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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 14, 2014

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Carbon tax survives Senate vote

An amended bill, that addresses the concerns of the Palmer United Party (PUP), is expected to be presented to the Senate and the House of Representatives […]

Changes to ASX sustainability disclosure

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has released changes to the third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations under ‘Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk’. […]

Investigation into environmental impacts of leach tank failure at Ranger uranium mine – Interim Report released

An Interim Report has been released by the Federal Department of Environment into a December 2013 incident where a Leach Tank at the Energy Resources of […]

Streamlining environmental assessment process between Commonwealth and ACT

The Commonwealth and ACT Governments have signed a new assessment bilaterial agreement in order to remove duplication and provide a single streamlined environmental assessment process for […]

Rollout of 20 MillionTrees Program – Feedback sought

The Federal Government has committed $50 million over 4 years to the 20 Million Trees Programme with funding to commence from 2014-15. The program is expected […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Permit to transport Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW)

EPA Victoria has released the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW) guideline. Owners of vehicles used for the transport of PIW must hold an EPA […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Design, Installation and Management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs)

A new guideline has been released by EPA Victoria on the Design, installation and management requirements for underground petroleum storage systems (UPSSs). Leakage from Underground Petroleum […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Accredited Licensee system for applicants

EPA Victoria has released Guidelines for applicants: Accredited Licensee System. The accredited licensee system aims to achieve environmental improvements through co-operation between industry, government and the […]

Instructions for completing works approval, licence and licence amendment applications

EPA Victoria has released instructions for completing works approval, licence and licence amendment applications. The instructions are to assist applicants in ensuring that all WORKS APPROVAL […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Works Approval

EPA Victoria has released an updated Guidelines for Works Approval. The works approval guidelines have been updated to make applying for works clearer and easier. The […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Modified vehicles

EPA Victoria has released updated guidelines for Modified vehicle. Many vehicle owners customise their motor vehicles. Guidance is now provided on the acceptability of modifications of […]

Industry in Brooklyn area warned to take action against dust issues from their industrial sites

EPA Victoria has requested that industry in the Brooklyn area take action to mitigate raising dust from their sites. This week, it was reported by EPA […]

Updating Victoria’s Floodplain Management Strategy – Comment sought

The Victorian Government has released the Draft Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy that sets out the proposed new policy framework for managing floodplains in Victoria over the […]

Draft NSW Guidelines on the Duty to Report Contamination – Comment Sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released for public comment updated draft Guidelines on the Duty to Report Contamination under the Contaminated Land Management Act […]

Orica remediation project at Botany

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is amending Orica’s environment protection licence so the company can finalise Stage 3 of the EPA-directed mercury remediation project. The […]

Clean-up Notice issued after fire

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a Clean-up Notice to a waste storage and sorting facility for yellow bin recyclables based at Somersby after […]

Changes to Contaminated Land Regulations

Under new Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulations introduced by the state government, a compliance permit from an approved contaminated land auditor is now required by developers of […]

Collinsville solar thermal power plant shelved

The planned conversion of the old coal-fired power station at Collinsville into a solar thermal station will not go ahead. The project was technically viable, but […]

Eyre Peninsula drinking water supplies secure to 2024-25

The annual review of Eyre Peninsula’s water demand and supply shows the region’s drinking water can now be considered secure until at least 2024-25 – four […]

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