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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 28, 2012

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Clean Energy Regulator issues first free carbon units

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued the first free carbon units under the carbon pricing mechanism, as an indication of the commencement of the Australian carbon […]

SA Compost guideline – comment sought

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the appropriate conduct of composting works in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 1993. The guideline […]

New restrictions in place for arsenic-treated timber in NSW

New restrictions on the use of copper chrome arsenate (CCA) for treating timber have come into place from July 1, 2012. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary […]

Proposed Radiation Control Regulation 2012: Regulatory Impact Statement

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is proposing a new Regulation to replace the current Radiation Control Regulation 2003, which is due for automatic statutory repeal on […]

NSW EPA takes action against waste operators

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is taking action to vary the operating licences of three Western Sydney waste operators who have been identified by independent […]

Minister Burke introduces water amendment Bill to Federal Parliament

Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, this week introduced to Federal Parliament the Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment) Bill 2012 to assist in […]

Sydney waste-tyre operators fine for illegal stockpiling

Four waste-tyre-processing businesses in the Sydney Region have each been fined $1500 by the EPA for illegally stockpiling waste tyres without a licence. The operators were […]

NSW EPA launches prosecution against Orica for mercury vapour emissions

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced proceedings against Orica Australia Pty Ltd in the NSW Land and Environment Court for an alleged breach of […]

Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration

The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration”.   The […]

Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development

An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to allow for a better understanding of […]

Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals

Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect and safely dispose of obsolete agricultural […]

Changes to Feed-in Tariffs

The Victoria Department of Primary Industries has announced changes to the Transitional, Standard and Premium Feed-in Tariffs.  For details of these changes, please click on the […]

Sustainability Victoria’s new 3 year strategic plan

A new 3 year strategic plan for Sustainability Victoria, SV2015, was released by Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith recently.   Minister Smith […]

Victoria’s future air quality interim report released

EPA Victoria is working with CSIRO on a project to investigate the likely trends in Victoria’s air quality over the next few decades.   The study […]

Reinvesting Victoria’s landfill levy

The Victorian Government has announced 9 successful recipients (see below) who will receive grants through the Beyond Waste Fund that totals $1.35million.  The 9 companies, receiving […]

New committee to advise Victorian Minister on harmonised framework on coal seam gas

The Victorian Government has released details of the new Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council which is expected to provide advice to the Victorian Government on the […]

WA’s Strategic Energy Initiative Energy2013

The WA Government has released WA’s Strategic Energy Initiative Energy2031 which is the blueprint for the long term development of the energy sector in WA.   […]

Draft Forest Management Plan 2014-23 released for comment

WA’s Conservation Commission has released the draft Forest Management Plan 2014-23for public consultation.    The current forest management plan (FMP) expires on 31 December 2013. A […]

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