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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 23, 2021

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Licence for exports of plastic waste: New laws

In early 2020, the Australian, State and Territory governments, including Australian Local Government Association, as members of the former Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to […]

13th Emissions Reduction Fund Auction announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 13th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction will be held on 13 & 14 October 2021. The 13th ERF Auction provides an […]

Renewable Energy Target (RET) surrender update following 2020 assessment year

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated this week the certificate shortfall register following surrender by liable entities under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) for the 2020 assessment year.  […]

National Greenhouse and Energy (NGER) reporting: Emissions and Energy Reporting System open for 2020-21 reporting

The Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) is now open for the 2020–21 reporting year and can be accessed via the Client Portal. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) […]

Proposed variation to coal mine waste gas method: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking your comment on a proposed variation to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative–Coal Mine Waste Gas) Methodology Determination 2015. […]

Amendments to the Audit Threshold Instrument: Commenced 29 June 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2015 (the Audit Thresholds Instrument) that came into effect on Tuesday […]

Review of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is reviewing the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 and is also consulting on wider reforms to the […]

Grants of $50M awarded to resources technology and minerals processing manufacturing

Eight Australian businesses will share over $50 million in grants through Round 1 of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) Translation and Integration streams.  It is critical […]

Industrial and Commercial Emissions Reduction Method: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking your comment on a proposed new industrial and commercial emissions reduction method (ICER) for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). […]

Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme: Discussion paper

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a discussion paper to inform the design of a Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin Scheme for […]

REMINDER: FREE training webinars on new Victorian environment protection laws

Just a reminder that the AEBN and EPA Victoria have partnered to provide a series of 3 webinars on the NEW Victorian environment protection laws that […]

Videos for SMEs on meeting environmental risk management responsibilities – Released by EPA Victoria

EPA Victoria has released brief online videos to provide small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) with a brief understanding for meeting their environmental risk management responsibilities.

Operating licence transition process

EPA Victoria has released the publication Operating licence transition process for licence holders.  If you had a licence under the former laws, it automatically transitioned to […]

Fire prevention: Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials – Factsheet released

EPA Victoria has released a fact sheet that summarises some information contained within the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials – guideline (publication 1667).  The […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Supporting the development of the Renewable Hydrogen sector

The Victorian Government is providing two grant programs to support the development of Victoria’s emerging renewable hydrogen sector, as part of its work to reach net-zero […]

Victorian Energy Upgrades: Refrigerated display cabinets

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is looking to update the current refrigerated display cabinet activity to allow for the latest energy efficiency […]

Towards 2050: Gas Infrastructure in a zero emissions economy

All Victorians are invited to have their say on the future of gas infrastructure as Victoria transforms to a zero emissions economy by 2050. This interim report presents […]

Building a Climate Resilient Victoria

The Victorian Government is seeking comment on Victoria’s first set of Adaptation Action Plans and how the Victorian Government can respond to climate change in key […]

2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards – Now open

The 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are open for entries. The Award categories have been revamped for 2021 to reflect the current focus of sustainability activity in […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Assisting councils with planning and managing coastlines and estuaries

The latest round of funding under the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program is now open to councils to protect their local beaches and coastal […]

Preventing runoff from building sites – to ensure compliance

NSW EPA released results from the May 2021 Get the Site Right inspection blitz that show more work is needed to help provide information and education […]

Waste and recycling management during Covid-19 lockdown in NSW

NSW EPA has released the following information for businesses relating to waste management: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Keeping waste and recycling facilities open Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for the […]

Noise: NSW EPA’s approach to investigating noise issues

NSW EPA has released a brief publication on its approach to investigating noise issues.  The publication covers: Commercial and industrial premises noise Transport and construction noise […]

Powers and Notices Guideline for NSW EPA Officers

NSW EPA has released a guideline for authorised and enforcement officers to assist them to understand and use their powers under the NSW Protection of the […]

Waste depots in SA: New mass balance reporting regulations effective 1 July 2021

Mass balance reporting (MBR) regulations came into effect from 1 July 2021 following extensive engagement and consultation with the waste and resource recovery sector. MBR requires […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling in Queensland – Now open

The Federal and QLD Governments will each invest $20 million in the $40 million Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) with QLD industries matching this funding. The Federal […]

Review on Greenhouse Gas Guideline

EPA WA has commenced its review of the Greenhouse Gas Guidance. The technical review will clarify and investigate a range of issues considered by EPA WA […]

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030: Action Plan 2021–22

The WA Government’s Waste Authority has released the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy Action Plan 2021-22 that clarifies the specific actions, timelines, lead responsibilities and collaborations that […]

Roads to Reuse Pilot Report: Recovery and reuse of construction and demolition materials back into civil works

The Waste Authority released the Roads to Reuse Pilot Report in June 2021.   The report provides key findings of the Roads to Reuse (RtR) Pilot project delivered by […]

Draft Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Rollout Plan for WA

The Waste Authority considered a draft Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Rollout Plan, highlighting actions required across the C&D supply chain including demolition, recycling, construction and […]

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