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Emissions from non-road diesel engines – New publication released by NSW EPA

The NSW EPA has released a new publication on Reducing Emissions from Non-road Diesel Engines. The report was prepared for the NSW EPA by an external […]

Product Emissions Standards Bill 2017 tabled in Parliament

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced the tabling in Parliament of the Product Emissions Standards Bill 2017. Once passed, the legislation will […]

More powers given to local councils in noise, smoke and litter issues

The SA Government has handed greater powers to local councils to resolve local nuisance issues such as noise, smoke and dust. The powers are part of […]

EPA Victoria receives Works Approval Application for West Gate Tunnel ventilation system

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that a Works Approval Application to construct a road tunnel ventilation system for the proposed West Gate Tunnel […]

NEW GUIDELINE – Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations – Release by NSW EPA

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations. The guidelines apply to the […]

New air monitoring station for Melbourne CBD

EPA Victoria has announced that a new air monitoring station has been installed in the Melbourne CBD. The interim station, located at the corner of La […]

NSW EPA issues fine for failure to maintain air emissions control systems

The NSW Environment Protection Authority has fined a chemical storage terminal $15,000 for its failure to correctly maintain and operate air emission control systems. For further […]

EPA Victoria commences review of wood heaters policy

EPA Victoria has announced that a review of the state’s environmental policy on air quality impacts from wood heaters has commenced. The review of the Waste […]

2015-16 National Pollutant Inventory Data – Released

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the 2015-2016 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data. The NPI contains the reported emission estimates for over […]

Reef Regulations discussion paper – Released for comment

The Queensland Government yesterday released a discussion paper on Enhancing regulations to ensure clean water for a healthy Great Barrier Reef and a prosperous Queensland. The […]

EPA SA expands air quality network in Port Augusta

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced an expansion of the air quality network in Port Augusta. The data from the new monitors will […]

NSW EPA issues fine for dust emissions

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a company $15,000 for dust emissions from a power station. The dust from an ash dam was blown […]

Fuel emissions consultation commences – Comment sought

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions (chaired by the Minister for Urban Infrastructure, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP and including the Minister for the Environment and […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation identifies states within strongest opportunities for bioenergy projects

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has released its latest market report Energy from Waste in Australia: a state-by-state update, which demonstrates that there is a significant […]

Clean Air for NSW Consultation Paper – Have your say!

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the Clean Air for NSW Consultation Paper which presents a proposed approach and actions for government […]

Amended Regulations on Wood Heaters

The NSW Government has amended the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 to set tighter limits on emissions and fuel efficiency for wood […]

REMINDER: National Pollutant Inventory Reports due 30 September 2016

A reminder that National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reports are due by 30 September 2016. More than 4,000 facilities from a wide range of industry sectors report […]

Victoria to adopt stringent PM10 standard

Victoria will adopt a stringent PM10 (particles with diameter less than 10 micrometres – 10 µm) concentration, in line with the World Health Organization guidelines. The new […]

EPA Victoria fines an abattoir for failure to comply with notices

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined an abattoir more than $15,000 for failing to comply with notices to address systems designed to manage offensive […]

EPA releases report on 2015 NEPM compliance

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the Air monitoring report 2015 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure. The report […]

Fines issued and conclusion of legal action by EPA Victoria

EPA Victoria has issued fines to two companies for illegal actions as a result of waste dumping and burning activities and concluded legal action against another […]

Draft Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 – Consultation report released

EPA South Australia has released the public consultation report on the draft Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (Air Quality EPP). The report provides a summary […]

Updated position statements on Air quality, Noise, Water quality, Wastewater, Radiation – Released

EPA SA has released the latest information and position statements for the following: Air quality and the South Australian planning system Noise and the South Australian […]

Updates made to the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Code for Stationary Source Air Emissions

WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released an updated version (March 2016) of the Guideline: Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Code for Stationary Source Air […]

Updated Guidelines and Environmental Standards on Air, Land, Water, Odour, Landfills, Wastewater Treatment Plants

The following Guidelines and Environmental Standards will be released for consultation on the following dates: Guideline: Emissions to air Release date July 2016 Guideline: Odour Release […]

4 companies charged for air pollution

EPA Victoria has charged four companies with air pollution offences under the Environment Protection Act 1970 after an investigation into the Hazelwood mine fire in February […]

Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper Discussion Paper – Released for comment

The Vehicle Emissions Ministerial Forum has released a Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper seeking public comment on ways to reduce the health and environmental impacts from motor […]

Dust emission fines for 4 NSW waste facilities

NSW EPA has handed four licensed waste facilities a total of $52,000 in fines for poor dust management practices. The fines followed the EPA’s Operation Sandstorm […]

Air monitoring station upgrade

The SA Government has upgraded its LeFevre Peninsula Primary School air monitoring station as part of an ongoing $200,000 improvement of air quality monitoring in South […]

Independent decision for Yass Valley Wind Farm

NSW Department of Planning and Environment has referred the Yass Valley Wind Farm proposal to the independent Planning Assessment Commission for a final decision. Due to […]

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