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Annex 1: Activity descriptions, inclusions, exclusions, products and specified years

This annex contains proposed activity descriptions, definitions of ‘product’, inclusions/exclusions, and years for collecting data for each activity for activities that have either been found eligible in Australia or are under consideration for eligibility there.

As discussed in the body of this document, the Government’s current thinking is to consider whether these activities can be made eligible in New Zealand via the New Zealand track. This Annex shows information proposed for inclusion in Gazette notices issued by the Government in gathering data for these activities under the New Zealand track. The Government will keep open the ability to use the Australian track should the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme pass into law.

The questions in the body of this document seek feedback on the activity descriptions, product, inclusions/exclusions, and years for data collection proposed in this annex.

Production of glass containers

Activity description

The production of glass containers is the physical and chemical transformation of silica (silicon dioxide (SiO₂)) and other raw and recycled materials (such as cullet) to produce blown or pressed glass containers, by controlled melting and forming in a contiguous process.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of blown and pressed glass containers that are:
a. produced by carrying on the activity
b. of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction and production of all raw materials
collection of external recycled cullet from a location that is not the same as the activity and the subsequent processing and transport of the cullet not at the same location as the activity
secondary finishing of glass containers such as printing / labelling, treatment for chemical resistance and coating.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of bulk flat glass

Activity description

The production of bulk flat glass is the physical and chemical transformation of silica (silicon dioxide (SiO₂)) and other raw and recycled materials (such as cullet) to produce bulk flat glass products, including wired glass and patterned glass, by controlled melting and forming in a contiguous process.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of bulk flat glass that is:
a. produced by carrying on the activity
b. of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity, including mobile equipment
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
- furnaces
- primary coating and trimming/cutting to produce bulk flat glass
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
production of compressed air used as a utility
production of nitrogen and hydrogen used as atmospheric gases.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction and production of all raw materials
collection of external recycled cullet from a location that is not the same as the activity and the subsequent processing and transport of the cullet not at the same location as the activity
secondary finishing of bulk flat glass such as secondary coating, laminating, toughening, mirroring, printing, cutting, edgeworking, insulating, glazing, encapsulating, extrusion assembling and moulding.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of methanol

Activity description

The production of methanol is the chemical transformation of one or more of the following:
a.    hydrocarbons
b.    hydrogen feedstocks
c.    carbon feedstocks
d.    oxygen feedstocks
to produce liquid methanol (CH₃OH) in which the concentration of methanol is equal to or greater than 98 per cent with respect to mass.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of 100 per cent equivalent methanol (CH₃OH) that is produced by carrying on the activity.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- controls rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
production of oxygen for use as a feedstock within the process
production of nitrogen used as a utility.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of carbon black

Activity description

The production of carbon black is the chemical transformation of gaseous or liquid hydrocarbons to produce a colloidal carbon material (known as ‘carbon black’) in the form of spheres, or of fused aggregates of the spheres.

The particle size of the colloidal carbon must be below 1 000nm in at least 1 dimension.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes, on a dry weight basis, of pelletised carbon black that is:
a. produced by carrying on the activity
b. of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- controls rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the combustion of tail gas
the wet pelletisation process
recycling of carbon black within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment

Activity description

The production of white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment is the chemical transformation of one or more of the following:
a.    rutile (TiO₂)
b.    synthetic rutile (TiO₂)
c.    ilmenite (FeTiO₃)
d.    leucoxene
e.    titanium slag that has an iron (Fe) concentration of greater than or equal to 7 per cent
to produce white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment.

The white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment must:
a. conform with ASTM classification D476-00
b. have an iron (Fe) concentration of less than or equal to 0.5 per cent.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment that:
a.    is produced by carrying on the activity
b.   conforms with ASTM classification D476-00
c.    has an iron (Fe) concentration of less than or equal to 0.5 per cent
d.   is of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
emissions associated with the production of nitrogen and oxygen consumed within the activity.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
production of rutile, synthetic rutile, ilmenite (FeTiO₃), titanium slag or leucoxene
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
transportation of intermediate products between locations where the activity takes place over more than one location.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of silicon

Activity description

The production of silicon is the chemical transformation of silica (silicon dioxide (SiO₂)) to produce silicon (Si) with a concentration of silicon equal to or greater than 98.0 per cent, conducted in accordance with the overall chemical equation:

SiO_2(s) + 2C_(s) →Si_(s) + 2CO_(g)

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of silicon that:
a.    has a concentration of silicon equal to or greater than 98.0 per cent
b.    is produced by carrying on the activity
c.    is of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
crushing of silicon in order to produce saleable silicon.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
mining, crushing, grinding and milling of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO₂) prior to the smelting process
charcoal production
wood processing.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Smelting zinc

Activity description

Smelting zinc is the chemical transformation of either or both of:
a. concentrated mineralised zinc compounds
b. zinc-bearing secondary materials
to produce zinc metal (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or greater than 99.95 per cent.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of zinc that:
a.    has a concentration of zinc equal to or greater than 99.95 per cent
b.    is produced by carrying on the activity
c.    is of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
roasting, leaching, purification, electrolytic and casting processes
processing of residues and /or intermediate products in the activity, including, for example, cadmium cementates (Cd) and zinc dust (Zn)
onsite processing of sulphur compounds to produce sulphuric acid, and effluent treatment operations.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
mining and pre-processing of concentrated mineralised zinc compounds and/or zinc bearing materials, and other intermediate inputs
processing of other by-products, such as copper sulphate (CuSO₄)
post-cast rolling, extruding, re-forming or alloying of zinc metal (Zn)
secondary smelting and secondary casting of recycled compounds containing zinc metal (Zn).

