The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the appropriate conduct of composting works in accordance with the…[Read More]
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New restrictions in place for arsenic-treated timber in NSW
Published: September 28, 2012
New restrictions on the use of copper chrome arsenate (CCA) for treating timber have come into place from July 1,…[Read More]
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]
Minister Burke introduces water amendment Bill to Federal Parliament
Published: September 28, 2012
Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, this week introduced to Federal Parliament the Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit…[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]
Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration
Published: September 28, 2012
The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral…[Read More]
Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development
Published: September 28, 2012
An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to…[Read More]
Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals
Published: September 28, 2012
Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect…[Read More]
