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PFCs at Gold Coast Airport to be further investigated

A comprehensive assessment into the presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) at Gold Coast Airport has been requested by NSW EPA after the discovery of the contaminant […]

Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.4 (ADG 7.4) – updated and proposed changes

The National Transport Commission (NTC) released an update on actual and proposed changes to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.4 (ADG 7.4).  They are as […]

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority seeks input on User Guides

  The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published two user guides on the use of international data, standards and assessments for agricultural chemical […]

Industrial chemicals discussion paper – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for public comment. The aim of the […]

NSW Government provides grants to councils to improve landfill management

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced 20 regional and rural councils will receive a share of almost $3 million in grant funds to help address […]

NSW EPA and NSW Police blitz truck drivers transporting dangerous goods unsafely and incorrectly

A joint operation between the NSW EPA and the NSW Police has found a number of truck drivers transporting dangerous goods unsafely and incorrectly. In February […]

Ethanol Review – Draft terms of reference released

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has released the Draft Terms of Reference – Review of maximum price for wholesale Ethanol – February 2016. The move […]

Industrial chemical reforms – Comment sought

The Federal Government has released the second consultation paper on Implementing Reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS). The paper is open […]

NSW Government investigates legacy of PFC

NSW EPA is undertaking an investigation program to assess the historical legacy of perfluorinated compound (PFC) use across NSW. PFCs are a group of chemicals that […]

New Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.4 – Released

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an updated version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail – Edition […]

National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals – Information Paper released

The Federal Department of Environment has released an Information Paper on the pathway for the design and implementation of the National Standard for the Environmental Risk […]

Countries including Australia agree to phase-down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

A meeting, held in Dubai, of countries who signed Montreal Protocol have agreed to a global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)   Used in domestic, commercial and […]

Reforms to Regulations of industrial chemicals – consultation paper – Released for comment

  The Federal Department of Health has released the first of four consultation papers for Implementing reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme […]

Legislation for ethanol mandate – Introduced in QLD Parliament

Queensland’s Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey has introduced legislation in QLD Parliament that will require fuel sellers to meet targets for the sale […]

Trichloroethene levels in Beverley lower than predicted

EPA SA has received the latest data from environmental testing in the Beverley area with results revealing substantially lower than predicted Trichloroethene (TCE) concentrations in four […]

GUIDELINES: Underground storage tanks

EPA Victoria has updated its Guideline on underground storage tanks. This guideline has been developed in response to concerns about leakage from underground storage systems and […]

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 significance.  Key issues of discussion were […]

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 changes to the 30 year old […]

Review of Chemical Control Orders

NSW EPA is undertaking a review of all existing Chemical Control Orders.   The review will be a staged approach to enable NSW EPA to assess […]

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 of existing pesticide licensing, training and […]

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 of 93 toxic substances. The data […]

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 Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) Strategic Consultative Committee. […]

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 distribution loads and has released an […]

Transportation of dangerous goods laws

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) Just a reminder that an updated Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGC) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code is Edition 7.3 (2014) was […]

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 number of upgrades to its Mayfield […]

Retrofit of rollover control to dangerous goods tank trailers by 1 January 2014

In an Australian first, all dangerous goods trailers on NSW roads must be fitted with ‘roll-over control’ by 2019.The NSW EPA has made a determination requiring […]

Action against microplastics

NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes will head an industry working group to push for the phasing out of products containing damaging microplastics. Mr Stokes said the […]

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) – latest edition released

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, Edition 7.3 […]

84 toxic chemicals of security concern – Have your say!

The Attorney-General’s Department is calling for submissions on draft policy options to reduce national security risks posed by 84 chemicals that can be used to make […]

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) seeks input on chemical notification and assessment

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking public comment on a revised model for engaging with industry, community and government stakeholders. Areas […]

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