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Manufacture of newsprint

Activity description

The manufacture of newsprint is the physical transformation of any or all of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and recovered paper into rolls of uncoated newsprint that:
a.    has a grammage range of 30 to 80 g/m²
b.    has a moisture content in the range of 6 to 11 per cent by weight
c.    is generally usable for newspaper products
through an integrated process.

Product (basis for allocation)

For the manufacture of uncoated newsprint which:
a.    has a grammage range of 30 to 80 g/m²
b.    has a moisture content in the range of 6 to 11 per cent by weight
c.    is generally usable for newspaper products
the product (basis for allocation) is total air dried tonnes of rolls of uncoated newsprint of saleable quality produced by carrying on the activity.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Annex 2.

For the production of pulp from either or both of wood chips and sawdust, the product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of bone dried equivalent pulp which is:
a. used in the integrated process of manufacturing newsprint
b. produced as part of carrying on the activity.

For the production of pulp from recovered paper, the product (basis for allocation) is total tonnes of bone dried equivalent pulp which is:
a. used in the integrated process of manufacturing newsprint
b. produced as part of carrying on the activity.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
- the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
- emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of pulp for use in the activity by the conversion of:
- wood chips and/or sawdust using mechanical refining; or a combination of mechanical refining with heat or chemical treatment, and/or
- recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips
the collection, sorting, transport and baling of recovered paper for use in the activity
transportation of pulp and recovered paper between sites conducting the activity
further processing, cutting or colouring of newsprint rolls
the generation of steam for use outside the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Alumina refining

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of bauxite (ore containing mineralised aluminium compounds) into saleable alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) with a purity equal to or greater than 95 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) with a purity equal to or greater than 95 per cent, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of saleable alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) with a purity equal to or greater than 95 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including the production of specialty aluminas and hydrate (alumina trihydrate, Al(OH)₃), for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
wet grinding, digestion, clarification, precipitation and calcination, including using a process commonly referred to as the ‘Bayer Process’
any bauxite residue processing which involves caustic liquor recovery for reuse in the activity
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction (eg, mining) and pre-processing (eg, crushing) of bauxite prior to wet grinding, including washing and crushing at the bauxite mine
production of lime (calcium oxide compounds)
production of feedstock caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) besides that which is generated or recovered in the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Aluminium smelting

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) into saleable aluminium metal (Al).

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable aluminium metal, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue from the activity.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of primary aluminium (Al) with a purity equal to or greater than 98 per cent, and which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Note: Such measurement of primary aluminium (Al) should be as weighed after electrolysis but before casting.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
electrolysis, including using a process commonly referred to as the Hall-Héroult Process
alloying and casting of primary aluminium into saleable aluminium metal
the production of anodes
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
the production of alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃)
the production of cathodes
the production of alloying materials
the smelting and associated casting of secondary aluminium metal (Al)
further downstream processing of aluminium metal (Al) beyond the boundary of this activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of carbamide (urea)

Activity description

The chemical transformation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and anhydrous ammonia (NH₃) to produce carbamide solution (CO(NH₂)₂(aq), urea), where the concentration of carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂, urea) is greater than or equal to 80 per cent with respect to mass, and subsequent production of:

carbamide solutions (CO(NH₂)₂(aq), urea), and/or
saleable granulated, prilled or other solid forms of carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂(s), urea).

The chemical transformation follows the following chemical reactions:
2NH₃(L) + CO₂(g) → H₂COONH₄(aq)
H₂NCOONH₄(aq) → H₂CONH₂ + H₂O

Where:

the outputs of this activity include all of the following products produced as a result from carrying out the activity as described:
- carbamide solutions (CO(NH₂)₂(aq), urea) produced from the carbamide solution which has a concentration of carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂, urea) greater than or equal to 80 per cent with respect to mass, and/or
- saleable granulated, prilled or other solid forms of carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂(s), urea)

which are to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of saleable dry weight carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂, urea), which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
production of nitrogen and oxygen consumed within the activity
solvent recovery system (or equivalent) used to recover the un-reacted or intermediary gases
compression of anhydrous ammonia (NH₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) gases prior to urea reactor
conversion of carbamide solution (CO(NH₂)₂(aq), urea) with a concentration of carbamide (CO(NH₂)₂, urea) greater than or equal to 80 per cent with respect to mass to either granulated, prilled or other solid product form, or aqueous solution
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of input/s used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output/s of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
production and liquefaction of anhydrous ammonia (NH₃)
production of carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Cartonboard manufacturing

Activity description

The physical transformation of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and/or recovered paper into rolls of cartonboard where the product has a grammage range of 150 g/m²–500 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight, is coated and which is generally useable as cartonboard product such as coated kraft liner, coated multiply and other coated paperboard.

Where:

the output of this activity is rolls or sheets of cartonboard where the product has a grammage range of 150 g/m²–500 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight, is coated and which is generally useable as cartonboard product such as coated kraft liner, coated multiply and other coated paperboard, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

air dried tonnes (10 per cent moisture content) equivalent pulp produced from wood chips and/or sawdust which are produced as part of, and used in, the activity as described
tonnes of saleable rolls or sheets of cartonboard where the product has a grammage range of 150 g–500 g, a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight, is coated and which is generally useable as cartonboard product such as coated kraft liner, coated multiply and other coated paperboard, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
- the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
- emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
- waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
- steam consumed within the activity boundary
- the production of pulp for use in the activity from:
  - wood chips and/or sawdust using any combination of mechanical, heat or chemical processes, and/or
  - recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Manufacturing of carbon steel from cold ferrous feed

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of cold ferrous feed, such as ferrous scrap and pig iron, by heating and melting (such as where electric power is used as the predominant energy source) into liquid steel, continuously cast carbon steel products and ingots of carbon steel and saleable hot-rolled carbon steel products, which commence hot-rolling at over 800°C, where carbon steel is defined as a material which contains by mass more iron (Fe) than any other single element, and has a carbon (C) content less than 2 per cent.

