. The Committee noted that the economic benefits will
    gained from this project, in terms of total investment, the opportunity
    local employment and technology transfer. Apart
    of the LAMP project has the potential to attract investments
    especially in the downstream sector of the new high-tech and environmentally friendly
    Lynas will use the product as a raw material / input.
    15.2. The Committee noted that the project will LAMP
    contribute to the economy through:
    a. The increase in foreign exchange earnings to
    investments of RM2.5 billion;
    b. Technology transfer by providing training for
    RM2.7 million a year to local workers;
    c. Spending by 1 percent of gross sales
    year for R & D. 50 percent of this amount must be
    spent on R & D activities of the residue management;
    d. Generating economic activity services of RM65.8 million
    a year and the use of utilities such as electricity and water of
    RM52.8 million a year;
    e. Creation of employment opportunities to 400 permanent employees (employees
    local except 4 from China and one from India) and 200
    contract workers (local);
    f. The potential to attract new investments, particularly in the downstream sector
    high-tech products that will use the Lynas as
    raw materials / inputs such as manufacture of mobile phones,
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    disk drives, catalytic converters, wind turbines, hybrid car batteries
    and flat-screen display;
    g. Spin-off to the local upstream industry support:
    i. New sulfuric acid plant with an investment Gebeng
    of RM200 million;
    ii. Enlargement of hydrochloric acid factory in Batam, investment
    RM100 million, and
    iii. Additional Facility supplier of hydrated lime, RM5 million.
    15.3. The Committee noted that the current industrial policy
    is towards the high-tech industry, safe and environmentally friendly
    achieve high-income countries. However, the industry
    is still subject to current legislation to ensure
    safety, health and environment.
    15.4. Committee is of the view that the public should
    have complete and accurate information on a project
    to be carried out to avoid any confusion and
    speculation arises if the approval is granted.
    15.5. The Committee recommends that 1 percent of spending on R & D
    of the gross sales of each year as required, 50
    percent of them to carry out R & D activities are supervised by
    a committee will be set up while the other 50 per cent
    for R & D activities are supervised by the AELB residue management.
    15.6. The Committee recommended that all R & D activities
    conducted in Malaysia.
    15.7. The Committee recommended the involvement of local operators to
    involved in high-tech industries downstream
    using rare earth products.
    15.8. The Committee recommended the promotion of R & D activities in
    Centers of local universities with technology
    rare earth and related residue management.
    15.9. The Committee recommended when there is a local industry
    using the LAMP project products as raw materials
    exist in the country, appropriate measures such as
    introduce export taxes implemented. This ensures the
    supply of raw materials for local industries is sufficient.
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    16.PEMILIHAN LAMP OPERATES IN MALAYSIA AND NOT IN AUSTRALIA
    16.1. The Committee noted that in January 2004, Lynas has
    get the extension of a license from the Government of Western Australia
    to operate in Meenar Industrial Park, Perth (original license granted
    to Asthon Rare Earth Pte. Ltd.. which was bought by Lynas
    Corporation Ltd.. in 2003). However, the company
    find it is not economically viable to operate in Australia as the cost
    infrastructure and utilities such as water and electricity high. For example, the cost
    water utilities in Australia is RM6.00 per cubic meter compared to the cost of
    Malaysia totaling RM0.84 per cubic meter. While the cost of electricity
    is RM0.23 per kilowatt hour compared to RM0.96 per kilowatt hour
    Australia. For the cost of the used chemicals, caustic soda, Lynas
    obtain price RM500.00 per tonne from RM1, 500.00 per tonne in
    Australia.
    16.2. The Committee noted that at present,
    Gujarat Water Supply Management Berhad (PIPE) to supply 275
    meterpadu hour to LAMP. When the new plant operating Panching
    in January 2013, the water requirement of 500 per hour meterpadu
    LAMP for full operation will be supplied without
    affect the water needs of the local population.
