Types of Audits
Types of Environment Audits
Site Audit 1. Reclamation of Land * Important because the inception of the Mining Act was passed in 1869. * was periodically amended and in 1991 included closure and reclamation * Therefore, after the amended Mining Act in 1991 when a mine begins its operation it must have plans, procedures and funds to restore the land to its natural state. 2. Longer term protection of close sites * A closed mine site can be monitored forever due to the hazardous materials * Companies that mine the site are ultimately responsible * Predicting long term environmental impact is difficult * Must consider the health and local environment and social structure of community after a mining operation’s end * The risk associated with companies that become insolvent and the costs associated with a closed mine and keeping it safe
Health and Safety Audit 3. Adequately prepared for and responded to oil spills (tankers) * Current system in place will be reviewed with an illustrative example later in the report * Review private sector certified response organization to ensure that they have the following: * Up to date management plans * Conduct training * Have the necessary equipment to respond to ship-source oil spills 4. Accident prevention for hazardous materials * Inspection are outsourced to a 3rd party * Important because how reliable is the information to Northern Development’s department * Ensures that fuel is properly stored, tailings ponds are structurally sound, and hazardous wastes are being properly disposed.
Compliance Audit 5. Maritime transport risk assessment * Must have appropriate procedures in place to reduce the amount of potential harm to the environment * Must monitor and participate in the maritime liability and compensation system * Maritime liability compensation system is a four tiered system and is explained 6.
Site Audit 1. Reclamation of Land * Important because the inception of the Mining Act was passed in 1869. * was periodically amended and in 1991 included closure and reclamation * Therefore, after the amended Mining Act in 1991 when a mine begins its operation it must have plans, procedures and funds to restore the land to its natural state. 2. Longer term protection of close sites * A closed mine site can be monitored forever due to the hazardous materials * Companies that mine the site are ultimately responsible * Predicting long term environmental impact is difficult * Must consider the health and local environment and social structure of community after a mining operation’s end * The risk associated with companies that become insolvent and the costs associated with a closed mine and keeping it safe
Health and Safety Audit 3. Adequately prepared for and responded to oil spills (tankers) * Current system in place will be reviewed with an illustrative example later in the report * Review private sector certified response organization to ensure that they have the following: * Up to date management plans * Conduct training * Have the necessary equipment to respond to ship-source oil spills 4. Accident prevention for hazardous materials * Inspection are outsourced to a 3rd party * Important because how reliable is the information to Northern Development’s department * Ensures that fuel is properly stored, tailings ponds are structurally sound, and hazardous wastes are being properly disposed.
Compliance Audit 5. Maritime transport risk assessment * Must have appropriate procedures in place to reduce the amount of potential harm to the environment * Must monitor and participate in the maritime liability and compensation system * Maritime liability compensation system is a four tiered system and is explained 6.