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EPA Tasmania's advice on COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities. EPA Annual Report 2019-20. Read about the activities and achievements of the Board and Director, and the staff of EPA Tasmania in the last financial year. New EPA Board Members appointed. The new Board took up ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary UPC ROBBINS ISLAND PTY LTD, JIM'S PLAIN RENEWABLE ENERGYSEE MORE ON

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FACT SHEET - RULES FOR BACKYARD BURNING Rules for Backyard Burning (cont.) EPA Tasmania, June 2019 (Penalty units updated July 2020) 3. snapped or broken is not dry enough to burn. Green leaves and branches also indicate the material is APPROVED MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR CLINICAL AND RELATED WASTE Section A – DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ‘Clinical and related waste’ is a collective term applied to materials generated by the healthcare industry and other similar NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as

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EPA Tasmania's advice on COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities. EPA Annual Report 2019-20. Read about the activities and achievements of the Board and Director, and the staff of EPA Tasmania in the last financial year. New EPA Board Members appointed. The new Board took up ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary UPC ROBBINS ISLAND PTY LTD, JIM'S PLAIN RENEWABLE ENERGYSEE MORE ON

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FACT SHEET - RULES FOR BACKYARD BURNING Rules for Backyard Burning (cont.) EPA Tasmania, June 2019 (Penalty units updated July 2020) 3. snapped or broken is not dry enough to burn. Green leaves and branches also indicate the material is APPROVED MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR CLINICAL AND RELATED WASTE Section A – DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ‘Clinical and related waste’ is a collective term applied to materials generated by the healthcare industry and other similar NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. NOISE - EPA TASMANIA The management and regulation of noise in Tasmania is provided by the Noise EPP, EMPCA, and the Noise Regulations. The EPA has both regulatory and advisory roles in relation to noise. There are many measures of noise but environmental noise is normally measured in dB (A). Contact points for various types of noise issues. RESIDENTIAL NOISE AND HOURS OF USE * refer to regulation 14 for conditions applying to use of machinery outside these hours. Any noise may be unreasonable. Noise occurring at any time, including within the Permissible Hours of Use, can still be determined as unreasonable, as can noise from equipment not listed in the Noise Regulations.. Section 53 of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 allows for the REQUIRED APPROVALS & AUTHORISATIONS FOR CONTROLLED WASTE Required information for an application . Any application for approval to handle a controlled waste (either to EPA Tasmania or a council) will require information including: Contact name, fax number and telephone number of the waste producer or receiving facility operator. Type of waste to be disposed of, treated, recycled, etc. ASSESSMENTS IN PROGRESS Assessments in Progress. The proponent of each individual proposal is required to prepare the case for assessment in accordance with guidelines issued by the Board of the EPA. For proposals where it is deemed appropriate, public comment is invited on the draft guidelines. Once the case for assessment is submitted to the EPA , in the form of

an

THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SYSTEM (RMPS) In 1993, the Tasmanian Government introduced legislation as part of a framework called the Resource Management and Planning System. All elements of the RMPS are linked through common objectives, which are listed as a schedule in each relevant Act. WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as REVIEW OF TASMANIAN AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY Adaptive management A process for refining resource management by learning from management outcomes. Anaerobic The absence of oxygen. Anoxic events Occurs when a water body becomes completely depleted of

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RILEY MINE PROJECT TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT pitt&sherry ref: HB11411H001 TIA 31P Rev 06/AJM/jw 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Background Venture Minerals Ltd is proposing to develop a direct

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EPA Tasmania's advice on COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities. EPA Annual Report 2019-20. Read about the activities and achievements of the Board and Director, and the staff of EPA Tasmania in the last financial year. New EPA Board Members appointed. The new Board took up ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary UPC ROBBINS ISLAND PTY LTD, JIM'S PLAIN RENEWABLE ENERGYSEE MORE ON

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FACT SHEET - RULES FOR BACKYARD BURNING Rules for Backyard Burning (cont.) EPA Tasmania, June 2019 (Penalty units updated July 2020) 3. snapped or broken is not dry enough to burn. Green leaves and branches also indicate the material is APPROVED MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR CLINICAL AND RELATED WASTE Section A – DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ‘Clinical and related waste’ is a collective term applied to materials generated by the healthcare industry and other similar NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as