Where:

the outputs of this activity to be used for the calculation of revenue from the activity are saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel which are not hot rolled, and saleable hot-rolled carbon steel products.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

tonnes of saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel (where carbon steel is defined as a material which contains by mass more iron (Fe) than any other single element and has a carbon (C) content less than 2 per cent) whether or not it is subsequently hot-rolled, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of saleable long products¹ of hot-rolled carbon steel, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of saleable flat products² of hot-rolled carbon steel, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Note that a product is ‘saleable’ if it can be used in downstream steel manufacturing processes and it does not include product which is rejected.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials or by-products from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
warehousing or storage of activity outputs, raw materials and consumables used by the activity where this is at the same location as the activity
the preparation of cold ferrous feed prior to any heating and melting into liquid steel
the conduct of secondary metallurgical treatment
the production of cryogenic gases, eg, oxygen, nitrogen and argon that are consumed in the activity
casting via processes such as continuous casting or ingot casting into intermediate steel products
water and waste treatment (including gases, etc) necessary for the activity to be conducted
the hot rolling of the crude carbon steel which is produced in the activity.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
electricity generation on the site where the activity is conducted
transportation of intermediate products between separate site locations conducting the activity
the extraction of raw materials prior to the conduct of the activity
any finishing processes including, but not limited to, cold rolling, annealing, pickling or coating of steel products.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution

Activity description

The chemical transformation of sodium chloride solution (NaCl(aq), brine) to chlorine (Cl₂(l,g)) and sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH(aq), caustic soda solution) where the concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is equal to or greater than 14 per cent with respect to mass and where the sodium hydroxide (NaOH) production is 1:1.13 times the production of chlorine (Cl₂) by mass. The chemical reaction involved in this chemical transformation is:

2NaCl(aq) + 2H₂O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl₂(g) + H₂(g)

Where:

the outputs of this activity are chlorine (Cl₂(l,g)) and sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH(aq), caustic soda solution) where the concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is equal to or greater than 14 per cent with respect to mass, which are to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of 100 per cent equivalent dry weight sodium hydroxide (NaOH, caustic soda) which is not recycled back into the activity and results from carrying out the activity as described.

Note: Such measurement of dry weight sodium hydroxide (NaOH, caustic soda) does not include the recycle stream of sodium hydroxide solution back to chemical treatment step.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- controls rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
nitrogen used within the activity boundary
liquefaction of the chlorine gas
drying of the caustic soda solution to saleable concentration.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of clinker

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of:

calcium carbonate compounds (CaCO₃, limestone) and/or other calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) feedstocks
clay or other silicon dioxide (SiO₂, silica), iron (Fe) and aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃, alumina) feedstocks

that are fused together at a temperature greater than 1000ºC into Portland cement clinker that consists of at least 60 per cent by mass of calcium silicates, a maximum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 4.5 per cent and is useable in the making of Portland cement.

Where:

the output of this activity is Portland cement clinker that consists of at least 60 per cent by mass of calcium silicates, a maximum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 4.5 per cent and is useable in the making of Portland cement which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) istonnes, on a dry weight basis, of saleable Portland cement clinker that consists of at least 60 per cent by mass of calcium silicates, a maximum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 4.5 per cent and is useable in the making of Portland cement which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
crushing, pre-homogenisation and grinding of raw materials that is contiguous with the clinker production process
kiln dust production and reprocessing
reject production where this is not recycled in the process.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction of raw materials
crushing of raw materials that is not contiguous with the clinker production process
downstream processing of Portland cement clinker including grinding, rolling, milling and blending processes.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Dry pulp manufacturing

Activity description

The physical transformation of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and/or recovered paper into rolls and/or bales of dry pulp where the product has a moisture content in the range of 4 to 14 per cent by weight and which is generally useable in paper manufacturing and/or in the production of sanitary products (eg, fluff pulp layer in sanitary products).

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable rolls and/or bales of dry pulp where the product has a moisture content in the range of 4 to 14 per cent by weight and which is generally useable in paper manufacturing and/or in the production of sanitary products (eg, fluff pulp layer in sanitary products), which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

air dried tonnes (10 per cent moisture content) equivalent pulp produced from woodchips and/or sawdust which are produced as part of, and used in, the activity as described; and
tonnes as produced of saleable rolls and/or bales of dry pulp where the product has a moisture content in the range of 4 to 14 per cent by weight and which is generally useable in paper manufacturing and/or in the production of sanitary products (eg, fluff pulp layer in sanitary products), which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of pulp for use in the activity from:
- wood chips and/or sawdust using any combination of mechanical, heat or chemical processes, and/or
- recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips
the collection, sorting, transport and baling of recovered paper for use in the activity
transportation of pulp and recovered paper between sites conducting the activity
further processing, cutting or colouring of dry wood pulp rolls
the generation of steam for use outside the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Fused alumina production

Activity description

The physical transformation of alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) through heating it to its fusion point to produce fused alumina with an alpha alumina crystalline structure and a purity equal to or greater than 99 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable fused alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) with an alpha alumina crystalline structure and a purity equal to or greater than 99 per cent, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of saleable fused alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) with an alpha alumina crystalline structure and a purity equal to or greater than 99 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
crushing and milling of fused alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) in order to produce saleable fused alumina.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
mining and processing of bauxite to produce alumina (aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃) inputs prior to the fusion process.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of fused zirconia

