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The Environment Protection Authority's purpose is to protect and enhance the quality of the Tasmanian environment in balance with economic and social values, and the needs of future generations.

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Florfenicol

Florfenicol

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently approved salmon producers using florfenicol. The EPA has developed a new Florfenicol Antibiotic Residue Monitoring Schedule that must be complied with.

Managing Litter & Dumping

Managing Litter & Dumping

Tasmania prides itself on its clean air, water and land, yet litter is often visible in our parks, reserves, and on roadsides.

Residential Noise & Hours of Use

Residential Noise & Hours of Use

Noise regulations allow for noisy activities to be undertaken at reasonable times.

Current Air Quality

Current Air Quality

Real-time air quality data for Tasmania from the BLANkET network of monitoring stations.

Assessment

Assessment

The EPA is responsible for assessing the environmental impacts of new development proposals.

Items of Interest

Assessment Decision

EPA considers proposal for remediation of Nyrstar wharf mid-span at Lutana zinc works

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Nyrstar Hobart Pty Ltd for remediation of the mid-span section of its wharf at the zinc works in Lutana.

Landowners found guilty of running illegal landfill operation in northwest Tasmania following EPA investigation

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded investigations into an illegal landfill operation on rural residential land at Tugrah, south of Devonport, following a successful prosecution in the Devonport Magistrates Court.

EPA considers proposal for Liberty Bell Bay Biochar Production Facility

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded an assessment of a proposal by Liberty Bell Bay PTY LTD for LBB Biochar Production Facility, Bell Bay in George Town.

EPA considers proposal for Porters Bridge Road Quarry Intensification

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Walters Contracting Pty Ltd for the intensification of Porters Bridge Road Quarry in Reedy Marsh.

Scientific analysis confirms fish remains at Verona Sands not linked to a salmon mortality event

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that fish remains reported at Verona Sands on Christmas Day are not indicative of a mortality event involving farmed salmon.

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Consultations

The New Black Biochar Pty Ltd, and Dovetail Timbers Pty Ltd, Sawmill and Pyrolysis Facility, Huonville

The proposal is for two activities; a sawmill and a pyrolysis facility. The land is owned by Dovetail Timbers Pty Ltd, who will operate the proposed sawmill, which has a production capacity of less than 1000 cubic metres per year. The sawmill operation will include milling, machining, kiln drying utilising waste heat from the biochar facility and the production of engineered wood product using glue lamination.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 23/3/2026

MMG Australia Limited, Exe Tailings Storage Facility, Rosebery

The proposal is to construct a new Tailings Storage Facility and associated infrastructure to support the continued operation of the Rosebery Mine.

Draft guidelines open for public comment until: 16/3/2026

Tyrecycle Pty Ltd, Tyre Recycling Facility Upgrade, Bridgewater

The proposal is to increase the processing capacity of existing tyre processing facility located at 3 Weily Park Road, Bridgewater from 5,000 to 10,000 tonnes per annum, and install an additional shredder to enable further processing of pre-shredded tyres.

Case for Assessment closed: 11/2/2026

All consultations, including those recently completed

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We the Environment Protection Authority acknowledge all Aboriginal people; the traditional owners of the Land upon which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.