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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 24, 2014

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Carbon tax repealed update

Following the repeal of the carbon tax, the Federal Department of the Environment has made available, on its website, detailed information with regards to industry obligations. […]

Soil Carbon methodology released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Sequestering Soil Carbon in Grazing Systems methodology determination. Projects using this methodology store carbon on grazing land by introducing […]

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) seeks input on chemical notification and assessment

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking public comment on a revised model for engaging with industry, community and government stakeholders. Areas […]

New National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released information about the electricity use of industrial and commercial facilities for 2012-13, based on information reported through the National Greenhouse […]

Recycling excess mine water

Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss believes there is a future in using excess mine water for agricultural use. Speaking at an economic summit in Karratha, WA, […]

Financial support for solar PV market

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing up to $120 million to finance 3 financing new programs including leasing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to […]

National Landcare Program – Have your say!

The Federal Government will seek feedback on its National Landcare Program during a series of community information sessions commencing in August 2014. The sessions will include […]

EPA Victoria issued with new Statement of Expectations

Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has issued EPA Victoria with its latest Statement of Expectations, which includes changes that the Victorian government […]

Biomass power plant in north-west Victoria

A $174 million biomass power plant near Mildura is a step closer, with rezoning approval from Minister for Planning Matthew Guy. Mr Guy has rezoned land […]

Draft Protocol for Managing Asbestos in Recyclable Waste – Open for comment

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a draft protocol for managing asbestos in recyclable construction and demolition waste, which is open for comment until […]

Waste and environment levy rates rise

Waste and environment levy rates have been increased by NSW EPA for 2014/15. The waste and environment levy rate calculation is prescribed in the Protection of […]

$1.6 million boost for New Business Recycling Networks

The NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.6 million from the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative to help establish 6 new recycling networks in the […]

NSW government launches resource efficiency policy

The NSW government has launched a policy aimed at reducing the state government’s energy and water use, improving waste management and delivering cleaner air. NSW Environment […]

Water Act Review – Last days to provide comment

The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Water Act 2000 which is intended to pave the way for reform of how water is managed […]

Call for EPA SA to extend contamination monitoring

The state opposition has called on EPA SA to increase its monitoring of contaminated sites. SA Opposition Leader Steven Marshall said issues with a range of […]

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