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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 27, 2012

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Funding Opportunity – Australia-China initiatives on Low Emissions Coal Technology

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is calling for applications for funding for Australia-China initiatives on Low Emissions Coal Technology (LECT) that focuses […]

Feedback sought on wind farm proposal

The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure is giving the community 60 days to comment on a proposed wind farm at Collector in the Southern Tablelands. […]

NSW Planning Green Paper extended

NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard said the Government has extended the time for local council consultation on the Planning Green Paper to 5 […]

Sustainability program participants increase energy efficiency

Over thirty businesses and organisations have saved $6.3 million annually, according to the NSW Government, by taking part in its sustainability program. NSW Environment Minister Robyn […]

NSW EPA dangerous goods roadside campaign

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) inspected heavy vehicles last week as part of a one-day roadside blitz targeting the transport of dangerous goods.  On Tuesday last […]

Environment Protection Bulletin on Sea Level Rise

EPA WA has released the Environment Protection Bulletin – Sea Level Rise that sets out EPA WA’s expectations for environmental impact assessment (EIA) with respect to […]

WA Government invites feedback on policies and guidance documents supporting industry licensing and regulation

The WA Department of Environment and Conservation has advised that it will accept comments and suggestions, at any time, on the policies, guidance materials and other […]

Industry Licensing System

Under the Industry Licensing System, the WA Department of Environment and Conservation is now accepting online applications for works approvals, licences, annual licence fees and registrations. […]

Enforceable Undertaking for Hallam Road landfill

An Enforceable Undertaking (EU) is a constructive alternative to prosecution.  It allows an alleged offender to voluntarily enter into a binding agreement with EPA to undertake […]

Victoria’s revised Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land 2012

The Victorian Department of Environment and Climate Change has released a revised Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land 2012.    The Code of […]

Report on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Victoria

The Victorian Government has released a Report on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Victoria.   The Climate Change Act 2010 prescribes a biennial report […]

REBATE OPPORTUNITY – Water rebate program for small business

Small Business Rebates – water rebate program, is now available for small businesses connected to an urban reticulated supply that has 50 full time equivalent or […]

EPA Victoria’s role in land-use planning and development matters

EPA Victoria has released new information advising of their Purpose and role in land-use planning matters.  The document provides clarity on EPA Victoria’s role in land […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Ethanol Production Grants Program

The Ethanol Production Grants (EPG) program is aimed at supporting the production and deployment of ethanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in Australia. The EPG […]

Proposal on final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Nework – comment sought

The Federal Department of Sustainability has finalised details of its national marine reserve network following stakeholder consultations and submissions on draft proposals.   The Department is […]

Qantas offsets carbon emission

Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus has announced a partnership between Qantas and RM Williams to offset carbon emissions by using carbon […]

Caltex considers ceasing oil refining operations

Caltex has announced that it is proposing to cease its oil refining operations at Kurnell, NSW replacing its operations with an import and fuel storage facility […]

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