    16.3. Industrial area, Kuantan be given the option
    it is close to the Kuantan Port, the availability of gas supply, water
    and chemicals, and there is enough skilled labor
    petrochemical industries in the country.
    16.4. The Committee noted that the selection of Malaysia by Lynas
    Corporation Ltd., Australia as the location for the project LAMP
    is made based on commercial considerations and investment policy
    Malaysia.
    Of 16.5. The Lynas reported that, apart from Australia and Malaysia, Lynas
    also received approval to operate in China. But due to
    The Chinese government has imposed export quotas limit, Lynas
    decided not to continue operations in China. Terms of quota
    This export is being challenged by a number of countries, namely the United States,
    Mexico and the European Union under the Settlement mechanism
    Disputes World Trade Organization (WTO).
    16.6. The Committee noted that there was a proposal
    build a rare earth complex at Whyalla, South Australia by the Arafura
    Resources Limited. This proposal is in the doing research
    5,454
    Environment Impact Statement (EIS) required by the Government of South
    Australia. At the same time, the company is conducting a consultation
    with the public, to disseminate information and get
    feedback on the project. Construction of the complex is expected to
    will commence in 2013 and will take 18 to 24 months
    to complete. Commercial production is expected to commence in
    2015.
    16.7. The Committee noted there were allegations by some
    that the standards adopted in Australia higher
    from Malaysia. However, this assertion is not supported
    with any documents by the parties involved. In this regard,
    MOSTI official technical visits to law enforcement agencies
    in Western Australia on 23 and 25 May 2012 to verify
    documents and permits submitted by Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
    and official clarification on several issues that
    prosecuted.
    16.8. The Committee took note of the issues that have been informed by
    Authority of Western Australia are as follows:
    a. No legislative or administrative requirements for
    Lynas factory houses like this, outside the range 30
    kilometers from populated areas;
    b. There is no requirement by the authorities to waste / residue
    produced by industries such as Lynas returned to mine
    the original;
    c. Returns waste / residue into Western Australia can
    implemented if compliance with legislation and standards
    determined by Western Australia and this is already happening
    for importation fly-ash3 containing NORM;
    d. Concentrate lantanid or lanthanide concentrate the material
    Lynas raw mill, before being exported to Malaysia
    contents analyzed by an accredited laboratory Australia's
    accredited ISO/IEC17025: 2005 to confirm
    chemical / radioisotopes;
    e. Western Australian authorities have given approval
    for Lynas Corporation Ltd., Australia operating in Meenar
    3 A coal dust combustion.
    55 55
    Industrial Park, Perth when they buy assets from
    Ashton Rare Earth Pte. Ltd.. in 2003.
    f. A detailed report in Appendix VI.
    LAMP ON LOCATION 17.PEMILIHAN Industrial area,
    PAHANG
    17.1. The Committee took note of the location selection
    Gebeng industry is based on the following factors:
    i) Economic:
    a. Gebeng a strategic position near the market
    region.
    b. Existing infrastructure is good and class
    international Kuantan Port, Airport
    Kuantan, good road network, electricity and water
    sufficient.
    c. Availability of local suppliers for chemicals
    around the area near Gebeng, Kuantan and
    Kertih.
    d. Availability of skilled workers at all levels in
    nearby areas such as Kuantan, Taxes, Kerteh.
    ii) Land Use Planning:
    a. Industrial area Phase II and Phase III
    an area zoned for industrial chemicals
    and petrochemicals in accordance with Kuantan Local Plan
    2004 to 2015 which was gazetted last amendment
    on 1 April 2008.
    b. Development Industrial area began
    of the 1970s, known as Phase I of the site
    Kuantan-Gebeng By-Pass where there is an industry
    small and medium such as wood processing industry, factory
    metal works and concrete ducting. Phase II was developed
    in 1993 with the approval of the Impact Assessment Report
    Environmental (EIA) was achieved in March 1993 that
    place the petrochemical industry such as Petronas
    MTBE-Polypropylene, BP Chemicals, WR Grace, Eastman,
    Kaneka and Cryovac. The development of Phase III is
    in 1998 with the approval EIAnya in December
    1998 which houses the petrochemical and chemical industry as
    Polyplastics Asia Pacific, BASF-Petronas, Petronas CUF and
    so.
