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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 24, 2012

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Pilbara Underground Power Project cyclone proofs power lines in north west WA

Horizon Power is continuing its roll out of underground power lines with installation beginning in South Hedland. This follows the successful connection of more than 120 […]

Environmental Protection Regulations amendment to streamline small business

Small businesses, ranging from small abattoirs through to food curing activities and small plastics manufacturers, will no longer face the risk of being fined up to […]

Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures 2010 – Comment sought

The WA EPA is inviting comment on a review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) administrative procedures that describe principles and practices governing project referrals, the setting […]

WA Petroleum Environment Regulations consultation

Consultation is closing soon on the new draft petroleum and geothermal environmental regulations. The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum is calling for comments on the […]

Landfill gas and development near landfills

SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed for planners, developers and landfill operators. […]

Development pressures on Barrier Reef to be assessed

After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the QLD and Federal Governments, […]

Draft planning guidelines for Wind farms

The Draft NSW Planning Guidelines: Wind Farms have been prepared with a focus on “up-front consultation, clear development approval processes and guidance on potential impacts such […]

Inquiry makes recommendations on Orica incident

The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has listed seven recommendations. The report, Kooragang […]

Waste and Environment Levy review

In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy. According to the government “the waste […]

Chemical spill at Port of Portland

EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air monitoring detected no toxic vapours and […]

EPA Victoria fines abattoir $6,000 for illegally dumping waste

EPA inspected an abattoir prior to a proposed license amendment, when they found large amounts of treated timber, concrete and buried animal carcasses dumped on land […]

Port Phillip Bay health report – Released

The Office of the Environmental Monitor (OEM) has released its fourth annual report on the health of Port Phillip Bay using information from the Victorian Department […]

Interim report for Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) – Released

EPA Victoria has released an interim report on its Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) program, a mandatory resource efficiency program for Victoria’s largest industrial and […]

New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria

The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil and soils mixed with industrial waste. […]

Strategic Assessment of Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

The Federal and Queensland Governments along with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) have signed a new agreement under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]

Northern Australian savanna fire management initiative reduces emissions

The latest Federal Carbon Farming Initiative, the ‘savanna burning methodology’ has been announced. It was developed by the Federal Government in consultation with Indigenous groups and […]

Release of Geoscience Australia’s review into mineral exploration investment

Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Mineral Exploration Review 2011 providing exploration expenditure and results from selected drill intersections from individual exploration and mining companies for […]

Consultation on expansion of Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency. It does this by requiring […]

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