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The NSW EPA has produced a set of guidelines for the management of pesticide rinsate. Rinsate occurs as a result of cleaning any equipment used for […]
EPA Victoria has released draft guidelines for Separation Distances for Composting Facilities to provide guidance to operators of commercial composting facilities and regulating bodies on the […]
A passage of the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 was passed in the Senate this week that makes provision for a selected site and the […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) operates a separate statutory authority as at 29 February 2012. Under the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 […]
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed for planners, developers and landfill operators. […]
After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the QLD and Federal Governments, […]
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has listed seven recommendations. The report, Kooragang […]
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy. According to the government “the waste […]
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air monitoring detected no toxic vapours and […]
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil and soils mixed with industrial waste. […]
SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis announced on Monday that Marathon Resources has accepted the State Government’s $5 million offer of compensation in […]
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over the next four years. The program […]
According to the Workcover Authority of NSW, the implementation of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (WHS Regulations) should not have a significant impact in […]
EPA NSW has revealed it has revised its figures for the levels of hexavalent chromium present after the August 8, 2011 incident at Orica’s Koorangang Island […]
Funding opportunity Victorian industry is being urged to liaise with the EPA Victoria to find and develop suitable projects that reduce hazardous waste going to landfill […]
The SA Government has approved reforms to licensing of desalination under the Environment Protection Act 1993 These reforms will commence after the government has also approved […]
– applies to all holders of environment protection licence in NSW There have been recent changes to the NSW’s environment protection legislation as a result of […]
Two companies shortlisted to deliver wastewater works contract in the Pilbara Infill sewerage works progressing well Major projects to improve and secure vital wastewater infrastructure in […]
SA EPA has a dedicated team to deal with illegal dumping. The Illegal Dumping Unit (IDU) will target illegal waste activities in areas such as landfilling, […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was informed by WorkCover NSW on January 31, that approximately 100 millilitres of mercury had spilled at the Broadwater Sugar […]
NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker recently called for submissions on the review of the NSW Waste and Environment Levy. Ms Parker said the NSW […]
EPA Victoria has issued a works approval to Sita Australia to construct a soil treatment facility at its existing landfill in Taylors Road, Dandenong South. EPA […]
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