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    c. LAMP project located in Phase III development
    is compatible with the surrounding industries
    chemicals and petrochemicals.
    iii) Environment:
    a. Location LAMP has a sufficient buffer zone from
    plant boundary with the nearest settlement
    Parks and Gardens Balok Makmur Balok Prime of more than
    2.5 km radius (radii). (Note: The distance the buffer zone for the
    chemical and petrochemical industries is at least 500 meters
    as stated in the Guidelines for the Ceiling and
    Zoning of Industries, Department of Environment).
    b. Lynas plant through the EIA Report, committed to installing
    effective pollution control equipment and compliance with
    standards for the prevention, control and
    monitoring of environmental pollution such as water and air
    and high security measures for
    reduce risk.
    "Impact 8.9
    The findings of this report indicate That the predicted
    environmental impacts arising from the construction and
    operational Phases of the Advanced Materials Plant cans be
    effectively mitigated and reduced to meet regulatory limits
    with the Implementation award of appropriate mitigation
    Measures. The findings also rates show That there are no
    harmful or detrimental impacts can not be mitigated Selatan
    or, are unavoidable.
    The recommended mitigation Measures include
    technologically sound environmental practices and best
    That management practices will minimise the Potential
    impacts to sustainable levels. To Ensure the effectiveness of
    the mitigation Measures, an Environmental Management
    Selatan Plan includes requirements for Periodical
    environmental monitoring and audits for the construction
    and operational Phases of the project will be Developed and
    implemented. This is to Ensure That all of Recommendations
    this EIA and the requirements of the relevant government
    agencies are Executed by Lynas.
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    The Project Proponent is Committed to operating the plant
    in an environmentally sustainable manner, in compliance
    with all prevailing environmental regulations.
    [Preliminary ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
    Quantitative Assessment AND RISK
    Assessment, PROPOSED ADVANCED MATERIALS
    PLANT, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Gebeng, KUANTAN
    Pahang, MALAYSIA VOLUME 1: MAIN REPORT
    January 2008 page 8-21] "
    iv) Radiology:
    a. Lynas plant also through reports RIA, is committed to
    comply and install pollution control equipment radiology
    effective and to comply with the standards set for
    pollution control and monitoring of radioactivity to the environment
    around. In fact, the Committee took note of the
    Lynas has put additional environmental monitoring devices
    around that exceed legal requirements.
    "In mitigation against the release of Potentially Severe
    liquid and gaseous Effluents, Lynas will employ all necessary
    These Technological means to render harmless emissions to
    the receiving environment, in compliance to the prevailing
    Those including regulatory requirements enforced by AELB.
    Details of the non-Radiological pollution control systems
    proposed for the plant are deliberated in the Environmental
    Hilman Impact Assessment for the project. Basically it
    consists of a scrubbing system practically That cans trap and
    remove all non-radioactive particulates and gases, and a 55 m
    high stack through the gaseous Effluents Selatan will be
    Released. The immediate environment around the plant will be
    Monitored periodically to Ensure That Any release of the
    Effluents radioactivity will jocko Within the Permissible Limits
    in accordance to clearance levels as stipulated in the
    Radioactive Waste Management Regulations [Atomic Energy
    Licensing Board; Atomic Energy Licensing (Radioactive
    Waste Management) Regulations 2011 [P.U. (A) 274]].
    [LAMP Radiological Impact Assessment, Rev 5, December
    2011, page 68] "
    b. The site also has a background reading data
    radiology 12 months, this is important in order to achieve the purpose of the concept
    "Cradle to cradle" when dissolution and nyahcemaran
    (Decommissioning and decontamination) factory later. Site
    5,858
    must be restored to its original state
    based on the legal set.
