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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 15, 2021

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New rules for export of waste tyres – Comment 1 Dec 2021

In early 2020, the Federal, State and Territory governments agreed, through COAG, that the export of waste will be regulated by the Federal Government for the […]

13th Auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Bidding concludes

Two days of bidding at the 13th auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has now concluded. The Clean Energy Regulator advises that all bids will […]

Emissions Reduction Fund emissions position and statement – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released – The monthly Emissions Reduction Fund Emissions Position that provides a national cumulative snapshot of project and abatement activity under the Emissions […]

Proposed Blue carbon methodology under ERF – Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking feedback on a proposed new methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Tidal […]

Carbon market report for June quarter 2021 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Carbon Market Report for the June 2021 quarter (QCMR) that provides highlights from April to June 2021. The QCMR […]

Launch of new solar panel serial number ledger

The Clean Energy Regulator has launched its new solar panel serial number ledger (ledger) capability to strengthen the integrity of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the solar industry. […]

ALERT: New Covid obligations for Victorian employers – Russell Kennedy Lawyers explains

Russell Kennedy Lawyers has released an alert for AEBN Members with operations in Victoria for Victorian workers following the recent release of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Mandatory […]

EPA Victoria provides Covid health advice for business

EPA Victoria has released information on how EPA is supporting Victorians and what it expects from duty holders. EPA is also providing guidance on the safe […]

Managing Waste

EPA Victoria has provided the following latest information that relates to managing Waste in Victoria: Accredited consignors To support Victorian businesses to comply with their new […]

Changes for waste and resource recovery

EPA Victoria is advising of changes for waste and resource recovery: Facilities storing more than 5 cubic metres of waste will require an EPA registration, permit […]

Managing industrial waste – Your duties as a waste producer

EPA Victoria advises that the new Victorian environment protection laws that came into effect on 1 July 2021 require you to take ‘reasonable steps’ when producing […]

Managing and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline

Just a reminder that EPA Victoria has updated the Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) guideline.The CRWM guideline is aimed at waste and resource recovery facilities and […]

The new Victorian environmental protection Act – duties for businesses

Just a reminder, EPA Victoria has outlined three duties that require you to minimise or respond to risks of harm to human health and the environment […]

Managing landfills in Victoria

EPA Victoria has provided information for businesses on managing landfills and advises that landfill operators must take action to prevent harm to human health and the […]

Potentially contaminated land: A guide for SMEs

A reminder that EPA Victoria has released the Potentially contaminated land – a guide for business (publication 2010) which is an introductory guide for small to medium-sized businesses. The guide is […]

EPA’s regulatory approach

EPA Victoria has published the following key documents to assist stakeholder to understand EPA’s regulatory approach for operating under the Act: Permissions scheme policy (publication 1799) provides […]

Electricity network infrastructure projects policy paper – Comment sought

The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap Taskforce is seeking feedback on the Network Infrastructure Projects Policy Paper to inform the development of regulations under Part 5 of the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act […]

Review of WA’s environmental offsets framework – Final report released

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released a final report on the review of WA’s environmental offsets framework and has made 25 […]

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