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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

EPA News

Update on florfenicol environmental monitoring in southern Tasmania

The EPA has continued to review environmental monitoring data following the release of its Preliminary analysis of environmental samples for florfenicol in southern Tasmania.

EPA considers proposal for Stonehenge Quarry increase in extraction and materials handling

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Southern Midlands Council for Stonehenge Quarry.

EPA considers proposal for Tassal Operations Pty Ltd fish processing factory upgrade, Dover

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Tassal Operations Pty Ltd for a fish processing factory upgrade in the Huon Valley.

EPA considers proposal for increase in production capacity at Exton Quarry

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Cresswell’s Transport Pty Ltd for an increase in the maximum extraction and processing limits at the Exton Quarry in Meander Valley.

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.

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Consultations

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 closed: 16/3/2026

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

Southern Marine ShipLift Pty Ltd, Depth Management Dredging, Kings Wharf, Invermay

Southern Marine ShipLift Pty Ltd is proposing to continue periodic dredging of 750 cubic metres of new silt material annually, beneath the ShipLift to maintain shipyard operations as required.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 7/4/2026

Southern Waste Solutions, Lutana Waste Transfer Station, Lutana Resource Recovery Works

Southern Waste Solutions is proposing to change the use of the Lutana Waste Transfer Station to allow for resource recovery works on up to 90,000 tonnes of waste per year on the existing site. The recovery works would operate in parallel with the existing waste transfer station. Waste will be separated and processed into product streams for reuse where possible.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 13/4/2026

All consultations, including those recently completed

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