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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 26, 2014

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Energy Green Paper sets out objectives – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry has released for comment the Energy Green Paper that discusses issues and proposes policy approaches to improve Australia’s energy outcomes.  The […]

New draft emissions reduction fund method determinations released – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment has this week released 2 additional draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations in order to ensure methods are ready for […]

Review of substances on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substance

The National Industry Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is inviting comment on the latest release of the assessment outcomes of the 10th tranche of the […]

Transitioning from the Carbon Farming Initiative to the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator confirmed this week that if you are running an eligible offsets project in the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI); or perhaps have applied […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Research institutions to form research hubs

The Federal Minister for Environment this week announced funding under the National Environmental Science Programme that is aimed at groups of research institutions to form research […]

International competition now open for Australia’s lighting industry

Australia’s lighting industry may now apply to enter an international competition, the Global Efficiency Medal. The objective of the competition is to identify the most energy […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Waste and recycling infrastructure in NSW

The NSW EPA and the Environmental Trust are calling for applications for a share of $43.1 million to accelerate and stimulate investment in waste and recycling […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Metal recycler shredder floc grant applications close 30 September 2014

Eligible metal recyclers have until 30 September 2014 to apply for their share in $5 million to boost shredder floc recycling as part of Waste Less, […]

Freeze extended on Petroleum Exploration Licence Applications

The NSW Government has announced an additional 12 month freeze on NSW Petroleum Exploration Licence Applications (PELAs) and Petroleum Special Prospecting Authority (PSPA) applications. Initially, the […]

Airly Mine Extension Proposal – Comment sought

A proposal to extend the operating life of Airly Mine near Lithgow for 20 years is now on exhibition for feedback. The NSW Department of Planning […]

NSW EPA highway inspection catches fuel tanker

The NSW EPA has issued two penalty notices, two official cautions and fined the driver and a fuel transport company based in Guyra, a total of […]

Vickery Coal Project Approved

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has imposed noise, dust and heritage controls as part of its approval of the Vickery Coal Project near Gunnedah. […]

Proposed major changes to Planning and Development legislation

The QLD Government has released two draft bills which are set to repeal the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – the draft Planning and Development Bill and draft Planning and Environment Court […]

Additional information requested for Aquis EIS

Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General has called for additional information on the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed $8 billion Aquis Resort near Cairns. Deputy Premier and Minister […]

Review of EPA SA’s management systems for site contaminated matters

The management of site-contamination issues in South Australia will be reviewed by a committee established by the Board of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The review […]

SA Government commits to 50% renewable energy target by 2025

The SA Government has committed to increasing its Renewable Energy Target (RET) to 50% by 2025. The commitment follows the release of figures for 2013-14 which […]

EPA SA negotiates civil penalty over hospital incident

The EPA SA has finalised a negotiated civil penalty of $42,656.25 with a local health network in relation to an alleged incident at the Queen Elizabeth […]

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