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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 19, 2014

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Sequestration methodology – Reforestation by environmental or Mallee plantings

The Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings – FullCAM methodology determination is now available. Projects using this methodology must establish and maintain permanent plantings of either […]

Draft safety guide seeks best practice guidance on assessing environmental exposures from ionising radiation – Comment sought

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is inviting comment on the draft safety guide Radiation Protection of the Environment. The draft safety guide seeks […]

Cost Recovery under Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conseration (EPBC) – effective 1 October 2014

Cost recovery for environmental impact assessments and some strategic assessments commences on 1 October 2014. The Federal Government will commence cost recovery arrangements for environmental assessments […]

Proposed changes to standards for water meters for cold potable water and hot water

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for cold potable water and hot water […]

Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to environmental assessment – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment and the Victorian Planning Department is inviting comment on Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to environmental assessment (draft agreement) between the […]

Draft plan released for managing Great Barrier Reef from 2015 to 2050 – Comment sought

The Federal Department is seeking feedback on the recently released draft Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan which is the Federal Government’s proposed plan for long-term sustainability […]

Commonwealth Marine Reserves – independent review to reconsider zoning boundaries

The Federal Government has announced an independent review of Commonwealth Marine Reserves with the chairs and terms of reference for the Expert Scientific Panel and Bioregional […]

Productivity Commission undertakes research into barriers for more efficient Gas Markets

The Productivity Commission has commenced a research project examining selected policy issues in the gas exploration, production and transmission sectors that are important to the efficient […]

Public inquiry into current national natural disaster funding arrangements

The Productivity Commission is undertaking a public inquiry into the efficacy of current national natural disaster funding arrangements, taking into account the priority of effective natural […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Landcare Grants – now open

Applications for Landcare Grants 2014-15 are now open. Grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST excl) is now available that is expected to assist community groups […]

Legislation passed in Victorian Parliament bans BTEX chemicals in fracking

Legislation has passed through the Victorian Parliament this week that enshrines in law a ban on the use of BTEX chemicals in hydraulic fracturing to protect […]

Draft Storage of Waste Tyres – Regulatory Impact Statement – open for comment

Draft regulations providing guidance for the safe and efficient storage of used waste tyres have been released for public consultation. On 17 September 2014, EPA released the Storage […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: New grants for major waste and recycling facilities

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Environmental Trust are calling for applications for a share of $43.1 million to accelerate and stimulate […]

New process for windfarm applications

New South Wales wind farm development applications will automatically be referred to the Planning Assessment Commission for determination. NSW Planning Minister Pru Goward said the new […]

NSW EPA lobbies to strengthen air quality measures

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority says it will push for more changes to strengthen the air quality National Environment Protection Measure and air pollution […]

Man fined $36,000 for illegal asbestos dumping

A man has been convicted in the NSW Land Environment Court and fined a total of $36,000 following a New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) […]

Queensland Government introduces new penalties and stiffer fines – Effective 1 September 2014

The Queensland Government has introduced tougher penalties for companies who receive environment infringement notices, with several offences under the Environmental Protection Act now incurring a five […]

Bill introduced to QLD Parliament that will see polluters face big increase for major offences

A new bill has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament which will see polluters facing maximum penalties of more than $700,000 for major environmental breaches. The […]

EPA SA chief says dedicated effort needed

South Australian chief executive Tony Circelli has appeared before the State’s Statutory Authorities Review Committee, which is holding an inquiry into the operations of the South […]

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