    (E) CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
    18. PUBLIC ACTIVITIES Engagement
    18.1. The Committee noted that the provisions of Section
    31 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127] to authorize
    Environmental Director General for directing a premises for
    install and operate additional control equipment such as
    on-line monitoring and hold the display reading during
    air quality and water quality in front of the premises.
    18.2. The Committee recommended to enhance transparency,
    the LAMP to provide access to the public, the body
    professional, representative population groups or stakeholders,
    NGOs for information and data monitoring /
    on-line monitoring (online) and provide views
    current readings of air quality and water quality in the presence of LAMP premises.
    18.3. The Committee noted that the joint engagement activities
    Civil society is an important initiative that should be taken seriously
    and should be held in delivering accurate information and facts
    on a project to be carried out.
    18.4. The Committee recommended the activities of public involvement
    enhanced as recommended by the IAEA for the dissemination of information
    as follows:
    a. Developing and providing public participation
    about the safety of radiation more easily understood and
    steps in the licensing process and the process of making
    results;
    b. Inform and involve stakeholders and the
    LAMP incurred in connection with the regulatory requirements and
    program for review, inspection and
    enforcement;
    c. Routinely provide all relevant information
    LAMP safety and ensure that the
    59 59
    public know how to get access to information
    This, and
    d. Lynas as being responsible for the
    LAMP security should be prompted to upgrade
    communication with stakeholders to
    shows how companies ensure security
    radiological and environmental.
    18.5. The Committee noted the joint engagement activities
    various community groups were held in the channel
    information about the project LAMP by agencies such as MITI, MOSTI,
    AELB, DOE, MPK, DOSH and MOH. Lynas also received visits
    the public to the project site to explain the truth about
    project and the technology used to ensure the safety and
    public health and the environment.
    18.6. The Committee recommends that the MITI / MIDA consider
    the need to impose conditions on public engagement
    companies for projects involving radioactive materials subject
    the RIA requirements from the early stages of AELB.
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    PART VII
    VIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
    After taking into account the terms of reference, information, opinions of the individuals /
    associations / organizations, in public hearings, the views of experts
    relevant, including the Visit and based on observation and
    study found that LAMP project is a chemical factory
    producing rare earth and non-nuclear plants or mining.
    The Committee found that up to now all the aspects of security,
    health and the environment in connection with LAMP projects and processes, and
    implementation of licensing and approval procedures based on the allocation
    laws and safety standards in force have been fulfilled.
    Committee making recommendations for improvement as follows:
    (A) SAFETY AND HEALTH IMPACT AND MONITORING PROJECT
    LAMP
    Safety Aspects of Radiation Exposure (Radiation Exposure)
    The level of radiation exposure is a major concern by
    the public.
    The Committee noted that through the study, the average dose
    radiation LAMP project is 2 mSv per year for workers (annual dose limit
    allowed is 20 mSv per year) and 0.002 mSv per year for the
    public (annual dose limit allowed is 1 mSv per year) and this
    showed that the rate of LAMP project is low and safe.
    1. The Committee recommends that constant monitoring level
    radiation (radiation level) conducted by AELB and Lynas in
    periodically under Act 304 and the regulations thereunder
    such as the Radiation Protection Regulations (Licensing) 1986,
    Radiation Protection Regulations (Transport) 1989,
    Rules of the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection
    Basic Safety) 2010, Energy Licensing Regulations
    Atomic (Radioactive Waste Management) 2011 and regulations
    other matters connected therewith.
    2. The Committee recommended that the RIA updated at each
    licensing stage and from time to time according to the recommendations
    Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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    3. The Committee recommended that the legal requirements
    regarding the transportation of radioactive materials aligned with
    latest international standards at a time thought fit
    to dispel fears of the public about the dangers of
    radioactive.
    4. The Committee recommends that the facts on the
    different levels of radiation dose and lower LAMP
    ARE regulated compared with information to the public
    widely.
    Environmental aspects
    Balok River pollution, heavy metal pollution, water pollution, soil
    and air pollution are some of the issues of concern
    the public. DEIA preparation issues raised also by some of the parties
    particular.