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EPA Tasmania's advice on COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities. EPA Annual Report 2019-20. Read about the activities and achievements of the Board and Director, and the staff of EPA Tasmania in the last financial year. New EPA Board Members appointed. The new Board took up ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary UPC ROBBINS ISLAND PTY LTD, JIM'S PLAIN RENEWABLE ENERGYSEE MORE ON

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FACT SHEET - RULES FOR BACKYARD BURNING Rules for Backyard Burning (cont.) EPA Tasmania, June 2019 (Penalty units updated July 2020) 3. snapped or broken is not dry enough to burn. Green leaves and branches also indicate the material is APPROVED MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR CLINICAL AND RELATED WASTE Section A – DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ‘Clinical and related waste’ is a collective term applied to materials generated by the healthcare industry and other similar NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. NOISE - EPA TASMANIA The management and regulation of noise in Tasmania is provided by the Noise EPP, EMPCA, and the Noise Regulations. The EPA has both regulatory and advisory roles in relation to noise. There are many measures of noise but environmental noise is normally measured in dB (A). Contact points for various types of noise issues. RESIDENTIAL NOISE AND HOURS OF USE * refer to regulation 14 for conditions applying to use of machinery outside these hours. Any noise may be unreasonable. Noise occurring at any time, including within the Permissible Hours of Use, can still be determined as unreasonable, as can noise from equipment not listed in the Noise Regulations.. Section 53 of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 allows for the REQUIRED APPROVALS & AUTHORISATIONS FOR CONTROLLED WASTE Required information for an application . Any application for approval to handle a controlled waste (either to EPA Tasmania or a council) will require information including: Contact name, fax number and telephone number of the waste producer or receiving facility operator. Type of waste to be disposed of, treated, recycled, etc. ASSESSMENTS IN PROGRESS Assessments in Progress. The proponent of each individual proposal is required to prepare the case for assessment in accordance with guidelines issued by the Board of the EPA. For proposals where it is deemed appropriate, public comment is invited on the draft guidelines. Once the case for assessment is submitted to the EPA , in the form of

an

THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SYSTEM (RMPS) In 1993, the Tasmanian Government introduced legislation as part of a framework called the Resource Management and Planning System. All elements of the RMPS are linked through common objectives, which are listed as a schedule in each relevant Act. WASTE A TEACHING MANUAL www.epa.tas.go v.au Depar tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment About this Resource Waste – A Teaching Manual provides a sequence of pedagogically aligned, hands-on waste-related teaching units for primary B G AND J M BARWICK PTY LTD, BRIDGEWATER COMPOST FACILITY The Proposal. B G and J M Barwick Pty Ltd has proposed to establish a vegetation waste conversion facility adjacent to an existing landscape supply yard on the fringe of the Industrial Estate in Bridgewater. NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL 2008 Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as REVIEW OF TASMANIAN AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY Adaptive management A process for refining resource management by learning from management outcomes. Anaerobic The absence of oxygen. Anoxic events Occurs when a water body becomes completely depleted of

oxygen.

ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

CONTROLLED WASTE

Controlled waste is the most hazardous category of waste and includes those wastes that exhibit toxicity, chemical or biological reactivity, environmental persistence, or the

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Acts & Regulations. The Acts. EMPCA is part of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System, and provides the legislative framework for environmental management and pollution control in the State. Environmental Licenses Regulations. The Litter Act 2007 is Tasmania's key litter legislation. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing POLLUTION INCIDENTS, NOTIFICATIONS & COMPLAINTS Pollution Incidents, Notifications & Complaints. These pages contain information about pollution incidents and how to either notify of a pollution incident or how to lodge a complaint. Information is also provided on a person’s duty to notify of a pollution event and STATE STORMWATER STRATEGY The State Stormwater Strategy (December 2010) is a useful tool to help protect Tasmania’s waterways from the negative effects of stormwater runoff. State Stormwater Strategy - December 2010 (2Mb) Note: this older document does not meet current accessibility standards. It has out-of-date contact details - see below for current contact NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as APPENDIX E – GEOMORPHOLOGY REPORT 4 | GHD | Report for Bluestone Mines Tasmania Pty Ltd - D Dam Tailings Storage Facility , 32/16878 1. Introduction 1.1 Background This document is intended to provide supporting information for the Development Proposal and Environmental Management Plan (DPEMP) for the proposed D-Dam tailings storage facility at WHALE POINT SALMON NURSERY Environmental Assessment Report Huon Aquaculture Group Limited – Whale Point, Port Huon 1 1 Approvals process On 10 April 2017, a permit application in ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. Under Tasmania's Resource Management and Planning System, the Board of the EPA has statutory responsibility for environmental impact assessment of proposed developments and activities that may have significant impact on environmental quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environment protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. Its focus is the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm, particularly from pollution and waste.

