The NSW EPA has produced a set of guidelines for the management of pesticide rinsate. Rinsate occurs as a result…[Read More]
Draft Guidelines for Separation Distances for Composting Facilities – release
Published: March 23, 2012
EPA Victoria has released draft guidelines for Separation Distances for Composting Facilities to provide guidance to operators of commercial composting…[Read More]
Senate passes Radioactive Waste Legislation
Published: March 16, 2012
A passage of the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 was passed in the Senate this week that makes provision…[Read More]
EPA NSW operates as separate authority as at 29 February 2012
Published: March 2, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) operates a separate statutory authority as at 29 February 2012. Under the Protection of…[Read More]
Landfill gas and development near landfills
Published: February 24, 2012
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed…[Read More]
Development pressures on Barrier Reef to be assessed
Published: February 24, 2012
After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine…[Read More]
Inquiry makes recommendations on Orica incident
Published: February 24, 2012
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has…[Read More]
Waste and Environment Levy review
Published: February 24, 2012
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
Chemical spill at Port of Portland
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air…[Read More]
New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria
Published: February 24, 2012
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil…[Read More]