    The Committee noted that the study was conducted and the PEIA
    approved in 2008 for the LAMP project. At that time DEIA
    not required in the EIA procedure. EIA study found no
    significant impact on air quality, water quality and ground water around the LAMP
    including the nearest population. However, the steps
    effective control should be taken to reduce pollution and
    negative effects on the environment.
    5. The Committee recommends that enhanced monitoring by
    DOE under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 127] and
    regulations thereunder as Quality Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Clean Air) 1978, Quality Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009, Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Sewage) 2009 and Regulations
    Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005.
    6. The Committee recommended baseline data environment and
    environmental monitoring that are observed by the DOE and Lynas
    posted on the website every three months.
    7. Committee recommends environmental audits conducted by
    third-party registered with the DOE to check the status
    LAMP compliance of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act
    127] and the regulations thereunder, at the operational level
    LAMP every six months.
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    63
    Public Health Aspects
    The level of radiation exposure can cause the number of cancer cases and
    increased leukemia are the main concern of the public.
    The Committee noted that based on scientific fact, LAMP
    have health risks far lower than the activity
    mining, ARE, thorium processing plants and nuclear plants.
    8. The Committee recommended health baseline study started
    immediately cover topics such as the number of cases of leukemia, cancer,
    congenital malformation, asthma and Upper Respiratory Tract
    Infection were (URTI), led by the Ministry of Health. The study may be published
    as public documents.
    9. The Committee recommended HIA study conducted simultaneously with
    RIA studies at the next level.
    10. Committee recommends further study of cancer incidence and
    leukemia in Bukit Merah run led by MOH
    in collaboration with AELB.
    11. The Committee recommended for the purpose of continuous monitoring,
    a series of cohort studies (the study follow-up for long
    a certain period of time) led by the MOH to
    cases related diseases around the theater should be carried out
    and certain amounts to be made available for this study.
    Residue Management Aspects
    Residue management consists of a number of issues such as the risks and hazards
    radiation, storage at RSF, re-use of the residue (reuse and recycle), PDF
    and repatriation of the residue to the original source (return back to source of origin)
    is an issue of concern to the public.
    The Committee noted that the LAMP has submitted
    proposals and measures that meet the requirements of
    legislation, safety standards and procedures of the residue in
    national and international levels.
    12. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit results
    research recycling, waste reduction (waste
    minimization), the use and commercialization of the residue
    6,464
    produced by LAMP within 10 months after the TOL
    removed.
    13. The Committee recommended use of all residues
    (Recycle) shall be monitored by the AELB and materials
    produced must be below 1 Bq / g, although there
    countries such as the UK allows level 5 Bq / g.
    14. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit
    PDF locations to plan and AELB approval within
    and shall not exceed 10 months from the date of issue of TOL.
    15. The Committee recommends that the Lynas to submit
    PDF DEIA if construction continues for DOE approval
    the discovery of Radiological Impact Assessment (RIA)
    before any PDF related license applications submitted
    to the AELB.
    16. The Committee recommended if recycling research
    and the location can not be identified or approved, Lynas
    shall carry residue produced by LAMP out of
    Malaysia. In this regard the Committee noted
    that the Lynas Corporation Ltd., Australia and Lynas Malaysia
    Sdn. Limited. had submitted their letters dated 23
    February 2012 and 6 March 2012 a record commitment to
    LAMP carry out residue from Malaysia.
    [Refer to Appendix IV]
    17.Jawatankuasa recommend AELB impose appropriate
    to LAMP to take additional measures to ensure
    RSF overall protection so that dust does not fly to
    independently or air leakage into the ground.
    The Committee noted that all residues will
    always be kept in a 25% - 40% humidity.
    18.Jawatankuasa recommend the LAMP publicize the
    the public about effective control measures that
    implemented to ensure the operation and functioning of RSF
    safe.
