State Government of Victoria

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• 31 May 2018 EPA considers aircon-friendly residential noise regulations EPA has flagged some changes to residential noise regulations, and is looking closely at how long and how late we can use our air conditioners in summer. The regulations cover noise from a range of common household items, including air conditioners. Read more about EPA considers aircon-friendly residential noise regulations
• 31 May 2018 Energy Brix application to build asbestos landfill site at Morwell approved by EPA As required by the Environment Protection Act 1970, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has considered an application from Energy Brix Australia Corporation Pty Ltd (EBAC) to construct an asbestos landfill facility on the site of the old Morwell power station. Read more about Energy Brix application to build asbestos landfill site at Morwell approved by EPA
• 31 May 2018 EPA receives 12 Apostles development application Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has received a works approval* application from 12 Apostles Hot Springs Pty Ltd to construct onsite waste water treatment plants. These will service a proposed geothermal hot springs project on Booringa Road, Princetown. Read more about EPA receives 12 Apostles development application
• 31 May 2018 EPA considers Australian Paper energy from waste application Paper Australia Pty Ltd (Australian Paper) has lodged a works approval application with Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) seeking to develop a large-scale energy from waste facility in Victoria. Read more about EPA considers Australian Paper energy from waste application
• 30 May 2018 Alcoa Anglesea Demolition Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) attended today’s (30 May) planned demolition of the Anglesea power station via controlled implosion to ensure compliance with the relevant EPA regulations. Read more about Alcoa Anglesea Demolition
• 30 May 2018 EPA gives Council the power on oBikes EPA has laid down the rules on Melbourne’s controversial oBikes, giving the company clear deadlines for removing the yellow rental bikes when they are dumped or damaged, and empowering the City of Melbourne to issue fines if they don’t. Read more about EPA gives Council the power on oBikes
• 29 May 2018 Building in Darebin, Hume, Moreland or Whittlesea? Build Aware Building sites in the Cities of Darebin, Hume, Moreland and Whittlesea are the subject of a multi-regulator compliance blitz this week as part of the Build Aware campaign to increase builder awareness of environment, safety and building regulations. Read more about Building in Darebin, Hume, Moreland or Whittlesea? Build Aware
• 24 May 2018 EPA testing for noisy vehicles in Lygon Street EPA and Victoria Police have conducted a roadside operation targeting noisy vehicles in Lygon Street, Carlton, and found one of the loudest motorcycles EPA staff had ever heard. Read more about EPA testing for noisy vehicles in Lygon Street
• 23 May 2018 Dandenong Creek pollution - EPA calls for public's help Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) will take the unusual step of taking local advertising space and calling for the local community to help solve who is behind the chemical dumping that polluted Dandenong Creek last weekend (19 May). Read more about Dandenong Creek pollution - EPA calls for public's help
• 23 May 2018 EPA welcomes new Governing Board Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s appointment of a Governing Board following an intensive selection process. Read more about EPA welcomes new Governing Board