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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 12, 2016

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National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2016 – Exposure Draft – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2016: Exposure Draft by […]

New method to reduce organic waste in landfill

The Federal Department of Environment has released a new method aimed to reduce organic waste in landfill. The method, Source Separated Organic Waste under the Emissions […]

National Electricity Law (NEL) and National Gas Law Amendment Package – Comment sought

The COAG Energy Council Energy Working Group is seeking comment on the National Electricity Law (NEL) and National Gas Law Amendment package. This package contains two […]

‘Newness requirements’ – further details provided

The Clean Energy Regulator has published supplementary information to help potential participants evaluate their project against the newness requirements of the Emissions Reduction Fund. This includes […]

Review of the Commercial program Building Disclosure

Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has released the Commercial Building Disclosure (SBD) Program Review which includes proposed changes to the regulatory framework of the program. The […]

GUIDELINE – Best practice Indigenous engagement for environmental assessments

The Federal Department for the Environment has released guidelines – Engage Early: Guidance for proponents on best practice Indigenous engagement for environmental assessments under the EPBC […]

CEFC launches $250m Program to help drive energy efficiency community housing in 2016

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has launched a $250 million Community Housing Program to help drive the construction of market-leading energy efficient community housing in 2016. […]

2016 World Environment Day Awards – Entries open

Entries for the United Nations Association of Australia’s 2016 World Environment Day Awards are now open to business, local government, community organisations, individuals, schools and the […]

TENDER – To source Large-scale Generation Certificates from new projects in Victoria

The Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources has issued a tender to source large scale generation certificates (LGCs) from new projects in Victoria. […]

GUIDELINES – To conduct environmental audits and issuing certificates and statements of environmental audit – For Environmental Auditors (Contaminated Land)

EPA Victoria has issued updated guidelines providing environmental auditors (contaminated land) with detailed guidance for conducting environmental audits and issuing certificates and statements of environmental audit. […]

Amendments to Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Regulation

A new prescribed activity under Schedule 21 (Incandescent Lighting) – Schedule 21 E involving the replacement of a mains voltage GU10 halogen lamp of at least […]

Climate Change Act Review – recommendations tabled in Parliament

Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville has tabled findings of an Independent Review of the Climate Change Act 2010 in State Parliament. […]

State of the Bays Report – work begins

Victoria’s Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Gillian Sparkes has begun work in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning to deliver a scientific […]

Sunbury recycled water plant upgrade

The Victorian Government has announced the start of a $53 million upgrade of the Sunbury Recycled Water Plant. The upgrade will increase the volume of wastewater […]

Independent decision for Yass Valley Wind Farm

NSW Department of Planning and Environment has referred the Yass Valley Wind Farm proposal to the independent Planning Assessment Commission for a final decision. Due to […]

QLD Government to investigate establishment of biofutures investment fund

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government will investigate the establishment of a Biofutures Industry Development Fund, which would look to financially assist first-mover investment in […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE – Master planning for priority ports

The Queensland Government has released the Draft Guideline: Master Planning for priority ports which includes Gladstone, Abbot Point, Townsville and Hay Point/Mackay – for public comment. […]

Strict conditions apply in environmental approval for Coal Mine company

The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a final environmental authority (EA) for Adani’s Carmichael Mine project with approximately 140 conditions, including 9 […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE STATEMENT – Regulation of Mine Dewatering

WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released the draft Guidance Statement: Regulation of Mine Dewatering and Consultation paper. The objective of the guidance statement is […]

CONSULTATION ON – Regulation Assessment Framework – Environmental Risk Assessment – Regulatory Controls

The following draft Guidance Statements have been released by the WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) for comment: •Guidance Statement: Regulatory Assessment Framework The objective of […]

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