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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – August 6, 2021

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2022 Exemption Certificates for EITEs under RET – Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that applications for 2022 exemption certificates can now be lodged for eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities under the Renewable Energy Target (RET). […]

REMINDER: Australian Dangerous Good Code 7.7 – compulsory from 1 October 2021

Just a reminder, from 1 October 2021, the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail 7.7 edition (ADG Code 7.7) will […]

Australia’s Battery Stewardship Scheme – Now accredited

The Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans, announced this week that he expects all battery retailers and importers to participate in the […]

New appointment for Inspector-General of Water Compliance for Murray-Darling Basin

The Federal Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has announced the appointment of the Hon Troy Grant to the statutory role of independent Office of Inspector-General […]

Some hope to increase electric vehicle infrastructure in Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing an accumulative $24.55 million in funding to five applicants across 19 projects to expand Australia’s fast charging network […]

Clean Energy Regulator’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2021-22 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2021-2022. The priorities set out where the Regulator will be focusing its compliance and enforcement activities […]

More about the new Victorian environment protection laws

Under the new Victorian laws, all Victorians must minimise or respond to risks of harm to human health and the environment so far as reasonably practicable.  […]

Heater replacement scheme

Assistance is available through the Victorian Government heater replacement scheme to help low income and vulnerable households by replacing gas, electric and wood heaters with energy-efficient […]

EPA’s Fire Prevention Program: Waste and Resources Recovery sites across Victoria affected

EPA Victoria’s Fire Prevention team have inspected over 200 waste and resource recovery sites across Victoria so far this year, as part of a targeted prevention […]

Waste record template for drivers and receivers

EPA Victoria has advised that if you are have issues in connecting to the Waste Tracker, this form is now available to record information from drivers […]

Regulatory Impact Statement for Draft Petroleum Regulations

The Victorian Government is seeking your feedback to help shape new regulations for Victoria’s onshore conventional gas industry. The proposed Petroleum Regulations 2021 aims to ensure […]

Review and amendment of the Environment Reference Standard

EPA Victoria has released the Review and Amendment of the Environment Reference Standard that outlines the process for review and amendment of the Environment Reference Standard […]

Brimbank City Council receives funding for Australia’s first zero emissions indoor leisure centre in Melbourne’s west

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $1.53 million in funding to Brimbank City Council to help build an integrated energy system for […]

Draft NSW Noise Guide for Local Government – Comment sought

The NSW EPA has drafted an updated Noise Guide for Local Government for public consultation and seeks comment by 27 September 2021.The Noise Guide for Local Government provides […]

Remaking the NSW Explosives Regulations for explosives industry: Comment sought

The NSW Government is seeking comment to improve the regulatory framework for people working with explosives as it is remaking the Explosives Regulation 2013.  Remaking the […]

Rural Fires Regulation Review: Comment sought

The NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking comments on the consultation draft of the Rural Fires Regulation 2021 and Regulatory Impact Statement. The proposed Rural Fires Regulation […]

NSW EPA Strategic Plan 2021-24

NSW EPA has released their Strategic Plan 2021-24.  The Plan, together with the NSW EPA Regulatory Strategy (reported in last week’s edition of ENW), outlines how […]

Stocktake Report: User guide

EPA SA has released a User guide for Stocktake Reports.  Stocktake Reports are periodic reports that are to be submitted to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) […]

Site Survey Reports: User guide

EPA SA has released a user guide for Site survey reports.  Site survey reports are periodic reports that are to be submitted to the Environment Protection […]

Monthly Mass Balance Reporting: User guide

EPA SA has released a user guide for Monthly mass balance (MB) reports.  The Monthly mass balance (MB) reports will be available to add data from […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Economy Market Development Grants

Green Industries SA are providing funding through Circular Economy Market Development Grants for councils, not-for-profit organisations, research institutes and businesses that produce, manufacture, that sell or […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: AIM Grants

Green Industries SA is providing grants for businesses and not-for-profits to: ASSESS materials and resource efficiency, waste management and/or other options to support a more sustainable […]

WA’s Container for Change initiative – showing success

More than $2 million has been raised from drink containers through the WA’s Containers for Change initiative, with more than 627 million containers returned State-wide since the launch.?  Containers […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: WasteSorting grants program

The Waste Authority is providing grants through the WasteSorting Grants for: recycling infrastructure development ($1 million total grant funding) initiatives and events that contribute to waste […]

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