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of zircon (ZrSiO₄), through the removal of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO₂) using a reductant such as carbon and heating to its fusion point, to produce fused zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) with a purity equal to or greater than 96 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable fused zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) with a purity equal to or greater than 96 per cent which is to be used for the calculation of revenue. Note that revenue from the sale of by-products, such as silica fume, is not included for the calculation of revenue from the activity.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of fused zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) with a purity equal to or greater than 96 per cent which result from carrying out the activity as described, where no tonnage of pure fused zirconia may be allocated for more than once.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials and by-products from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
mining and concentrating (including wet and dry concentrating and electrostatic separation) of zircon (ZrSiO₄)
crushing and milling of cast fused zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂).

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of high purity ethanol

Activity description

The chemical transformation of fermentable sugars (such as C₆H₁₂O₆ or C₅H₁₀O₅ or C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ or C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆) to ethanol (C₂H₅OH) and the subsequent purification process to obtain a solution of high purity ethanol where the concentration of ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is equal to or greater than 95 per cent with respect to volume.

Where:

the output of this activity is ethanol (C₂H₅OH) where the concentration of ethanol (C₂H₅OH) in solution is equal to or greater than 95 per cent with respect to volume, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is kilolitres of 100 per cent ethanol (C₂H₅OH) equivalent at 20°C assuming a density of ethanol (C₂H₅OH) of 789.24 kg/m3 at 20°C,³ which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
electricity use associated with fermentation
distillation and dehydration
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
upstream processing of inputs to the activity, including the production of sugar feed for fermentation
downstream processing of ethanol, including denaturation and blending
direct emissions associated with fermentation
processing of by-products and waste products not otherwise included
production of yeast for fermentation.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of hydrogen peroxide

Activity description

The chemical transformation of hydrogen (H) feedstocks and oxygen (O) feedstocks to produce a crude aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution where the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂(aq)) is equal to or greater than 39 per cent with respect to mass, and subsequent production of saleable aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions where the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂(aq)) is equal to or greater than 34 per cent with respect to mass.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions (H₂O₂(aq)) produced from the crude aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution where the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂(aq)) in the saleable aqueous solution is equal to or greater than 34 per cent with respect to mass, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of 100 per cent equivalent hydrogen peroxide which are contained within the saleable aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions, and which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
production of hydrogen consumed within the activity
compression of air consumed within the activity
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of input/s used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output/s of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Integrated production of lead and zinc

Activity description

The chemical transformation of:

concentrated mineralised lead compounds with or without additional lead bearing secondary materials, and/or
concentrated mineralised zinc compounds with or without additional zinc bearing secondary materials

into lead metal (Pb) with a concentration of lead equal to or more than 99.97 per cent and zinc in fume (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 60 per cent.

Where:

the outputs of this activity which are to be used for the calculation of revenue are:
- saleable lead metal (Pb) with a concentration of lead equal to or more than 99.97 per cent
- saleable zinc in fume (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 60 per cent which has not undergone further processing to produce saleable zinc metal (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 99.95 per cent
- saleable zinc metal (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 99.95 per cent
- saleable gold metal (Au) with a concentration of gold equal to or more than 95 per cent
- saleable silver metal (Ag) with a concentration of silver equal to or more than 99.0 per cent
- intermediate copper matte (Cu) with a concentration of copper equal to or more than 35 per cent which has not undergone further processing to produce saleable copper cathode (Cu) with a concentration of copper equal to or greater than 99.90 per cent.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

tonnes of saleable lead metal (Pb) with a concentration of lead equal to or more than 99.97 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of zinc in fume (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 60 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described; and
tonnes of saleable zinc metal (Zn) with a concentration of zinc equal to or more than 99.95 per cent, which is produced subsequent to the production of zinc in fume (Zn) in a contiguous manner with the activity described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
production of oxygen consumed within the activity
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
sintering, blast furnace, refining, slag fuming, leaching, electrolytic and casting processes, commonly referred to as pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes
processing of residues and/or intermediate products in the activity, including the precious metals refinery
onsite processing of sulphur compounds to produce sulphuric acid, and effluent treatment operations.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
mining and production of concentrated mineralised lead compounds and/or lead bearing secondary materials and/or concentrated mineralised zinc compounds and/or zinc bearing secondary materials
processing and production of other materials and metals other than zinc, lead, gold and silver, such as cadmium (Cd)
the production of copper cathode from copper matte.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Integrated iron and steel manufacturing

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of iron ore into crude carbon steel products and hot-rolled carbon steel products, where carbon steel is defined as a material which contains by mass more iron (Fe) than any other single element and has a carbon (C) content less than 2 per cent, involving the conduct of the following processes:

the chemical and physical transformation of iron ore into agglomerated iron ore, such as sinter or pellets
the carbonisation of coal (principally coking coal) into coke oven coke⁴
the chemical and physical transformation of limestone and/or dolomite, into lime, including burnt lime and burnt dolomite
the chemical and physical transformation of iron ore feed, including agglomerated iron ore, into molten iron which proceeds via the reduction of oxides of iron using carbon as the predominant reducing agent
the chemical and physical transformation of molten iron and cold ferrous feed, such as pig iron and ferrous scrap (where the maximum percentage of cold ferrous feed charged as a proportion of the total ferrous bearing material does not exceed 30 per cent with respect to mass over the relevant year) into saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel and saleable hot-rolled carbon steel products, which commence hot-rolling at over 800°C.

