Supporting the transition

The NSW Resources Regulator recognises that the new conditions present a big adjustment for lease holders. To that end the Regulator will be flexible and future-focussed in its approach over the next 6 months, where the focus will be continuing to assist mines to meet the new requirements, having open dialogue about the expectations and addressing any potential transitional issues.

If you have any questions about the new requirements please contact the Resources Regulator on 1300 814 609 (Press Option 2 and then Press Option 5) or email nswresourcesregulator@service-now.com.

Have you registered with the Resources Regulator portal?

Mining lease holders are required to submit their applications and documents under Schedule 8A in the Mining Regulation 2016 through the Resources Regulator online portal.

New online forms are assisting industry to meet their obligations and also enable more efficient regulatory oversight. You will need to register with the Resources Regulator portal to access the forms.

Many lease holders have already registered an authorised representative to log into the portal on their behalf.  Lease holders can do this through an online form access from a QR Code that has been previously provided over the last 12-18 months. Any lease holder who has lost their QR Code or needs assistance, should contact the Resources Regulator on 1300 814 609 (Press Option 2 and then Press Option 5) or email nswresourcesregulator@service-now.com.

If you would like to learn more about using the forms, there is still time to register for information webinars on 29 and 30 June.

The webinars will provide an overview of the rehabilitation forms, the legal and operational context and include a portal demonstration.

Register now for a webinar:

• Wednesday 29 June 2022
• Thursday 30 June 2022

Please note: You only need to attend one of these webinars - the agenda will be duplicated across the events.

We need your spatial data 

With new standard conditions coming into effect on 2 July, mines will need to upload the required spatial data themes to the Regulator’s Mine Rehabilitation Portal. This spatial data includes:

• mining disturbance areas and the status of rehabilitation areas
• a forecast of cumulative disturbance and rehabilitation progression that is planned over the next three-year period
• a final landform and rehabilitation plan which shows the approved final land use at the cessation of mining.

An Australian first, the portal allows mining companies across the state to submit, analyse and report on their rehabilitation activities. It also assists the Regulator in monitoring and regulating rehabilitation requirements for mining activities.
 
Guideline: Mine rehabilitation portal provides information on the data preparation and submission requirements.