Emergency Response & Recovery Working Group

A new system for managing smoke and emissions in Victoria that will provide for coordinated: Investment Service delivery Community focus Opportunities

Siloed approach to solutions & opportunities Approach focussed on Hazelwood instead of state Failing to build industry into the solution Lack of community awareness & ownership Producing outcomes that maximise investment Risks

Report handed down end of August 2014 Recommendations x Government 6 GDF SUEZ Affirmations x Government 17 GDF SUEZ Final Implementation Monitors report to Government set for October 2017 Inquiry Outcomes

Governance Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Inquiry State Crisis and Resilience Council Reference Group (HCMFRG) Emergency Response & Recovery Working Group (ERRWG) Emergency Response & Recovery Working Group (ERRWG) State Crisis and Resilience Council (SCRC) State Crisis and Resilience Council (SCRC) Implementation Monitor (IM) Implementation Monitor (IM) Inspector General of Emergency Management (IGEM) Inspector General of Emergency Management (IGEM)

The HCMFRG has been tasked by SCRC with oversight of the Government’s Implementation & Monitoring Plan in response to the Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Inquiry Report. It does not assume the obligations of the departments and agencies under the plan but specifically: Coordinates implementation of the plan; Liaises with the Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Inquiry Implementation Monitor (IM) & as required with IGEM; Coordinates the response to any issues of concern raised by the IM; Monitors progress of the implementation & identifies any emerging issues; and Provide advise & make recommendations to the SCRC on issues raised. Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Inquiry State Crisis and Resilience Council Reference Group (HCMFRG)

Role and Scope The role of the Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Inquiry Emergency Response and Recovery Working Group (ERRWG) is to support State Crisis and Resilience Council Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Reference Group (HCMFRG). The HCMFRG oversees the implementation of the Government’s Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Implementation and Monitoring Plan (the Plan). The ERRWG will: Coordinate the implementation of Recommendations 5 to 9 inclusive and Affirmations 16, 17, 22, 23, 12, 19, 24 and 25, as set out, and in accordance with, the identified time frames in the Plan. Provide regular progress reports and advice on the implementation of the Recommendations and Affirmations to the HCMFRG. Advise the HCMFRG of issues of concern. Emergency Response and Recovery Working Group (ERRWG)

The following five key streams were agreed as appropriate work to be undertaken in responding to Recommendations 5 to 9. Initially, Decision & Support was identified as a standalone stream of work. However, during the workshop it was agreed that this stream of work should be incorporated into the other five streams. Further, it was agreed that all five key areas had multiple interdependencies. Facilitated Workshop

Predictive Services Stream Ability to predict smoke or emissions (when and where they will occur) and their overall impact Short term priorities: Aloha, Argos; Longer term priorities: Smoke predictions common operating platform

Detection & Analysis Coordinated response from all agencies with detection and analysis functions Short term priority: EPA air monitoring and mobile air laboratory; Longer term priority: detection investment strategy

Air Quality & Public Education Clear messaging related to air quality and public health

Communication Clear and concise information and messaging supported by relevant data that can be relied upon by the community

Training All agencies trained on relevant systems, practices and protocols in a coordinated manner

Training Training segments to be considered in the preparation of training modules for agencies and other stakeholders

The State equip itself to undertake rapid air quality monitoring in any location in Victoria, to : Collect all relevant data, including data on PM2.5, carbon monoxide and ozone; and Ensuring the data is used to inform decision-making within 24 hours of the incident occurring. Lead Agency – EPA Monitor – Implementation Monitor RECOMMENDATIONS 5

The State take the lead in advocating for a national compliance standard for PM2.5 Lead Agency – EPA Monitor – Implementation Monitor RECOMMENDATIONS 6

The State review and revise the community carbon monoxide response protocol and the firefighter carbon monoxide response protocol, to: Ensure both protocols are consistent with each other; Ensure both protocols include assessment methods and trigger points for specific responses; Ensure GDF Suez and other appropriate essential industry providers are required to adopt and apply the firefighter carbon monoxide protocol; and Inform all firefighters about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, and in particular highlight the increased risk for those with health conditions and those who are pregnant Lead Agency – EMV & DHHS Monitor – Implementation Monitor RECOMMENDATIONS 7

This Standard provides direction for all agencies responding to large, extended or complex fires that produce significant levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the outdoor environment. These may include but are not limited to fires in coal mines, peat bogs, landfill sites or large mulch piles. A large, extended or complex fire may exhibit the following characteristics: Risk to firefighter and emergency responder health Impact on communities Scale, scope and complexity Significant carbon monoxide emissions.

The State review and revise the Bushfire Smoke Protocol and PM2.5 Health Protection Protocol, to: Ensure both protocols are consistent with each other; and Ensure both protocols include assessment methods and trigger points for specific responses. Lead Agency – DHHS Monitor – Implementation Monitor RECOMMENDATIONS 8

This Protocol combines the previously developed Bushfire Smoke, Air Quality & Health Monitoring Protocol (Dept Health & EPA 2014 ) & the Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire PM 2.5 Health Protection Protocol (Dept Health & EPA 2014) Now applies to all fire setting where levels of fine particulates in smoke are significant & a health concern RECOMMENDATIONS 8

The State develop and widely disseminate an integrated State Smoke Guide, which: Incorporates the proposed State Smoke Plan for the management of public health impacts from large-scale, extended smoke events; Include updated Bushfire Smoke, carbon monoxide and PM2.5 protocols; and Provides practical advice and support materials to employers, communities and individuals on how to minimise the harmful effects of smoke. Lead Agency – EMV & DHHS Monitor – Implementation Monitor RECOMMENDATIONS 9