Where:

the outputs of this activity which are to be used for the calculation of revenue from the activity are:
- saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel which are not hot rolled, and saleable hot-rolled carbon steel products
- saleable coke oven coke which is not subsequently used in the integrated steel making process.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

tonnes of sinter on a dry weight basis, which meet the necessary requirements for use in the integrated iron and steel making process, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of pellets on a dry weight basis, which meet the necessary requirements for use in the integrated iron and steel making process, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of coke oven coke on a dry weight basis, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of lime, which meet the necessary requirements for use in the integrated iron and steel making process, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel (where carbon steel is defined as a material which contains by mass more iron (Fe) than any other single element and has a carbon (C) content less than 2 per cent) whether or not it is subsequently hot rolled, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of saleable long products⁵ of hot-rolled carbon steel, which result from carrying out the activity as described
tonnes of saleable flat products of hot-rolled carbon steel, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Note that a product is ‘saleable’ if it can be used in downstream steel manufacturing processes and it does not include product which is rejected.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described⁶
- onsite processing of waste materials and by-products from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of cryogenic gases, eg, oxygen, nitrogen and argon that are consumed in the activity
the conduct of secondary metallurgical treatment
casting via the continuous casting process or ingot casting process into intermediate steel products
the processing of cold ferrous feed where that process is conducted on site
the treatment of indigenous waste gases, eg, coke oven gas, blast furnace gas and basic oxygen steelmaking off-gas
steel scrap receival (including quality checks and storage)
warehousing or storage of activity outputs, raw materials and consumables used by the activity where this is at the same location as the activity
water and waste treatment (including gases) necessary for the activity to be conducted
the hot rolling of the crude carbon steel which is produced in the integrated iron and steel activity.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
electricity generation on the site where the activity is conducted
transportation of intermediate products between separate site locations conducting the activity
the extraction and concentration of raw materials prior to the conduct of the activity, including iron ore crushing and screening
any finishing processes, including, but not limited to, cold-rolling, annealing, pickling or coating of steel products.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of iron ore pellets

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation of iron ore concentrate to produce saleable iron ore pellets for the production of steel where: the concentration of iron (Fe) is equal to or greater than 63 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of alumina (Al₂O₃, aluminium oxide) is equal to or less than 2 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of silicon dioxide (SiO₂, silica) is equal to or less than 7 per cent with respect to mass, the saleable product has an average diameter of between 9 and 16 millimetres and a minimum cold compression strength of 200 kilograms force per pellet.

Where:

the output of the activity to be used for the calculation of revenue is saleable iron ore pellets for the production of steel where: the concentration of iron (Fe) is equal to or greater than 63 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of alumina (Al₂O₃, aluminium oxide) is equal to or less than 2 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of silicon dioxide (SiO₂, silica) is equal to or less than 7 per cent with respect to mass, the saleable product has an average diameter of between 9 and 16 millimetres and a minimum cold compression strength of 200 kilograms force per pellet.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) istonnes of saleable iron ore pellets on a dry weight basis for the production of steel where: the concentration of iron (Fe) is equal to or greater than 63 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of alumina (Al₂O₃, aluminium oxide) is equal to or less than 2 per cent with respect to mass, the concentration of silicon dioxide (SiO₂, silica) is equal to or less than 7 per cent with respect to mass, the saleable product has an average diameter of between 9 and 16 millimetres and a minimum cold compression strength of 200 kilograms force per pellet which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment, facilities and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
emissions associated with the production of hot air for use in furnace operations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
the production of iron ore concentrate.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of lime

Activity description

The physical and chemical transformation through the calcining process of calcium and magnesium sources (eg, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃)) into lime produced to saleable quality with a calcium oxide (CaO) and/or magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content equal to or greater than 60 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is lime with a calcium oxide (CaO) and/or magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content equal to or greater than 60 per cent which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of lime produced to saleable quality with a calcium oxide (CaO) and/or magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content equal to or greater than 60 per cent which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
kiln dust production
crushing, grinding and preparation of raw materials contiguous with the equipment required to conduct the transformation as described
reject production where this is not recycled in the process.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction of raw materials
crushing, grinding and preparation of raw materials not contiguous with the equipment required to conduct the transformation as described
downstream processing of lime, eg, hydrated lime, lime slurry, finishing lime or lime putty.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Magnesia production

Activity description

The chemical and physical transformation of magnesite (MgCO₃, magnesium carbonate) into magnesia where the magnesia has a minimum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 75 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is caustic calcined magnesia, deadburned magnesia and/or electrofused magnesia where the magnesia has a minimum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 75 per cent.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes, on a dry weight basis, of:

saleable caustic calcined magnesia where the magnesia has a minimum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 75 per cent and burning has occurred between 650ºC and 1200ºC
saleable deadburned magnesia where the magnesia has a minimum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 85 per cent, grain density of 3.00g.cm^-3 to 3.45g.cm^-3 and burned to between 1450ºC and 2200ºC
saleable electrofused magnesia where the magnesia has a minimum magnesium oxide (MgO) mass content of 90 per cent, grain density of greater than 3.45g.cm^-3 and is fused at temperatures in excess of 2750ºC

which results from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- controls rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
kiln dust production
crushing, grinding and preparation of raw materials contiguous with the equipment required to conduct the transformation as described.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction of raw materials
crushing of raw materials that are not contiguous with the equipment required to conduct the transformation as described.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Packaging and industrial paper manufacturing