    65 65
    (B) APPROVAL PROCESS AND LICENSING
    Doubts of the public for issuing licenses to LAMP for
    allows it to operate into the dispute, while the conditions
    are complied with fully unmet.
    The Committee noted that all the issuance of licenses
    issued to LAMP is in order and meet
    legal requirements but also has additional needs
    procedures for the issuance of licenses issued by all relevant parties.
    19. The Committee recommends that the Premises Licence only
    issued by SLM after Lynas meets all the approval
    and issuance of a license from the AELB.
    (C) STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR PROJECT LAMP
    Perception by the public on the effectiveness of enforcement in
    LAMP project.
    The Committee noted the IAEA to the AELB recognition as
    enforcement agencies in LAMP projects including agency involvement
    other authorities from the beginning till the operation of LAMP.
    20. The Committee recommended based on the load and
    AELB additional scope that is extensive, structural
    staffing and financial provisions should be strengthened further AELB
    in particular.
    21. The Committee also recommends that other enforcement agencies
    LAMP project specifically regulating DOE, MPK and DOSH
    also be equipped with the above recommendations.
    22. The Committee recommended that the establishment of branch offices
    DOE and AELB respectively located in an industrial area
    Gebeng hastened to meet regulatory requirements
    and monitoring more responsive.
    23. The Committee recommended a Coordinating Committee
    Established for LAMP Enforcement chaired by
    Local Authority and comprises of MPK AELB, DOE,
    DOSH and MOH.
    6,666
    (D) INVESTMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC
    Perception that there is no economic benefit to the country to be given incentives
    for 12 years.
    The Committee noted the economic benefits derived
    of the LAMP project total investment of RM2.5 billion,
    creation of employment opportunities, technology transfer, use of
    utilities, attract new investment in the downstream sector of high technology and
    spin-off to local upstream industry support. LAMP selection in
    Malaysia is based on commercial considerations and investment policy
    Malaysia.
    Project Lynas will spend about 1 percent of total sales
    rough year for research and development activities.
    24. The Committee recommends that 1 percent of spending on R & D
    of the gross sales of each year as required, 50
    percent of them to carry out R & D activities are supervised by
    a committee will be formed while 50 percent
    further R & D activities are supervised by the AELB residue management.
    25. The Committee recommends that all R & D activities
    associated with rare earths conducted in Malaysia.
    26. The Committee recommended the involvement of local operators
    to venture into the downstream high-tech industry
    using rare earth products.
    27. The Committee recommended the promotion of R & D activities in
    Centers of local universities with technology
    rare earth and related residue management.
    28. The Committee recommended when there is a local industry
    using the LAMP project products as raw materials
    exist in the country, appropriate measures such as
    introduce export taxes implemented. This ensures the
    supply of raw materials for local industries is sufficient.
    67 67
    (E) CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
    Less information and explanation to the public about
    LAMP project proposal.
    The Committee noted that public engagement activities have been
    conducted by the LAMP.
    The Committee noted the joint engagement activities
    various community groups were held in channeling information
    the LAMP project by the Government agencies concerned. Lynas
    also received visits from the public to the site to provide
    factual description of the project and the technology used for
    ensure the safety and health of the public and the environment.
    29. The Committee recommended to enhance transparency,
    the LAMP to provide access to the public, the body
    professional, representative population groups or stakeholders,
    NGOs for information and data monitoring /
    on-line monitoring (online) and provide views
    current readings of air quality and water quality in the presence of LAMP premises.
    30. The Committee recommended the involvement of activities
    enhanced public as recommended by the IAEA for the dissemination
    information as follows:
    a. Developing and providing public participation
    about the safety of radiation more easily understood and
    steps in the licensing process and the process of making
    results;
    b. Inform and involve stakeholders and the
    LAMP incurred in connection with the regulatory requirements and
    program for review, inspection and
    enforcement;
    c. Routinely provide all relevant information
    LAMP safety and ensure that the
    public know how to get access to information
    This, and
    d. Lynas as being responsible for the
    LAMP security should be prompted to upgrade
    communication with stakeholders to
    6,868
    shows how companies ensure security
    radiological and environmental.
