ENVIRONMENT

NSW EPA to crack down on Hunter coal dust

HUNTER Valley coal mines have been warned to keep dust under control, as the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority mounts a special operation to monitor dust levels in the area.

 Operation Dust Patrol would put the Hunter’s coal mines under closer scrutiny during September.

Operation Dust Patrol would put the Hunter’s coal mines under closer scrutiny during September.

EPA Director Hunter Karen Marler said Operation Dust Patrol would put the Hunter's coal mines under closer scrutiny during September.   "Making mines keep dust levels down is a priority for the EPA,"...

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