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New reef discharge standards for industrial activities commenced 1 June 2021

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science has released a new guideline to assist applicants with the commencement of new Reef discharge standards for industrial activities […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Site contamination referral decision-making framework

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority has released new guidelines on how EPA will make decisions on development application referrals for prescribed site contamination assessment purposes. […]

NEW GUIDANCE to support the new Environment Protection Regulations

The EPA Victoria has released the following new guidance to support the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) made this week. The Guide to the Environment […]

NEW GUIDANCE for wastewater management systems under the Environment Protection Act 2017

EPA Victoria has released new guidance for owners and users of onsite wastewater management systems to help them understand their duties under the Environment Protection Act […]

Draft guideline for assessing and minimising Air Pollution in Victoria

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on new air quality guidance called Guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution in Victoria that is designed to help businesses understand, assess […]

New landfill gas method available

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the new method variation for the landfill gas method under the Emissions Reduction Fund has come into effect.  The […]

Announcement: AEBN and EPA Victoria partner to deliver training for all Victoria businesses on new Victorian environmental laws

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) and EPA Victoria are partnering to provide training for all Victorian industry and businesses on the new Victorian environment protection […]

New Noise guidelines and assessment protocol

EPA Victoria has released new noise control guidelines and a noise limit and assessment protocol. The Noise control guidelines are intended to be used by municipal […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Waste and noise guidance for the Victorian Environment Protection Act 2017

EPA Victoria has released new guidance for the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the new Act), including a toolkit to provide guidance to local government on noise […]

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 […]

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