Here is the latest for CSG Moratorium, where Lakes have been...

Here is the latest for CSG Moratorium, where Lakes have been lumped in with same;

http://www.scer.gov.au/workstreams/land-access/coal-seam-gas/

Consultation and Submissions:

The draft National Harmonised Regulatory Framework public consultation is open for submissions from 14 December 2012 to 28 February 2013.
All stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to make a written submission.

Submissions should be submitted using the template available "here".
It is recommended you view the template before commencing your response to ensure it addresses the core areas outlined in the Terms of Reference.
All submissions will be made publicly available on this website after the consultation period has closed, unless stakeholders have clearly indicated in their submission that a submission should remain confidential, either in whole or in part.

Following the end of the consultation period, consideration will be given to stakeholder submissions and the incorporation of comments and recommendations, where appropriate, into the final report.

Submissions can be emailed to the SCER Secretariat at: [email protected].

While electronic submissions are preferred, alternatively submissions can be mailed to:

Attn: SCER Secretariat
Department of Resources, Energy
and Tourism
GPO Box 1564
Canberra ACT 2601

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.... and info for submissions of interest, which will be considered by SCER Ministers in May 2013 !

Public Consultation – The Draft National Harmonised Regulatory Framework for Coal Seam Gas

This Public Consultation is being undertaken to seek comment from stakeholders on the draft Framework.
These comments will further inform the finalisation of the Framework to be considered by SCER Ministers in May 2013.
The public consultation period opens on 14 December 2012 and will close on Thursday 28 February 2013.
Comments can be made on any aspect of the draft Framework. Of particular importance is feedback from stakeholders on the leading practices relating to the four core areas of CSG:
• Chapter 3: Well integrity
• Chapter 4: Water management and monitoring
• Chapter 5: Hydraulic fracturing
• Chapter 6: Chemical Use
Stakeholders are able to provide feedback through a written submission, following the template below, via email to [email protected], or via mail to:
Manager
SCER Secretariat
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
GPO Box 1564
Canberra ACT 2601

All submissions will be made publicly available on the SCER website after the consultation period has closed, unless stakeholders have clearly indicated in their submission that their submission should remain confidential, either in whole or in part.
The deadline for submissions is close of business Thursday
28 February, 2013.

What should my submission include?
Your submission should include:
• your name and contact details including: position (if applicable), address, telephone number and email address
• for organisations, the level at which the submission was authorised
• an indication of whether your submission should remain confidential, either in whole or in part.
Your submission may have greater impact if it:
• comments on the issues raised and any possible options
• provides as much supporting evidence as possible e.g. groups or individuals who may be affected, data on the impact of the proposed decision, relevant technical information.
Your submission should:
• be simple, clear and concise
• be supported by relevant, reputable and current data where possible
• use appropriate and specific case examples
• use the template format.

So, we now know that we have to wait till probably late 2013, before any fraccing action from Beach/Lakes.

I still can't work out why Lakes is lumped in with CSG fraccing or no allowance made for different industry.

RAVI