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

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NEW GUIDELINE Waste Mass Balance

EPA Victoria has released the Waste Mass Balance Guideline that is intended to assist landfill permission holders/liable persons in preparing waste mass balance supporting information for […]

PROPOSED GUIDELINE Disposing of Treated Timber

EPA Victoria has released a proposed guideline on disposing of treated timber.  The final guideline is intended to help when making decisions about treated timber and […]

NSW EPA CEO Resigns

NSW EPA CEO, Tracy Mackey announced her resignation last December 2021. Her office had advised that they expect the appointment of a successor to take place […]

NSW EPA Regulatory Strategy 2021-24: Released

NSW EPA has launched its first Regulatory Strategy 2021-24. The Regulatory Policy sits under the Regulatory Strategy.  The Strategy outlines NSW EPA’s purpose, guiding principles and […]

Aboriginal Land Clean up and Prevention Program: Guidelines Round 5: 2021-23

NSW EPA has released information for the Aboriginal Land Clean Up and Prevention Program (ALCUP program) and seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from Local Aboriginal Land […]

NSW EPA Annual Report 2020-2021

NSW EPA has released its Annual Report for 2020-2021 that summarises its performance, achievements, activities, operations and financial statements of the year 1 July 2020 to […]

Contaminated Land Consultant Certification Policy

NSW EPA has released the Contaminated land consultant certification policy that sets out NSW EPA’s requirements for the use of certified contaminated land consultants in the […]

PROGRAM GUIDELINES for Clean-up Flood Debris on Public Land

NSW EPA has released the Guidelines for applicants that are considering applying for a grant under Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative […]

Legislation to phase out harmful/problematic plastics: Effective from June 2022

In NSW, single use of plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery will be phased out from June 2022, as the Plastic Reduction […]

Asbestos: Awareness campaign by NSW EPA re safe disposal of Asbestos

NSW EPA has commissioned two major pieces of research to benchmark the knowledge of trades and the public about asbestos disposal.  The research is now being […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative Uses for General Waste – Released

NSW EPA has released the Guidelines for applicants that are considering applying for a grant under Round 2 of AWT Research and Development Grant – Alternative […]

NSW Waste Delivery Plan and timeline: Released

NSW EPA has released its Waste Delivery Plan and its timeline.  The Plan outlines the path to a safe and sustainable circular economy in NSW.   The […]

Litter Prevention Program 2012-2021 Evaluation: Released

The Litter Prevention Program 2012-2021 Evaluation (final evaluation report) has been released by NSW EPA with the primary program objective to achieve the NSW Premier’s Priority […]

Radiation Control in NSW: Findings & Recommendations

NSW EPA has released the final report of the Statutory Review: Radiation Control Act 1990. In 2021, NSW EPA conducted a review of the Radiation Control […]

Changes to QLD waste levy: Effective 1 July 2022

In QLD, a number of changes are being made to the way the waste levy operates.  From 1 July 2022, the existing levy zone will be divided into two […]

Draft End of Waste (EOW) codes: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science is seeking feedback on the following draft End of Waste (EOW) codes: Draft End of Waste Code—Anaerobic Digestion Digestate Consultation […]

An independent EPA for QLD: Comment sought

The QLD Government is calling for feedback on the possible establishment of an independent EPA for Queensland. The consultation seeks to understand the views and needs […]

Reef Protection Regulations

In QLD, the Reef protection regulations are continuing to roll-out in more regions with new requirements for grazing in the Fitzroy and sugarcane growing in the […]

Changes to solid waste levy collection: Effective 1 December 2021

Changes commenced on 1 December 2021 to the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 that relates to how the solid waste levy is collected from landfills. The changes include: A […]

Solid waste levy waived for primary producers affected by severe storms

EPA SA has announced that it will waive the solid waste levy to all primary producers whose properties and crops were affected by severe storms in […]

Dealing with Asbestos Contaminated Soils

EPA SA is sending a clear message to all waste transporters and waste facility operators of the need to correctly record, report and dispose of soils […]

Single-use plastics: Comment sought

SA Government is seeking your comment on what single-use plastic items might next be considered for prohibition. A new discussion paper, ‘Turning the Tide: The Future […]

Groundwater Prohibited Area for Edinburgh and surrounding suburbs (SA)

EPA SA is establishing a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for parts of Edinburgh, Direk, Burton, Salisbury North, Penfield, Paralowie and Waterloo Corner to prevent residents and […]

New Dangerous Goods guide for WA

The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released the Dangerous goods safety – guide – Requirements for consignors of dangerous goods packages below […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Local Government to apply for grants to transition to three-bin FOGO service

The WA Government is seeking expressions of interest from local government for funding under the Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO Program. The Better Bins Plus: Go […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Improving organic waste processing capacity

The WA Government is providing grants to organisations to assist them to develop infrastructure to process organic waste. The funding will be matched by the Commonwealth […]

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