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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – VICTORIA

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Interim position statement on PFAS – released

EPA Victoria has released an interim position statement on PFAS.  The purpose of this interim position statement is to outline…[Read More]

Tyre stockpiling and failing to reduce a fire hazard results in significant fine for company and Director

A company and its Director who took over a 9,500 tonne tyre stockpile and failed to reduce its fire hazard,…[Read More]

Obligations for owners of former landfills will continue long after they have closed

A Victorian council has been fined more than $8,000 for breaching environmental licence conditions at its former Landfill.EPA Victoria had…[Read More]

Air monitoring report 2018 – Compliance with the Ambient Air Quality NEPM

The Air monitoring report 2018 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure has been released. It presents…[Read More]

EPA Victoria’s Charter of Consultation – Open for comment

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) seeks your comment on the draft Charter of Consultation. The draft Charter describes the purpose of…[Read More]

Planning guidance: Managing the risk of contamination at shooting ranges

EPA Victoria has released the Planning guidance: Managing the risk of contamination at shooting ranges to provide information to land…[Read More]

Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste (PIW)

EPA Victoria has released a new guideline – the Permit to transport prescribed industrial waste.  The guideline explains EPA’s vehicle…[Read More]

Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019 – in Victorian Parliament

The Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019 is currently before the Victorian Parliament.  In brief, it sets out the purpose of the Bill,…[Read More]

Finalists announced for 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Awards

The Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards have announced their finalists for 2019. The annual Awards recognise Victorians who are leading the way…[Read More]

Release of proposed Environment Protection Regulations and Environment Reference Standards (ERS) – Have your say!

Effective July 2020, the new Victorian environment protection laws will come into effect.EPA Victoria has released the subordinate legislation and…[Read More]

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