NSW EPA is carrying out precautionary testing in public and community areas at Captains Flat, NSW, over the next few…[Read More]
NSW EPA carries out precautionary testing for lead beyond the former Lake George Mine
‘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…[Read More]
Site Contamination Audit System publications: Updated
EPA SA has released the following two updated publications that relate to the site contamination audit system:Site Contamination Audit System…[Read More]
Preparation of Rehabilitation Plans: Guideline for Extractive Industry: Comment sought
The Victorian Government is seeking comment on the consultation draft for preparation of rehabilitation plans: Guideline for extractive industry projects.The…[Read More]
Groundwater Prohibition Area proposed for Tonsley and surrounding areas
EPA SA is proposing to introduce a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for Tonsley and parts of Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park…[Read More]
Sampling Design Guidelines for Contaminated Land: Comment sought
NSW EPA is currently reviewing the Contaminated Land Sampling Design Guidelines that are intended to assist contaminated land practitioners, site…[Read More]
Online map of groundwater contamination notifications – Now available
An online map of EPA SA’s groundwater contamination records is now available to make it easier to view areas in…[Read More]
Proposed storage of PFA’S contaminated material in McLaren Vale
EPA SA is continuing to engage with stakeholders and the community regarding an application by Southern Waste ResourceCo (SWR) to…[Read More]
Australia first research study identifies best practice approach for remediation of petroleum-hydrocarbon contamination sites
The Co-operative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRCCare) has released an Australia-first research study that…[Read More]
Interim position statement on PFAS AND Report on health effects of PFAS
EPA Victoria has released an Interim position statement on per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). The purpose of this interim position statement…[Read More]