New restrictions on the use of copper chrome arsenate (CCA) for treating timber have come into place from July 1,…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Proposed Radiation Control Regulation 2012: Regulatory Impact Statement
Published: September 28, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority is proposing a new Regulation to replace the current Radiation Control Regulation 2003, which is…[Read More]
NSW EPA takes action against waste operators
Published: September 28, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is taking action to vary the operating licences of three Western Sydney waste operators…[Read More]
Sydney waste-tyre operators fine for illegal stockpiling
Published: September 28, 2012
Four waste-tyre-processing businesses in the Sydney Region have each been fined $1500 by the EPA for illegally stockpiling waste tyres…[Read More]
NSW EPA launches prosecution against Orica for mercury vapour emissions
Published: September 28, 2012
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced proceedings against Orica Australia Pty Ltd in the NSW Land and Environment…[Read More]
IPART recommends closing the RET
Published: September 21, 2012
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), in a submission to Senate Select Committee on Electricity Prices, has recommended…[Read More]
Financeability test: discussion paper
Published: September 21, 2012
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released a discussion paper regarding modifications to the financeability test. The…[Read More]
Floodplain management grants announced
Published: September 21, 2012
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $24 million in grants has been made available for floodplain management…[Read More]
Company fined for dumping liquid waste on farmland
Published: September 21, 2012
A company based in Silverdale has been found guilty of two offences under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act…[Read More]
NSW to remove sea level rise planning benchmarks
Published: September 14, 2012
The NSW Government has announced changes to the way the NSW coast will be managed. Special Minister of State Chris…[Read More]
