This week, NSW EPA will once again target mines that cause excessive dust in the Hunter Valley, through a NSW…[Read More]
NSW EPA conducts unannounced compliance checks on waste sector
Published: September 11, 2020
NSW EPA has carried out unannounced inspections at 12 waste sites across NSW as part of a proactive compliance and…[Read More]
Changes to NSW EPA cost recovery fee that relates to contaminated land
Published: September 4, 2020
Effective 1 September 2020, NSW EPA will charge a new fee to recover its costs associated with orders it issues…[Read More]
Revised NSW EPA Prosecution Guidelines
Published: September 4, 2020
NSW EPA has released its revised prosecution guidelines that set out the factors EPA takes into consideration in deciding whether,…[Read More]
Failing to manage chemicals costs Council over $500,000
Published: July 31, 2020
A NSW Council has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) that will cost Council over $500,000 as a result of…[Read More]
Fine for company failing to comply with strict limits of air emissions containing dioxin
Published: July 31, 2020
A steel company located in NSW has been fined $30,000 for allegedly failing to comply with dioxin air emissions limits…[Read More]
Poor environmental management results in $30,000 in fines for company
Published: July 31, 2020
NSW EPA has fined a waste company $30,000 over two alleged breaches of their licence conditions at the company’s clinical…[Read More]
Regulator issues Environment Protection Order to waste and recycling business
Published: July 31, 2020
Queensland’s environmental regulator has taken action following a fire at the recycling facility at New Chum.This is a timely reminder…[Read More]
NSW EPA enforcement action for period 1 Jan to 31 May 2020
Published: July 24, 2020
From 1 January to 31 May 2020, NSW EPA prosecutions for non-compliance and other environmental offences reached $65,400 in fines…[Read More]
Enforcement for wine company for non-compliance of industrial waste
Published: July 17, 2020
EPA Victoria has fined a wine company over $8,000 for contravening Section 27A(2)(a) of the Environment Protection Act 1970. The…[Read More]