State Smoke Framework

Aff. 16 – The State review EPA emergency protocols, incorporating lessons for the Hazelwood mine fire. Lead: EPA Status: In Progress Aff. 17 – The State clarify future expectations of incident air monitoring and scenarios, and determine the appropriate inventory of equipment. Lead EPA Status: In Progress Aff. 22 – The State will have an automatic air quality monitoring station in the south of Morwell for the next 12 months (To March 2015) Lead EPA Status: Implemented Aff 23. – The State review the State Environment Protection Policy for Ambient Air Quality Lead: DELWP Status: Planned Affirmations Affirmations 16, 17, 22, 23,

Aff 12. – The State improve OHS in emergency response to include lessons highlighted by the Hazelwood mine fire. Lead: CFA & MFB Status: In Progress Aff. 19 – The Department of Health & EPA to undertake further development on the carbon monoxide and PM2.5 protocols and an engagement and education programs around environmental and health standards Lead: DHHS Status: In Progress Aff. – 24 – The State develop a State Smoke Plan covering the management of potential public health impacts from large scale, extended smoke events. Lead: DHHS Status: In Progress Aff 25. – The State undertake projects to understand heath impacts & predict the movement of smoke from planned burning and bushfires Lead: DELWP Status: In Progress Affirmations Affirmations 12, 19, 24, 25

Monitoring & Protocols Support will be provided for air quality monitoring & management of health impacts related to air quality. This initiative contributes to the Dept Justice and Regulation’s Emergency Management Capability output. Rapid Response Air Monitoring The EPA will undertake comprehensive monitoring of air quality following natural disasters & other major events with a potential air quality impact. Review Fire Emission Protocols An expert panel will be established to review the State’s response protocols for various air pollutants including CO, particulate matter & bushfire smoke. This initiative contributes to DHHS Health Protection output State Smoke Plan, Guidance & Protocol A State Smoke Plan will be developed to manage the public health impacts of large scale, extended smoke events & to support employers, communities & individuals to minimise the harmful effects of smoke. This initiative contributes to the DHHS Health Protection Output Hazelwood Funding/Budget

$30 million to implement all recommendations of the HCMFI ERRWG Output Initiatives Funding ($ Million) Hazelwood Funding/Budget Monitoring & protocols (a) Rapid response air monitoring Review fire emissions protocol State Smoke Plan, guidance & Protocols Total Output Initiatives (a)Funding is represented as $0.0 in due to rounding. $30,000 is allocated to monitoring & protocols in Source: Dept Treasury & Finance

Hazelwood Funding/Budget TEI Rapid Response Air Monitoring ERRWG Assets Initiatives Funding ($ Million) Source: Dept Treasury & Finance

Hazelwood Funding/Budget Firefighter Training (Hazelwood) Firefighters from the MFB & CFA will be trained to manage the special conditions of brown coal mine fires and equipped with the latest technology to battle such fires. The Government has not applied the Fire Services Levy to fund this election commitment. This initiative delivers on the Government’s election commitment. This initiative contributes to the Dept of Justice & Regulation’s Emergency Management Capability output

Hazelwood Funding/Budget Firefighter Training (Hazelwood) Dept of Justice & Regulation Output Initiatives Funding ($ Million) Dept of Justice & Regulation Asset Initiatives Funding ($ Million) TEI Firefighter Training (Hazelwood) Source: Dept Treasury & Finance

Coal Mine Emergency Management Taskforce Two established – Latrobe Valley and Surf Coast Led by the EMC to work with mine operators, councils and agencies to determine and coordinate emergency management priorities for both the Latrobe Valley and Anglesea for fire seasons 2014/15 and 2015/16. Terms of Reference Review the fire/emergency preparedness of the four Victorian brown coal mines. Oversee the implementation of the relevant Hazelwood Coal Mine Inquiry affirmations and improvement plans. Supporting improved capability and interoperability between the coal mine industry, government agencies and community. Surf Coast terms slightly modified. Coal Mine EM Taskforce

Latrobe Valley Formed 16 September 2014 Has met 15 times includes mine visits Based in Morwell (part time) Significant involvement in Government committees and work groups Surf Coast Formed November 2014 Has met 4 times Mine closure announced by Alcoa, May Mine closure date 31/08/2015 Ongoing taskforce involvement to ensure fire mitigation and management arrangements in place Structure to ensure stakeholder engagement and a consistent approach is adopted for Emergency Management within all four Brown Coal Mines across Victoria. Coal Mine EM Taskforce

Chaired and Directed by EMV Latrobe City/Surf Coast Shire Worksafe Victoria Dept Economic Development, Jobs, Technology and Resources (DEDJTR) Country Fire Authority (CFA) Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Dept Human and Health Services (DHHS) AGL - Loy Yang, GDF Suez- Hazelwood, Energy Australia – Yallourn Dept Environment, Land, Water and Planning – Surf Coast Alcoa – Anglesea Others as required Coal Mine EM Taskforce - Membership

Membership bodies are well represented and engaged in process. Communications group formed. Other stakeholders being engaged eg: Vicroads Status Report completed to 31 December 2014 has been broadly distributed and is available on EMV website: content/uploads/Coal-Mine-Emergency-Management- Taskforce-Status-report-31-Dec-2014pdf.pdfhttp://fire-com-live-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/wp- content/uploads/Coal-Mine-Emergency-Management- Taskforce-Status-report-31-Dec-2014pdf.pdf Report documents 133 actions and initiatives completed or in progress TASKFORCE ACHIEVEMENTS

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