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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 7, 2022

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14th auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund: Project registration applications now open

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 14th Emissions Reduction Fund auction is scheduled for 5 & 6 April 2022.  To take part, please submit […]

Opt-in to Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency Report Pilot: Deadline extended to 15 February 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the deadline date to 15 February 2022 for Australia’s major companies to opt into a pilot of the Corporate Emissions […]

Amendments to Emissions Intensive Trade-Exposed Activities (EITE): From 1 January 2022

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have now been made into law. The amendments address the Federal Government’s response […]

Amendments to Renewable Energy Electricity Regulations: Commence from 1 April 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have been made into law. […]

Amendment to the Renewable Energy Method for Solar Water Heaters Determination 2016

On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016 came into effect.   The amendment was required to clarify […]

New Plantation Forestry Method under Emissions Reduction Fund: Effective 31 January 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new 2022 plantation forestry carbon method (under the Emissions Reduction Fund) that came into effect on 31 January 2022 […]

2022 Blue Carbon Method under Emissions Reduction Fund: Effective 2 January 2022

Under the Emissions Reduction Fund, a new blue carbon method came into effect on 2 January 2022 which is the first method for blue carbon projects […]

2022 Biomethane method package: Effective 2 January 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the biomethane method package variations came into effect on 2 January 2022.  The biomethane method package variation to the landfill […]

New soil carbon method: Effective 1 December 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new soil carbon method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) that aims to store additional carbon in agricultural soils […]

Commercial and public lighting: Proposed method revocation under Emissions Reduction Fund

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee recently completed a crediting period extension review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The Committee found evidence […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards exposure draft: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback on 3 exposure drafts for updated dishwasher, clothes dryer and clothes washing machine energy […]

Electric vehicle charging stations: Draft OIML guide

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to develop the new international standard for electric vehicle charging […]

Developing the 3rd Low Emissions Technology Statement 2022: Comment sought

The Federal Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback to inform development for the 3rd Low Emissions Technology Statement for 2022.   The Technology […]

Climate Change Authority releases papers on transitioning to a net zero world

The Climate Change Authority has released two papers that addresses the transitioning to a net zero world for Australia: Economic data for a decarbonising world   […]

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations remake – exposure draft: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy is seeking feedback on the exposure draft of the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) […]

Stewardship for Consumer and other Electrical and Electronic Products discussion paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is seeking feedback on the Stewardship for Consumer and Other Electrical and Electronic Products Discussion Paper to […]

Great Barrier Reef investment of $1B over 9 years

The Federal Government is providing $1 billion over 9 years, from financial year 2021-22 to 2029-30, to help the Great Barrier Reef.  This investment is intended […]

Policy changes for managing biofouling for ships: Commences 15 June 2022

International ships arriving in Australian waters will see a change in how they manage biofouling in 2022. Mr Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary, Federal Department of Agriculture, […]

Update of Solar water register: Released

Version 44 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 16 December 2021 and is now available on the Clean Energy Regulator website. The register […]

$250K fine for companies after clearing cockatoo habitat – contravening Australia’s national environment law – the EPBC Act

A reminder that Federal Government approval must be sought before commencing activities that could have a significant impact on matters of national environmental significance. Three companies […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Soil Science Challenge

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is encouraging applications for the Soil Science Challenge. The competitive process is aimed at research organisations, with […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot Round 2 opens

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is inviting applications for Round 2 of the Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot (C+B Pilot) that trials market […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration Grants

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is providing grants for the Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration Grants that will run over 4 years from […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is providing grants through the Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants that […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Community Benefit Program Kimba Round 3

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is providing financial support, through the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility New Community Benefit Program, to provide […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE for managing greenhouse gas emissions: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on the new Draft guideline for managing greenhouse gas emissions to minimise the risk of harm to Victoria’s environment and people […]

Report Card 2020-21

The annual Report Card, released by EPA Victoria, summarises the water quality in Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and the Gippsland Lakes and their catchments. The […]

Greenhouse gas (GHS) inventory and management plan 2020-2021

EPA Victoria has a step-by-step continuous improvement framework to manage its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. The document – Greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

Environmental auditors to complete application for reappointment under EP Act 2017

The Environmental auditor reappointment application (S1), made available by EPA Victoria, is to be used by environmental auditors for applications for reappointment as an auditor under […]

NEW GUIDELINE Storage and management of waste batteries

EPA Victoria has released the guideline Storage and management of waste batteries that applies to waste and resource recovery facilities such as e-waste transfer stations, materials […]

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