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Guide to classifying industrial waste

EPA Victoria has released the Guide to classifying industrial waste.  The purpose of the guide is to step you through the process for classifying industrial waste […]

Guideline for assessing prohibited plastic products

EPA SA has released a Guideline for assessing prohibited plastic products under the Single-use and Other Plastics Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020.  The guideline has been […]

Noise: Guidance released by EPA Victoria

Noise: Guidance documents released by EPA Victoria EPA Victoria has released the series of Noise guidance documents:   1887: noise: duct attenuators or silencers 1890: managing […]

Tetrachlorethene (PCE) from vapour intrusion and your health

Victoria has released community information that relates to Tetrachlorethene (PCE) from vapour intrusion and your health. Tetrachloroethene, also known as tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethene or PCE is a […]

Groundwater Quality Assessment Guideline

The QLD Government has released an updated guideline for Using monitoring data to assess groundwater quality and potential environmental impacts.  The purpose of this Guideline is […]

Issues Paper on Wholesale Demand Response Participation Guidelines – Comment sought

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking feedback on the Wholesale Demand Response Participation Guidelines Issues Paper.  The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) in mid 2020 […]

Victorian guideline for water recycling: Technical information

EPA Victoria has released technical information for Victorian guideline for water recycling.  The technical information provides some best-practice technical approaches and methods that can be used […]

Engine Speed at Maximum Power data manual: Commences 1 July 2021

EPA Victoria has released the ESMP data manual 1992: Engine speed at maximum power and noise test engine speeds for vehicles 1970 to 2005 that commences […]

Noise limit and assessment protocol

EPA Victoria has released the Noise limit and assessment protocol for the control of noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises and entertainment venues that will […]

Waste classification assessment protocol and Waste Webinar

The AEBN will be holding the forthcoming Waste Webinar: New Laws and Developments for Victoria and across Australia on 24 March 2021 to provide an all-round perspective from a […]

Protocol for calculating monetary benefits

The Protocol for calculating monetary benefits, released by EPA Victoria this week, will apply from 1 July 2021.   This protocol sets out the method EPA Victoria will use […]

Waste disposal categories – characteristics and thresholds

EPA Victoria has released the following waste publication that will apply from 1 July 2021: Waste disposal categories – characteristics and thresholds

Victorian Guideline for Water Recycling

EPA Victoria has released the Victorian guideline for water recycling that provides guidance for the safe and sustainable use of recycled water in Victoria for suppliers, […]

Draft NSW Clean Air Strategy – Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment seeks feedback on the draft NSW Clean Air Strategy that outlines the whole of NSW Government approach to […]

Have your say: Workplace exposure standards release 13

As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment WES review – Release 13 (Peracetic acid […]

NEW GUIDANCE: For assessing prohibited plastic

EPA SA has released Guidelines for assessing prohibited plastic products under the Single use and Other Plastics Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020.  The guideline provides assistance […]

NEW GUIDANCE – For exporters of glass waste

As Australia now has the new Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 in place, exporters of glass waste are required to have a licence to export […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Noise control guidelines

EPA Victoria has released the Noise Control Guidelines which are primarily intended to be used by municipal officers to assist in the resolution of complaints or […]

Guidance for preparing planning approvals

EPA Victoria has released this publication that provides information and guidance for planners assessing and proponents seeking approval for developments, where public health risks of Q-Fever […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Underground Petroleum Storage Systems

NSW EPA has released new guidelines to help operators of underground petroleum storage systems minimise the potential for fuel leaks. Underground petroleum storage systems are commonly […]

DRAFT GUIDELINES: Construction Noise – Comment sought

NSW EPA has released a draft Construction Noise Guideline for comment.  The Guideline sets out a framework for the management of construction noise that ensures all […]

Waste reporting, Record keeping and Measurement standard: Released

EPA SA has released the Waste reporting, Record keeping and Measurement standard that is published under the EP Regulations and provides the mechanism to ensure compliance […]

Mass balance monthly reporting for waste depots: Information sheet released

EPA SA has released an information sheet for waste depots required to undertake mass balance reporting requirements.  Please read the information sheet for details.

Your Licence Explained

EPA SA has released a new publication – Your Licence Explained as an introduction to the licensing system for new and existing licensees, that provides a […]

NEW GUIDELINE on key risk areas for greenhouse and energy audit: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released a key risk areas for audits guideline which outlines what risks it expects greenhouse and energy auditors to focus on […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Civil construction, building and demolition guide

EPA Victoria has released the Civil construction, building and demolition guide to assist civil construction, building and demolition industries to eliminate or reduce the risk of […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: Implementing the general environmental duty: A guide for licence holders

Every licence issued by EPA Victoria requires the licence holder to have in place a risk management and monitoring program (RMMP) that enables the licence holder […]

DRAFT GUIDANCE: For operating licences

EPA Victoria has released the draft Guidance for operating licences that outlines: • the standard content of EPA operating licences, for both new and existing licence […]

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 guideline provides information to assist […]

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 auditors, regulators, planning authorities, landholders, developers […]

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