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epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news-media-and-updates/news-and-updates
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16 Apr 2013
Environmental protection actions for managers and business leaders
EPA has released clear advice to help heads of industry lead and promote environmental responsibility, and therefore meet their legal obligations.
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16 Apr 2013
HazWaste funds petroleum gun development
Ziltek Pty Ltd and CSIRO have developed RemScan - a high-tech, hand-held gun for measuring petroleum contamination in soils as part of the HazWaste Fund.
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16 Apr 2013
Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy
The Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy was released on 15 April 2013.
Read more about Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy
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15 Apr 2013
TPI convicted for air pollution and licence breach
Waste company Transpacific Industries Pty Ltd (TPI) has been convicted on two charges brought by EPA Victoria, in relation to pollution of atmosphere and a breach of its EPA licence.
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10 Apr 2013
EPA enforcement action for March
In line with its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, EPA Victoria last month took enforcement action by issuing sanctions or ‘penalties’ to seven companies and individuals across the State.
Read more about EPA enforcement action for March
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9 Apr 2013
EPA offers easy guide to environmental law
Helping businesses and the community understand the Environment Protection Act and how it affects them, EPA's easy to follow guide is now online.
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5 Apr 2013
Melbourne metro environment forum in April
EPA Victoria will update residents of Melbourne’s 21 metropolitan municipalities at an open forum on 15 April, 5-8pm, at EPA Vic 200 Victoria Street, Carlton.
Read more about Melbourne metro environment forum in April
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4 Apr 2013
EPA updates guidelines around buffer zones
EPA has released new separation distance guidelines, assisting developers, local councils and the general public understand environmental risks associated with certain planning and development decisions.
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4 Apr 2013
Odour penalty funds parkland link
Two projects have been funded through a pollution penalty placed by EPA Victoria on Hallam Rd landfill company SITA Australia.
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4 Apr 2013
Steamlined approvals process to benefit business and the economy
EPA has released a review of its approvals processes.
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