Activity description

The physical transformation of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and/or recovered paper into rolls of uncoated packaging and industrial paper where the product is produced from wholly or partially unbleached input fibre, has a grammage range of 30 g/m²–500 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a packaging or industrial paper product such as kraft liner; recycled or multiply liner; medium, sack and bag papers; wrapping papers; plasterboard liner; horticultural paper; building papers; but excluding cartonboard as defined.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable rolls of uncoated packaging and industrial paper where the product is produced from wholly or partially unbleached input fibre, has a grammage range of 30 g/m²–500 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a packaging or industrial paper product such as kraft liner; recycled or multiply liner; medium, sack and bag papers; wrapping papers; plasterboard liner; horticultural paper; building papers; but excluding cartonboard as defined, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

air dried tonnes (10 per cent moisture content) equivalent pulp produced from woodchips and/or sawdust which are produced as part of, and used in, the activity as described
tonnes of saleable rolls of uncoated packaging and industrial paper where the product is produced from wholly or partially unbleached input fibre, has a grammage range of 30 g/m² 500 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a packaging or industrial paper product such as kraft liner; recycled or multiply liner; medium, sack and bag papers; wrapping papers; plasterboard liner; horticultural paper; building papers; but excluding cartonboard as defined, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of pulp for use in the activity from:
- wood chips and/or sawdust using any combination of mechanical, heat or chemical processes, and/or
- recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips
the collection, sorting, transport and baling of recovered paper for use in the activity
transportation of pulp and recovered paper between sites conducting the activity
further processing, cutting or colouring of packaging paper rolls
the generation of steam for use outside the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Petroleum refining

Activity description

An integrated refining process chemically and physically transforming stabilised crude petroleum oil,⁷ which may be supplemented with condensate⁸ and/or other petroleum feedstocks, to produce a range of refined petroleum products. This process includes:

the distillation of stabilised crude petroleum oil, condensate and other petroleum feedstocks
the adjustment of molecular weight and structure of hydrocarbons (such as that which occurs through catalytic or hydro-cracking, steam or catalytic reforming, polymerisation, isomerisation or alkylation)
the blending of products from distillation and adjustment of molecular weight and structure to produce New Zealand or International Standard: diesel, jet fuel, and unleaded petrol⁹
the production of two or more of the following refinery products saleable in New Zealand or international markets: hydrogen, ethane, propane, refinery grade propylene, polymer grade propylene, liquefied petroleum gas, butane, naphtha, aviation gasoline, before oxygenate blend, kerosene, heating oil, solvents, lubricant base stocks, leaded petrol, waxes and bitumen.

Where:

each of the processes described in items (1) to (4) above must be conducted within the relevant financial year for the activity of petroleum refining to be carried out however all steps are not required to be conducted in relation to every output listed in items (3) and (4) above
over a relevant year the combined volume (L) of diesel, jet fuel, unleaded petrol, lubricant base stocks and bitumen at 15°C and 1 atm produced from the inputs specified in the basis of allocation (the combined volume) is equal to or greater than 75 per cent of the combined volume of inputs specified in the basis of allocation
the outputs from the petroleum refining activity which are to be used for the calculation of emissions intensity, is defined by the produced products listed in items (3) and (4).

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is combined litres at 15°C and 1 atm of the following inputs refined to petroleum products listed in sections (3) and (4) of the activity description and other by-products which result from carrying out the activity as described:

stabilised crude petroleum oil
condensate
tallow
vegetable oil
catalytic cracker feedstocks that are processed in the catalytic cracker and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity
hydro-cracker unit feedstocks that are processed in the hydro-cracking unit and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity
reformer unit feedstocks that must be used to produce reformate and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity
alkylation unit feedstocks that must be used to produce alkylate and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity
bitumen feedstocks that must be used to produce bitumen and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity
lubricant base stock feedstocks that must be used to produce lubricant base stocks and were not produced through the conduct of an eligible industrial activity.

Where:

each litre of the inputs upon which an allocation will be made, must be refined through either or both of the processes described in items (1) or (2) of the activity description
the refinery feedstocks mentioned in items (5) to (10) of the product (basis for allocation) display the following density (at 15°C and 1 atm):

Feedstock	Density (kg/L)¹⁰
Catalytic cracker feedstock	0.84–0.98
Hydro-cracker unit feedstock	0.84–0.98
Reformer unit feedstock	0.60–0.80
Alkylation unit feedstock	0.55–0.62
Bitumen feedstock	> 0.95
Lubricant base stock feedstock	0.84–0.98

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the additional processing of any stabilised crude petroleum oil derivatives at the site where products listed in (3) and (4) are produced
the on-site production of hydrogen at the refinery where that hydrogen is consumed within the activity
the production of nitrogen and oxygen where consumed within the activity boundary
emissions associated with cooling water pumps
the pre-treatment of petroleum fractions to remove impurities that poison the catalysts, treat products to meet Australian specifications and may include process units for the manufacture of lubricant base stocks and bitumen
the regeneration of catalysts consumed within the activity boundary
emissions from storage tanks located at the site where the activity is undertaken and which are used to store crude oil, intermediate and final products.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
production of catalysts
emissions associated with the transferral of stabilised crude petroleum oil from a wharf or other loading point to the stabilised crude petroleum oil storage vessel on the site where the activity is conducted
emissions associated with the transferral of the final refined product from the final product storage tank on the site where the activity is conducted to a wharf or other loading point
emissions from storage tanks, pumps and wharf operations located off-site from where the activity is conducted.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of pig iron

