Small businesses, ranging from small abattoirs through to food curing activities and small plastics manufacturers, will no longer face the…[Read More]
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Environmental Protection Regulations amendment to streamline small business
Published: February 24, 2012
Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures 2010 – Comment sought
Published: February 24, 2012
The WA EPA is inviting comment on a review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) administrative procedures that describe principles and…[Read More]
WA Petroleum Environment Regulations consultation
Published: February 24, 2012
Consultation is closing soon on the new draft petroleum and geothermal environmental regulations. The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum…[Read More]
Landfill gas and development near landfills
Published: February 24, 2012
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed…[Read More]
Development pressures on Barrier Reef to be assessed
Published: February 24, 2012
After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine…[Read More]
Draft planning guidelines for Wind farms
Published: February 24, 2012
The Draft NSW Planning Guidelines: Wind Farms have been prepared with a focus on “up-front consultation, clear development approval processes…[Read More]
Inquiry makes recommendations on Orica incident
Published: February 24, 2012
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has…[Read More]
Waste and Environment Levy review
Published: February 24, 2012
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
Chemical spill at Port of Portland
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air…[Read More]
EPA Victoria fines abattoir $6,000 for illegally dumping waste
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA inspected an abattoir prior to a proposed license amendment, when they found large amounts of treated timber, concrete and…[Read More]
