NEWS
Updated Guidelines for Consultants Reporting on Contaminated Land
The Guidelines for Consultants Reporting on Contaminated Land form part of a series of statutory guidelines made or approved by the EPA to support the administration of the CLM Act. The newly updated guidelines were released on 4th April 2020 and came […]
ACLCA NSW response to COVID-19
NSW Health response and company responses to the spread of COVID-19 are rapidly evolving.
NSW EPA is seeking feedback on updated guidelines
NSW EPA is currently seeking feedback on updated components of the Contaminated Land Guidelines
Consultation on Draft of Version 2 of PFAS NEMP – EPA VIC
The PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) was published in February 2018 following agreement by all Australian Environment Ministers. The Heads of EPAs (HEPA) National Chemicals Working Group (NCWG) has been working since to clarify and expand on the guidance in the NEMP. […]
NSW EPA – UPSS Stakeholder Briefing and Discussion Forum
On 1 September 2019, the regulation of underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) in NSW will become a shared responsibility between the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and local councils. The NSW EPA is holding a briefing and discussion forum for the […]
Consultation of draft of version 2 of the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan
The PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) was published in February 2018 following agreement by all Australian Environment Ministers. The Heads of EPAs (HEPA) National Chemicals Working Group (NCWG) has been working since then to clarify and expand on the […]
2018 Changes to the EP&A Act – Planning Certificates
In November 2017 the NSW Government passed legislation to update the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The changes to the Act commenced on Thursday 1 March 2018. The Department of Planning and Environment have created a Guide to […]
New Contaminated Land Notification Form
The NSW EPA has recently approved an updated Contaminated Land Notification Form (‘Section 60’ form). The form now includes a link to the Duty to Report Contamination Guidelines and requests supporting sources of information. You can download the new Contaminated Land Notification Form here or from the EPA Website.
ANZECC Guideline Update
It is understood that The Australian New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality currently undergoing revision has been approved by the Commonwealth and is currently with State jurisdictions for approval prior to finalisation. Significant changes to water and […]