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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 27, 2020

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Australian Government seeks information on Australian manufacturing capability of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is mapping domestic production capability of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and is seeking information on domestic […]

Energy supply for business and households during COVID-19 pandemic

The COAG Energy Council, that consists of Federal, state and territory Energy Ministers, met by telepresence early this week, to agree on a coordinated national approach […]

REMINDER: Discussion paper on independent review of EPBC Act Comment sought

A reminder that comment is sought on the discussion paper of the independent review on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) – […]

Tenth Emissions Reduction Fund auction closes

This week, the tenth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction bidding took place over two days that ended at 5.00pm Thursday 26 March 2020 (AEDT). The Clean […]

Electrical Energy Meters – Alternating Current: Have your say!

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to revise the international standard for Electrical Energy Meters – […]

Resource sector Regulation draft report: Have your say!

The Productivity Commission has released a draft report on Resources Sector Regulation that examines regulation of the resources sector, identifying issues and leading practice approaches to […]

Company fined for misusing EPA logo

An asbestos removal company has been convicted and fined for misusing the logo of EPA Victoria on its business stationery and website. The company and its […]

EPA Victoria now has bigger presence in Melbourne’s west

“EPA has a bigger presence in the west with a new dedicated regional team and a new office opening in Sunshine later this year.  It is […]

EPA Victoria experiencing network issues

EPA Victoria has advised, this week, that they are experiencing some network issues with their t. 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC).  If you are trying […]

PFAS – New quick reference guide: Released

EPA Victoria has released a quick reference guide on PFAS that provides information on: What is PFAS? Where is PFAS found? What is EPA’s advice? What […]

Former Sunshine Landfills: Information released

EPA Victoria has released a publication regarding the former Sunshine Landfills. EPA is regulating Brimbank City Council to ensure they understand, communicate and manage the risks with […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: E-waste Infrastructure Grants

A reminder that Round 2 of Sustainability Victoria’s E-waste Infrastructure Grants is offering up to $2 million to build Victoria’s e-waste resource recovery sector. Round 2 […]

Water sector: mitigation plan to reduce emissions by 42% by 2025

The water sector is the largest government greenhouse gas emitter in Victoria, however, the water sector is determined to turn the tide around.  World Water Day, […]

NSW seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2050: Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 – released

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 that aims to deliver a 35% cut in […]

GUIDELINE: Pollution Incident Response Management Plans – Released

NSW EPA has released an updated Guideline: Pollution Incident Response Management Plans to assist holders of an environment protection licence to comply with their pollution incident […]

Motorway Tunnel Ventilation Stacks – New requirements

Air emissions from motorway tunnel ventilation stacks in NSW are now regulated by NSW EPA.  Effective 5 March 2020, tunnel operators must hold an environment protection […]

NSW Container Deposit Scheme: Material Recovery Facility Processing Refund Protocol

NSW EPA has released the Container Deposit Scheme:  Material Recovery Facility “Processing Refund Protocol” referred to in the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 and […]

Bushfire impacts on water quality

NSW EPA has released a factsheet on Bushfire impacts on water quality as bushfires can impact the quality of our waterways by increasing the amount of […]

RIS on single use plastic items – Have your say!

The Queensland Government is proposing a ban on the supply of specific single-use plastic products, starting with straws (taking into account the needs of people with […]

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