Based on an internal review and industry feedback on the proposed amendment, EPA has made some minor amendments to the Best practice environmental management – Siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills (Landfill BPEM).
The Landfill BPEM is a legislative document published by EPA Victoria and contains required outcomes for best practice environmental management for landfills.
The amendments provide clarity on the application of landfill gas management standards, focusing on:
- landfill gas action levels, and
- technical details for landfill gas bore construction.
The amendments will:
- save the landfill industry money by minimising the costs associated with testing and compliance
- reduce regulatory and compliance burdens while not lessening management standards
- remove any inconsistency and confusion associated with landfill gas management standards.
The updated publication and details of the amendments can be found by visiting EPA Victoria's website.