New South Wales News

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Quarry operator fined $52,000 for breach of license conditions

A NSW quarry operator has been fined $52,000 and ordered to pay $9750 in costs after pleading guilty in the…[Read More]

Risk-based licensing system: Licensee appeal and internal review Guidelines – Released

The NSW EPA has released its POEO Act licence risk level: Licensee appeal and internal review guidelines relating to its…[Read More]

NSW EPA to amend all licenses held by open cut mines

The NSW EPA will amend all licences held by open cut mines in the state to include a new condition…[Read More]

Inquiry says Coal Seam Gas industry should be put on hold

A NSW parliamentary inquiry has recommended any expansion of the coal seam gas (CSG) industry be put on hold until…[Read More]

New draft waste strategy – Released for comment

NSW EPA has released a new draft waste strategy for public comment.  The NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy…[Read More]

Report into the performance of NSW EPA – Released

A report into the performance of the NSW EPA has been released by the NSW General Purpose Standing Committee. Under…[Read More]

Diesel and marine emissions management strategy – Released

NSW EPA has released the Diesel and marine emissions management strategy which aims to reduce harmful emissions from non-road diesel…[Read More]

Protection of Environment Operations Amendment (NSW Gas Plan) Regulation

The Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (NSW Gas Plan) Regulation 2014 (Amending Regulation)came into effect on 19 December 2014.…[Read More]

Proposed actions for non-road diesels used at NSW coal mines

Non-road diesel engines at NSW coal mines are a significant source of emissions in the NSW Greater Metropolitan Region and…[Read More]

NSW Planning Department recommends windfarm refusal

NSW Department of Planning and Environment has referred a proposal to establish a new wind farm near Yass to the…[Read More]

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