EPA Victoria has updated its Guideline on underground storage tanks. This guideline has been developed in response to concerns about…[Read More]
Dangerous goods storage and handling
Outcomes of Environment Ministers’ Meeting – In summary
Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national…[Read More]
Review of Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals legislation – Discussion Paper released
NSW EPA has released a Proposed Reforms to Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Legislation – Discussion Paper for comment that outlines proposed…[Read More]
Review of Chemical Control Orders
NSW EPA is undertaking a review of all existing Chemical Control Orders. The review will be a staged approach…[Read More]
First stage of chemical reforms – passed
The NSW Parliament has passed the Pesticides Amendment Bill 2015 in line with moves to provide greater harmonisation across Australia…[Read More]
National Pollutant Inventory Data 2013-14 – Released
The Federal Government has released the 2013-14 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data detailing emissions from more than 4,300 industry facilities…[Read More]
Expressions of Interest for NICNAS committee
Expressions of interest are being sought from industry and community-based organisations for membership of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and…[Read More]
Review of transport of dangerous goods for limited quantities and retail distribution loads – Comment sought
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is undertaking a review of the Transport of Dangerous Goods: for limited quantities and retail…[Read More]
Transportation of dangerous goods laws
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) Just a reminder that an updated Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) – Australian Dangerous Goods…[Read More]
Chemical storage operator ordered to complete upgrades
A New South Wales chemical storage facility has been ordered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to complete a…[Read More]