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Variation to Ambient Air Quality NEPM

The National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) has agreed to vary the AAQ NEPM by approving an amending instrument to the AAQ NEPM. The National Environment Protection […]

Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants: Comment sought

Safe Work Australia is seeking comment on workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants. Safe Work Australia is reviewing the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES) […]

Approved methods for air, water and environmental noise analysis in NSW: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the new approved method for the sampling, measurement and analysis of air, water and environmental noise pollutants.EPA Director Environmental Solutions […]

National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2019-20: Released

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the data for the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) for 2019-20.  Each year, more than 4 […]

Stricter air quality standards for energy from waste projects: New draft rule (Open for comment)

The NSW Government has released for comment new draft rules that ensure energy from waste projects in NSW meet world best practice air quality standards.  NSW […]

Draft NSW Clean Air Strategy – Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment seeks feedback on the draft NSW Clean Air Strategy that outlines the whole of NSW Government approach to […]

Have your say: Workplace exposure standards release 13

As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment WES review – Release 13 (Peracetic acid […]

‘Proposed final’ version of Victoria’s new environmental laws: Released

In mid December 2020, EPA Victoria released the ‘proposed final’ versions of the new subordinate legislation to the Environment Protection Act – the Regulations and the […]

Light and Heavy Vehicle Emissions Standards for Cleaner Air: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is inviting comment on the consultation for light and heavy vehicle emission standards for cleaner air, […]

NEW GUIDANCE released by EPA Victoria

The following new guidance has been released this week by EPA Victoria: ·      New guidance on managing stockpiles ·      New guidance on erosion, sediment and dust: […]

Victoria’s annual Air Monitoring report

EPA Victoria has released, this week, the Victoria’s Air Monitoring Report 2019: Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure that outlines the results […]

Hallam Road landfill odours and human health: Report summary: Released

EPA Victoria has released a report summary that relates to Hallam Road landfill odours and human health that summarises the findings of the report Air emissions […]

Updated National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data – Released

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the environment has released the latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2018-19. Each year, more than 4,000 industrial […]

Motorway Tunnel Ventilation Stacks – New requirements

Air emissions from motorway tunnel ventilation stacks in NSW are now regulated by NSW EPA.  Effective 5 March 2020, tunnel operators must hold an environment protection […]

Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants: Review Release 14: Have your say!

As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment WES review – Release 14 (Isocyanates and […]

NSW Dust Assessment Handbook for mining industry – Released

The NSW EPA has released a Dust Assessment Handbook for the mining industry. Prepared by the EPA in consultation with the mining industry and the Department […]

Draft guideline on air emissions: Have your say!

The Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has produced the second guideline in a series of emission and discharge guidance. The guidelines are […]

Air monitoring report 2018 – Compliance with the Ambient Air Quality NEPM

The Air monitoring report 2018 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure has been released.  It presents the 2018 Victorian air quality […]

University of the Sunshine Coast expects to reduce electricity usage by 40%

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) have installed 6,000 rooftop solar panels and a giant water battery and expects to save millions of dollars and […]

New Environmental Regulation and Policies for Queensland

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) has advised that the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008, the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008, Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy […]

Better Regulation Statement on road tunnel stacks

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a Better Regulation Statement on the regulation of motorway tunnel ventilation stacks. The better regulation statement supports the […]

National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) – 2017-18 data available

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the 2017-18 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data. The NPI contains the reported emission estimates for over […]

EPA Victoria fines industrial site for dust emissions

The Victorian EPA has fined an industrial site in Western Melbourne more than $8,000 for failing to comply with an official EPA order to take action […]

Air Pollution in Victoria – Report by EPA Victoria

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) recently published a report on Air Pollution in Victoria. Dr Andrea Hinwood, EPA Chief Environmental Scientist said “Air Pollution in Victoria […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New odour measurement guidelines

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has released updated guidelines to assist in the measurement of odour. The guideline – Determination of odour concentration by dynamic olfactometry […]

Minimising Air Pollution and Clean Air for Victoria – Workshop open

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is hosting the Ballarat Clean Air Workshop on Thursday 20 September 2018, at the Mercure Hotel – 613 […]

New Victorian air quality report outlines new evidence of air pollutants with health effects

The Victorian EPA has published a new report into Air Quality in Victoria. Dr Andrea Hinwood, EPA Chief Environmental Scientist said “Air pollution in Victoria – […]

Review of National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) – Comment sought on discussion paper

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) Review Steering Committee is inviting comment to the discussion paper that will inform the review of the NPI. A discussion paper […]

Clean Air for all Victorians: Victoria’s Air Quality Statement – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has released Victoria’s Air Quality Statement:  Clean Air for All Victorians. The Department has stated that […]

New biodiversity legislation for Victoria

The Victorian Government has introduced the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Bill 2018 with the aim of modernising and strengthening the existing Act. The Bill is […]

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