Activity description

The chemical and physical transformation of iron ore oxides into molten iron which proceeds via the reduction of oxides of iron using carbon and the subsequent solidification of the molten iron into pig iron where the pig iron has a maximum total carbon (C) mass content of 6 per cent and a minimum total iron (Fe) mass content of 94 per cent.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable pig iron, where the pig iron has a maximum total carbon (C) mass content of 6 per cent and a minimum total iron (Fe) mass content of 94 per cent, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of saleable pig iron, where the pig iron has a maximum total carbon (C) mass content of 6 per cent and a minimum total iron (Fe) mass content of 94 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
combined drying and grinding of carbon (eg, coal) immediately prior to direct reduction
pre-reduction of iron ore oxides in a pre-heater.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
the mining and extraction of coal and iron oxides.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Printing and writing paper manufacturing

Activity description

The physical transformation of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and/or recovered paper into rolls of coated or uncoated printing and writing paper where the product is produced from 100 per cent bleached or brightened input fibre, has a grammage range of 42g/m²–350 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a printing and writing paper product such as offset paper, copy paper, laser printing paper, magazine paper, filing card paper, manila, book printing paper, envelope paper, forms paper, scholastic paper, cheque paper, security paper, but excluding newsprint as defined.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable rolls of coated or uncoated printing paper where the product is produced from 100 per cent bleached or brightened input fibre, has a grammage range of 42g/m²–350 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a printing and writing paper product such as offset paper, copy paper, laser printing paper, magazine paper, filing card paper, manilla, book printing paper, envelope paper, forms paper, scholastic paper, cheque paper, security paper, but excluding newsprint as defined, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

air dried tonnes (10 per cent moisture content) equivalent pulp produced from wood chips and/or sawdust which are produced as part of, and used in, the activity as described
tonnes of saleable rolls of coated or uncoated printing paper where the product is produced from 100 per cent bleached or brightened input fibre, has a grammage range of 42 g/m²–350 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a printing and writing paper product such as offset paper, copy paper, laser printing paper, magazine paper, filing card paper, manilla, book printing paper, envelope paper, forms paper, scholastic paper, cheque paper, security paper, but excluding newsprint as defined, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of pulp for use in the activity from:
wood chips and/or sawdust using any combination of mechanical, heat or chemical processes, and/or
recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips
the collection, sorting, transport and baling of recovered paper for use in the activity
transportation of pulp and recovered paper between sites conducting the activity
further processing, cutting or colouring of printing paper rolls
the generation of steam for use outside the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of sodium carbonate (soda ash) and sodium bicarbonate

Activity description

The chemical and physical transformation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), sodium chloride (NaCl, salt), ammonia (NH₃), and carbon bearing materials (eg, coke) into:

light sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, light soda ash) which has a concentration of light sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 98.0 per cent with respect to mass
dense sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, dense soda ash) which has a concentration of dense sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 97.5 per cent with respect to mass, and/or
refined sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) which has a concentration of refined sodium bicarbonate greater than or equal to 95.0 per cent with respect to mass.

Where:

the outputs of this activity are light sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, light soda ash) which has a concentration of light sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 98.0 per cent with respect to mass; dense sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, dense soda ash) which has a concentration of dense sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 97.5 per cent with respect to mass; and/or refined sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) which has a concentration of refined sodium bicarbonate greater than or equal to 95.0 per cent with respect to mass, which are to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is combined tonnes of saleable light sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, light soda ash) which has a concentration of light sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 98.0 per cent with respect to mass; dense sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, dense soda ash) which has a concentration of dense sodium carbonate greater than or equal to 97.5 per cent with respect to mass; and/or refined sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) which has a concentration of refined sodium bicarbonate greater than or equal to 95.0 per cent, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
off specification production (eg, reject production) where this is not recycled in the process.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the outputs of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction and crushing of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and other raw materials
production of calcium oxide (CaO, lime) that is not used to make light or dense sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Production of synthetic rutile

Activity description

The chemical transformation of iron titanium oxide (FeTiO₃, ‘ilmenite’) through the reduction of iron oxides in order to increase the titanium dioxide (TiO₂) concentration to produce synthetic rutile, which has a content of equal to or greater than 88 per cent and less than 95.5 per cent titanium dioxide, and an iron (Fe) concentration of greater than 0.5 per cent, where this is not titanium dioxide pigment production.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable synthetic rutile directly produced from iron titanium oxide (FeTiO₃, ‘ilmenite’), where synthetic rutile has a content of equal to or greater than 88 per cent and less than 95.5 per cent titanium dioxide (TiO₂), and an iron (Fe) concentration of greater than 0.5 per cent, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue. Note that revenue from the sale of by-products, such as activated carbon and neutralised acid, is not included for the calculation of revenue from the activity.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is tonnes of saleable synthetic rutile directly produced from iron titanium oxide (FeTiO₃, ‘ilmenite’) which results from carrying out the activity as described, where synthetic rutile has a content of equal to or greater than 88 per cent and less than 95.5 per cent titanium dioxide (TiO₂), and an iron (Fe) concentration of greater than 0.5 per cent.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where they involve the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or are necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
emissions associated with the production of nitrogen and oxygen consumed within the activity.

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output from the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
the transportation of intermediate products between different locations where the activity is carried out
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
extraction (eg, mining) and processing (eg, wet/dry concentration, magnetic and electrostatic separation) of iron titanium oxide (FeTiO₃, ‘ilmenite’).

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Tissue paper manufacturing

Activity description

The physical transformation of wood chips, sawdust, wood pulp and/or recovered paper into rolls of uncoated tissue paper where the product has a grammage range of 13 g/m²–75 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable in sanitary products such as facial tissue, paper towel, bathroom tissue and napkins.