CONTROLLED WASTE

Controlled waste is the most hazardous category of waste and includes those wastes that exhibit toxicity, chemical or biological reactivity, environmental persistence, or the

ACTS & REGULATIONS

Acts & Regulations. The Acts. EMPCA is part of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System, and provides the legislative framework for environmental management and pollution control in the State. Environmental Licenses Regulations. The Litter Act 2007 is Tasmania's key litter legislation. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing POLLUTION INCIDENTS, NOTIFICATIONS & COMPLAINTS Pollution Incidents, Notifications & Complaints. These pages contain information about pollution incidents and how to either notify of a pollution incident or how to lodge a complaint. Information is also provided on a person’s duty to notify of a pollution event and STATE STORMWATER STRATEGY The State Stormwater Strategy (December 2010) is a useful tool to help protect Tasmania’s waterways from the negative effects of stormwater runoff. State Stormwater Strategy - December 2010 (2Mb) Note: this older document does not meet current accessibility standards. It has out-of-date contact details - see below for current contact NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL Noise Measurement Procedures Manual – Second Edition (July 2008) - 2 - 1.2 Application of measurement procedures The procedures in this Manual are presented as APPENDIX E – GEOMORPHOLOGY REPORT 4 | GHD | Report for Bluestone Mines Tasmania Pty Ltd - D Dam Tailings Storage Facility , 32/16878 1. Introduction 1.1 Background This document is intended to provide supporting information for the Development Proposal and Environmental Management Plan (DPEMP) for the proposed D-Dam tailings storage facility at WHALE POINT SALMON NURSERY Environmental Assessment Report Huon Aquaculture Group Limited – Whale Point, Port Huon 1 1 Approvals process On 10 April 2017, a permit application in

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EPA Tasmania's advice on COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities. EPA Annual Report 2019-20. Read about the activities and achievements of the Board and Director, and the staff of EPA Tasmania in the last financial year. New EPA Board Members appointed. The new Board took up

SITE INFORMATION

Site Information. The EPA regulates over 500 premises across the State for a wide range of 'environmentally relevant' activities, including industrial premises (Level 2 Activities) and contaminated sites, under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. The EPA also regulates over 500 sites with underground petroleum storage REQUIRED APPROVALS & AUTHORISATIONS FOR CONTROLLED WASTE Required information for an application . Any application for approval to handle a controlled waste (either to EPA Tasmania or a council) will require information including: Contact name, fax number and telephone number of the waste producer or receiving facility operator. Type of waste to be disposed of, treated, recycled, etc. RECYCLING - EPA TASMANIA Th ere are a few councils in Tasmania, including the City of Launceston and the City of Hobart , who offer to receive and recycle miscellaneous 'difficult' items such as batteries, x-rays, coffee pods, fluorescent tubes, stationery, oral care products and mobile phones in their respective council chambers.

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Guidance for Land Use Planners. This document provides guidance to land use planners on the environmental impact assessment process conducted by the Environment Protection Authority Board (the EPA Board). It describes the assessment process and responsibilities of the EPA Board and Planning Authorities under the Environmental

Management and

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing CONTAMINATED LAND ISSUES Hydrocarbon (fuel) contamination associated with the former Service Station at 44 Tasman Highway, Orford was detected below the surface in some places along a section of the Prosser River foreshore known as Radar Beach. Lutana and Parts of Hobart's Eastern Shore. Metal-rich dust blowing from historic stockpiles on the Zinc Works site at Lutana

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Compliance and Incident Response 134 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6165 4599 Fax: 03 6173 0254 Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au STATE STORMWATER STRATEGY The State Stormwater Strategy (December 2010) is a useful tool to help protect Tasmania’s waterways from the negative effects of stormwater runoff. State Stormwater Strategy - December 2010 (2Mb) Note: this older document does not meet current accessibility standards. It has out-of-date contact details - see below for current contact B G AND J M BARWICK PTY LTD, BRIDGEWATER COMPOST FACILITY The Proposal. B G and J M Barwick Pty Ltd has proposed to establish a vegetation waste conversion facility adjacent to an existing landscape supply yard on the fringe of the Industrial Estate in Bridgewater. ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. The EPA is responsible for assessing the environmental impacts of new development proposals, particularly their management of

potential impacts

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION A number of acts and policies underpin Tasmania’s environmental management and pollution control systems. A range of acts and regulations are supported by State Policies and Environment Protection Policies, while National Environment Protection Policies also provide national consistency across a

ACTS & REGULATIONS

The Acts. Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act EMPCA is part of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System, and provides the legislative framework for environmental management and pollution control in the State.