    31. The Committee recommends that the MITI / MIDA consider
    the need to impose conditions on public engagement
    companies for projects involving radioactive materials subject
    the RIA requirements from the early stages of AELB.
    69 69
    PART VIII
    SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE
    1. Committee is satisfied that based on scientific facts,
    the definition of the law and the information obtained from
    experts, LAMP project is a chemical factory
    produce rare earth rather than a nuclear plant or activity
    mining. The Committee also found LAMP project will
    use of advanced technologies.
    2. Committee is satisfied that the project has met the LAMP
    standards and legal requirements in Malaysia that is equivalent to
    international practices and standards. In fact, there are provisions
    laws and standards imposed on LAMP project
    is more stringent than international standards.
    3. The Committee is satisfied that the LAMP project has provided
    control system is required as set out in
    national legislation and international standards to ensure
    public health and safety and environmental protection for
    plant operating while.
    4. The Committee recommended that the license Class A (Manufacturing - Level
    Handling meantime) or (Temporary Operating Licence - TOL)
    removed so that the project could LAMP manufacture raw materials
    lantanid concentrations gradually and limited and regulated
    continuously by law enforcement agencies. At this stage, the LAMP
    must comply with all license conditions prevailing and
    additional conditions have been imposed in this TOL license.
    The data obtained in this stage will be the basis of
    consideration of further licensing process.
    5. The Committee recommended a monitoring committee
    (Monitoring committee) was established to monitor continuously
    LAMP operation. The Committee shall be composed of
    relevant agencies and the involvement of non-governmental bodies
    (NGOs) and health professional.
    6. The Committee recommends that all 31 recommendations have
    presented are implemented accordingly.
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    PART IX
    APPRECIATION
    1. Committee to express our appreciation to all the
    The participants include individuals, associations, political parties and
    organizations for their cooperation with the show in
    before the Committee to give evidence and produce
    memorandum and recommendations related to the Project Lynas Advanced
    Materials Plant (LAMP).
    2. Many thanks go out to all parties involved in
    provision of facilities and transportation, particularly to
    Office of the State Secretary of Pahang, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and
    Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) for their assistance to
    Committee during a public hearing sessions and visits
    job.
    3. Appreciation to the members of the House Select Committee
    People About Project Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) and to
    all ministries / agencies / departments either at the federal or state
    and especially to the agency holding the helm, namely:
    a. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
    b. Department of Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)
    c. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)
    d. Department of Environment (DOE)
    e. Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
    f. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
    g. Ministry of Human Resources (MHR)
    h. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    i. Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)
    j. Ministry of Housing and Local Government (ministry)
    k. Local Government Department (LGD)
    l. Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK)
    m. Ministry of Finance (MOF)
    n. Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH)
    o. Ministry of Education (MOE) and
    p. Parliament of Malaysia
    contributions devoted to perfecting the functions and
    role of the Committee in accordance with the terms of reference in accordance with
    purpose of its establishment. The Committee thanked the
    Honourable Members of the Parliament of Malaysia for the trust to the members of
    Parliamentary Select Committee on Project Lynas Advanced
    Materials Plant (LAMP), which took part in the debate on Motion and
    contribute in any form for the success of the work of this
    in the project Project Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) is.
    72
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    From the left:
    (I) elect Datuk Hamzah Roosme bt [Secretary and Secretary of the House of Representatives]
    (Ii) YB Dato 'Zulkifli Noordin bin (Member of the Kulim New Town)
    (Iii) YB Dato 'Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ahmad Dahlan (Member for Belud Area)
    (Iv) YB Dato 'Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
    (Minister for Higher Education) [Chairman]
    (V) The Honourable Mr. Teng Boon Soon (Member of Tebrau area)
    (Vi) Mr YB Liang Teck Meng (Member of the junction area Renggam)
    (Vii) The Honourable Mrs. Hj Hajah Nancy Shukri (Member of Batang Sadong Area)
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