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COVID-19 and your environmental responsibilities

EPA Tasmania continues to monitor work, health and safety considerations of its staff, as well as providing regulatory activities in light of the coronavirus. Business and community stakeholders can follow EPA Tasmania’s web page for updates​​. (20/3/2020)

EPA considers proposal for increase in materials handling, Calder Road Sand Washery

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by DJ Rowell for an increase in materials handling at Calder Road in Waratah Wynyard Council. (20/2/2020)

Review of Tasmanian and International Regulatory Requirements for Salmonid Aquaculture

The EPA has prepared a draft review of Tasmanian and international regulatory requirements for the Salmon Industry, which will guide the development of new environmental standards and underpin the environmental sustainability of salmon farming in Tasmania. (20/2/2020)

EPA considers proposal for Williams' Quarry, Campania

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by CA and SM Williams for Williams' Quarry, Campania in the Southern Midlands municipality. (19/2/2020)

EPA considers proposed increased production at Moina Quarry

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Kentish Construction Pty Ltd (trading as Treloar Transport) in Kentish municipality. (28/1/2020)

EPA considers proposal for Cross Laminated Timber Panel Facility, Wynyard

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by CLTP Panel Products Pty Ltd for a Cross Laminated Timber Panel Facility at Waterworth St, Wynyard. (28/1/2020)

EPA considers proposal for sand extraction at Manuka Park, Waterhouse

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assesssment of a proposal by Ms Elizabeth Hall for sand extraction in the Dorset municipality. (15/1/2020)

Announcing the 2019 Winner of the EPA Sustainability Award

The EPA congratulates Lion Dairy & Drinks of Lenah Valley on winning this year’s EPA Sustainability Award for its commitment to cleaner production, waste minimisation and environmental sustainability. (26/11/2019)

EPA considers proposal for a Recirculating Aquaculture System Hatchery at Hamilton

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Tassal Operations Pty Ltd for a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Hatchery between Hamilton and Ouse in Central Highlands municipality. (15/11/2019)

EPA releases progress update on the Tasmanian PFAS Action Plan

The EPA has released a progress update on the Tasmanian Action Plan for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) on behalf of the Government’s Interagency PFAS Steering Committee, which approved the update in August 2019. (13/11/2019)