The NSW Government has issued all open-cut mines with pollution control conditions aimed at cutting dust emissions by about 20…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES: Recommendaion Separation Distances for Industrial Residual Air Emissions Guidelines
Published: March 8, 2013
EPA Victoria has recently released this new guideline, Recommended Separation Distances for Industrial Residual Air Emissions. “This guideline provides advice…[Read More]
New regulation to maintain the UHAQMN
Published: March 1, 2013
The coal and power industries in NSW will continue to fund the operation of the Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring…[Read More]
Impacts of air pollution and noise emissions in Francis St, Yarraville
Published: February 1, 2013
EPA Victoria has been monitoring and investigating the impacts of air pollution and noise emissions from trucks and cars, in…[Read More]
Orica fined for cyanide release
Published: November 9, 2012
Chemical manufacturer Orica has been ordered to help fund turtle research, conservation and water monitoring initiatives in Gladstone Harbour following…[Read More]
Wood smoke reduction: funding and discussion paper
Published: October 19, 2012
NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced more than $1 million funding for local councils to create wood-smoke reduction initiatives.…[Read More]
New Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) effective 4 October 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
The new Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) came into effect on 4 October 2012. The new policy replaces…[Read More]
Draft Guideline for Environmental Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions – released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation.…[Read More]
Funding for the Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network
Published: October 12, 2012
Consultation on proposed regulation Consultation is occurring on proposed changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009,…[Read More]
Study released on air quality and noise impacts of vehicles in Yarraville
Published: October 5, 2012
EPA Victoria has released its first 3 month report, of a 12 month program, to monitor air quality and noise…[Read More]
