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EPA sets nitrogen limit for Long Bay fish farm

A Total Permissible Dissolved Nitrogen Output (TPDNO) of 48 tonnes has been set until 31 July 2027 for Tassal’s Marine Farming Lease 55 at Long Bay, Port Arthur. (1/9/2026)

Updated plans for dissolved oxygen in Macquarie Harbour

New plans approved by the EPA will strengthen measures to protect dissolved oxygen levels in Macquarie Harbour. (2/9/2026)

Recycal Rocherlea - EPA ban on scrap metal shredding reinstated

The EPA has reinstated the ban on scrap metal shredding at the Recycal Pty Ltd facility at Rocherlea in Northern Tasmania. (27/7/2026)

Final call for entries

Tasmanian businesses delivering innovative sustainability initiatives are encouraged to put their achievements in the spotlight, with nominations for the 2026 EPA Sustainability Awards closing on Tuesday 4 August 2026. (20/7/2026)

Burn Brighter This Winter: Small changes, cleaner air

This year, the EPA is asking everyone to Burn Brighter This Winter by making a few simple changes that can reduce wood smoke and improve air quality. (13/7/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Whale Point Nursery Facility Intensification and Expansion, Port Huon

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Huon Aquaculture Company for an intensification and expansion of Whale Point Nursery Facility at Port Huon. (10/7/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Boys Road Quarry intensification, Forest

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by SW & AJ Barker to upgrade an existing level 1 siltstone and dolomite quarry to a level 2 activity at Forest. (10/7/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Local Meat Co, Claude Rd Abattoir

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Local Meat Co Pty Ltd for the expansion of an abattoir in the Kentish Council municipality. (9/7/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Tyre Recycling Facility, Rocherlea

A delegate of the EPA Board has concluded assessment of a proposal by ELT Recycling Australia Pty Ltd for a Tyre Recycling Facility at Rocherlea, Launceston. (9/7/2026)

EPA considers proposal for Purdys Road Quarry Expansion, Smithton

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Allan Lord Holdings Pty Ltd to expand the existing Purdys Road Quarry. (2/7/2026)

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