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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – NEW SOUTH WALES

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Waste disposal/recycling company fined over chemical storage breach

During an inspection by NSW EPA in October 2020, NSW EPA officers found instances of alleged poor environmental management, including…[Read More]

Report on NSW Solid Waste Landfills – compliance audit program

NSW EPA has released the Solid waste landfills – compliance audit program report that summaries the findings of a compliance…[Read More]

The Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021

The NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021 amends the NSW Protection of the…[Read More]

New reports relating to Captains Flat contamination

This week, NSW EPA released two new publications that relate to the contamination at and around the Captains Flat area…[Read More]

Prosecution for rogue Operator for fake information about asbestos-contaminated waste disposal

A NSW contractor who was paid nearly a quarter of a million dollars to take asbestos contaminated soil to a…[Read More]

$24 Million for Councils to better separate wastes

The NSW Government has announced $24 million in funding to support local councils and the alternative waste industry improve kerbside…[Read More]

Have your say: Financial assurance estimation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on a draft financial assurance policy and guideline to ensure that those…[Read More]

New Renewable Energy Sector Board for NSW

The NSW Government has unveiled the State’s first Renewable Energy Sector Board.Energy Minister Matt Kean said the Renewable Energy Sector…[Read More]

Developer hit with over $1M in clean-up costs

A developer in Newcastle has been ordered to pay more than $1 million to clean-up a that was allegedly used…[Read More]

Update on Forestry Regulation: NSW EPA statement released

NSW EPA has been advised by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) that they will shortly revert to operating under the…[Read More]

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