Where:

the output of this activity is saleable rolls of uncoated tissue paper where the product has a grammage range of 13 g/m²–75 g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a tissue paper product such as facial tissue, paper towel, bathroom tissue and napkins, which is to be used for the calculation of revenue.

Product (basis for allocation)

The product (basis for allocation) is:

air dried tonnes (10 per cent moisture content) equivalent pulp produced from woodchips and/or sawdust which are produced as part of, and used in, the activity as described
tonnes of saleable rolls of uncoated tissue paper where the product has a grammage range of 13 g/m²–75g/m², a moisture content in the range of 4 to 11 per cent by weight and which is generally useable as a tissue paper product such as facial tissue, paper towel, bathroom tissue and napkins, which result from carrying out the activity as described.

Inclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be included within the activity boundary are:

the direct emissions from, and electricity use of, machinery, equipment and processes which are integral to, and essential for, the physical and/or chemical transformation described in the activity definition, including, for example:
- machinery used to move materials within and as part of the activity
- control rooms, laboratories, maintenance workshops
- machinery used to create non-electrical energy for use in the activity
- the processing of by-products where it involves the recovery of materials for re-use within the activity or it is necessary for the activity to proceed as described
- onsite processing of by-products and waste materials from the activity to comply with regulatory obligations
- the processing of water and wastewater used in the activity
- emissions associated with onsite processes of chemical preparation, compressed air generation and delivery and cooling tower operation
waste heat recovery within the activity boundary
steam consumed within the activity boundary
the production of pulp for use in the activity from:
- wood chips and/or sawdust using any combination of mechanical, heat or chemical processes; and/or
- recovered paper (including de-inking and onsite processing).

Exclusions

For the purposes of the formal data assessment, emissions and electricity use which are to be excluded from the activity boundary are:

any extraction or production of raw materials that are subsequently used when the activity is carried out
transportation of inputs used in the activity to storage at the same location as the activity
transportation of the output of the activity from storage at the same location as the activity
complementary activities, such as packaging, head office, administrative and marketing operations, either at the same location as the activity or elsewhere
emissions associated with the generation of electricity on the site where the activity is conducted
all forestry operations including establishment, maintenance and harvesting
the production of wood chips
the collection, sorting, transport and baling of recovered paper for use in the activity
transportation of pulp and recovered paper between sites conducting the activity
further processing, cutting or colouring of tissue paper rolls
the generation of steam for use outside the activity.

Years for which information must be provided

Information must be provided for the financial years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

1 Long products of hot-rolled carbon steel are defined to be hot-rolled steel products in coils or straight lengths produced in rod, bar and structural/section mills. They are characterised by having one of a variety of cross-sectional shapes, such as I, T, Y, U, V, H, C, L, square, rectangular, round, flat, hexagonal, angle, channel, structural beam profile or rail profile. Their surface finish may be smooth or may contain ribs, grooves, indentations or other deformations produced by the hot-rolling process.

2 Flat products of hot-rolled carbon steel are defined to be hot-rolled steel products produced in hot strip and plate mills, are flat in profile such as plate and hot-rolled coil, and typically are greater than 600 mm in width and less than 150 mm in thickness.

3 International Organisation of Legal Metrology, 1975, Alcoholometry: International alcoholometric tables (International recommendation no. 22).

4 As defined in Australian National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008.

5 Long products of hot-rolled carbon steel are defined to be hot-rolled steel products in coils or straight lengths produced in rod, bar and structural/section mills. They are characterised by having one of a variety of cross-sectional shapes, such as I, T, Y, U, V, H, C, L, square, rectangular, round, flat, hexagonal, angle, channel, structural beam profile or rail profile. Their surface finish may be smooth or may contain ribs, grooves, indentations or other deformations produced by the hot-rolling process. 3 Flat products of hot-rolled carbon steel are defined to be hot-rolled steel products produced in hot strip and plate mills, are flat in profile such as plate and hot-rolled coil, and typically are greater than 600 mm in width and less than 150 mm in thickness.

6 Examples include BTX, blast furnace slag, gypsum and ammonium sulphate.

7 The definition of stabilised crude petroleum oil is in accordance with Australian Taxation Office Interpretative Decision, ATO ID 2008/154.

8 In accordance with the Australian Excise Act 1901, Section 4 “condensate” means either:
(a)    liquid petroleum; or
(b)    a substance:
(i)      that is derived from gas associated with oil production; and
(ii)     that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure.
Where:
“liquid petroleum” is a mixture of hydrocarbons:
(a)    that is produced from gas wells
(b)    that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure after recovery in surface separation facilities; but does not include a substance referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition of condensate
“standard temperature and pressure” as defined in the Australian Excise Act means a temperature of 20° Centigrade and a pressure of one standard atmosphere.

9 ‘Unleaded petrol’ includes all grades of unleaded petrol meeting Australian or international standards and includes standard unleaded, premium unleaded and other proprietary forms of unleaded petrol. In general, the term ‘unleaded petrol’ is used interchangeably with the term ‘gasoline’.

10 15°C and 1 atm.

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Development of Industrial Allocation Regulations

Annex 1: Activity descriptions, inclusions, exclusions, products and specified years

Production of glass containers

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of bulk flat glass

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of methanol

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of carbon black

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of white titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of silicon

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Smelting zinc

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Manufacture of newsprint

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Alumina refining

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Aluminium smelting

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of carbamide (urea)

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Cartonboard manufacturing

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Manufacturing of carbon steel from cold ferrous feed

Activity description

Product (basis for allocation)

Inclusions

Exclusions

Years for which information must be provided

Production of white titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment