A chemical plant operator which has breached or potentially breached its licence 12 times over the past three years must…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Drilling approval suspended, company referred to ICAC
Published: May 16, 2014
A petroleum exploration company has had its gas drilling licence at Bentley in northern NSW suspended. NSW Resources Minister Anthony…[Read More]
Waste transporter gets four penalty notices for illegally transporting waste containing asbestos
Published: May 16, 2014
The NSW EPA has issued four penalty infringement notices to a waste carrier for illegally transporting waste containing asbestos contaminated…[Read More]
New Licensing fee regulations
Published: May 9, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new licensing fee regulations which include a number of changes…[Read More]
Approval for coal mine expansion
Published: May 9, 2014
The New South Government’s Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved the expansion of one of the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal…[Read More]
Fine for using pesticides without proper accreditation
Published: May 9, 2014
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined an Inverell man $400 for using pesticides without the proper accreditation.While investigating…[Read More]
New waste regulation comes into force 1 September 2014
Published: May 2, 2014
NSW EPA is continuing to tighten regulations in the waste industry – with changes proposed under the Protection of the…[Read More]
Composting facility fined for odour offences
Published: May 2, 2014
The NSW EPA has issued two penalty notices to a composting facility, located south of Lake Macquarie, for emitting offensive…[Read More]
New Environment Minister for NSW
Published: April 18, 2014
The Liberal member for Pittwater, Rob Stokes is the new NSW Environment Minister. Mr Stokes, who was parliamentary secretary for…[Read More]
TWO NEW GUIDANCE – Best Practice Note: Landfarming; Technical Note: Investigation of Service Station Sites
Published: April 18, 2014
NSW EPA has released 2 new guidelines that relate to service station sites and landfarming. They are – ? Best…[Read More]