CONTROLLED WASTE

Controlled waste is the most hazardous category of waste and includes those wastes that exhibit toxicity, chemical or biological reactivity, environmental persistence, or the POLLUTION INCIDENTS, NOTIFICATIONS & COMPLAINTS These pages contain information about pollution incidents and how to either notify of a pollution incident or how to lodge a complaint. Information is also provided on a person’s duty to notify of a pollution event and the role of EPA Tasmania in incident response.

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Salmon Environmental Management Section 134 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6165 4604 Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au REVIEW OF TASMANIAN AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY Adaptive management A process for refining resource management by learning from management outcomes. Anaerobic The absence of oxygen. Anoxic events Occurs when a water body becomes completely depleted of

oxygen.

ASSESSMENT - EPA TASMANIA Assessment. The EPA is responsible for assessing the environmental impacts of new development proposals, particularly their management of

potential impacts

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION A number of acts and policies underpin Tasmania’s environmental management and pollution control systems. A range of acts and regulations are supported by State Policies and Environment Protection Policies, while National Environment Protection Policies also provide national consistency across a

ACTS & REGULATIONS

The Acts. Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act EMPCA is part of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System, and provides the legislative framework for environmental management and pollution control in the State.

CONTROLLED WASTE

Controlled waste is the most hazardous category of waste and includes those wastes that exhibit toxicity, chemical or biological reactivity, environmental persistence, or the POLLUTION INCIDENTS, NOTIFICATIONS & COMPLAINTS These pages contain information about pollution incidents and how to either notify of a pollution incident or how to lodge a complaint. Information is also provided on a person’s duty to notify of a pollution event and the role of EPA Tasmania in incident response.

BEMP MONITORING

Salmon Environmental Management Section 134 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6165 4604 Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au REVIEW OF TASMANIAN AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY Adaptive management A process for refining resource management by learning from management outcomes. Anaerobic The absence of oxygen. Anoxic events Occurs when a water body becomes completely depleted of

oxygen.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LEGISLATION A number of acts and policies underpin Tasmania’s environmental management and pollution control systems. A range of acts and regulations are supported by State Policies and Environment Protection Policies, while National Environment Protection Policies also provide national consistency across a ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL ACT 1994 Overview; Legislation Online; Guidance Documents; Regulations; Environment Protection Policies; Further Information; Overview. The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

The following guidance documents are available for proponents of projects requiring assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 and for those wishing to make a submission to the EPA Board/Council during the assessment process. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Salmon Environmental Management Section 134 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6165 4604 Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au REQUIRED APPROVALS & AUTHORISATIONS FOR CONTROLLED WASTE The following information does not describe requirements for the transport of controlled wastes. Other handling of controlled waste (production, receipt, storage, reuse, recycling, reprocessing, salvage, incineration, treatment, disposal or use for energy recovery) requires approval in accordance with the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Waste Management) Regulations 2020 (the STATE STORMWATER STRATEGY The State Stormwater Strategy (December 2010) is a useful tool to help protect Tasmania’s waterways from the negative effects of stormwater

runoff.

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Compliance and Incident Response 134 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6165 4599 Fax: 03 6173 0254 Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au B G AND J M BARWICK PTY LTD, BRIDGEWATER COMPOST FACILITY The Proposal. B G and J M Barwick Pty Ltd has proposed to establish a vegetation waste conversion facility adjacent to an existing landscape supply yard on the fringe of the Industrial Estate in Bridgewater. RULES FOR WOOD-FIRED HEATING & COOKING Rules for Wood-Fired Heating & Cooking (cont.) EPA Tasmania, June 2019 (Penalty units updated July 2020) 2. applies if you are buying one from a friend or online source. WHALE POINT SALMON NURSERY Environmental Assessment Report Huon Aquaculture Group Limited – Whale Point, Port Huon 1 1 Approvals process On 10 April 2017, a permit application in Skip to main content Skip to navigation

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