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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Items of interest, news and media releases from the Environment Protection Authority.

Working together on the clean-up at Emu River, Burnie

Last Friday 24 March, a team of staff from the EPA, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and the Burnie City Council conducted a clean-up at Emu River. (30/3/2023)

Environment Protection Notices

As developments and land use progress there may be reasons to change the originally proposed delivery of a project, particularly for complex projects such as those regulated by the Environment Protection Authority. (22/3/2023)

Future focus for the EPA Air Monitoring Service

The EPA has engaged KPMG to assist in preparing a business case to ensure our current air quality monitoring service is sustainable and fit for purpose into the future. (28/2/2023)

EPA issues direction to Recycal Pty Ltd

The EPA has issued a direction to Recycal under section 92(1)(l) of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. (8/2/2023)

EPA releases report on the Plenty River health monitoring

The Environment Protection Authority engaged the Water Management and Assessment Branch of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania to undertake river health monitoring in the Plenty River in September 2020. (25/1/2023)

EPA welcomes decision on Recycal Pty Ltd

The Environment Protection Authority welcomes the decision of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in relation to the regulation of the Rocherlea site of Recycal Pty Ltd. (10/1/2023)

EPA considers proposal for Artec Woodchip Mill Upgrade, Bell Bay

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Artec Pty Ltd for the upgrade of its woodchip mill at Bell Bay in George Town Council municipality. (3/1/2023)

EPA Board considers proposal for Robbins Island Renewable Energy Park

The Board of the Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by ACEN Robbins Island Pty Ltd for the Robbins Island Renewable Energy Park in the Circular Head municipality. (8/12/2022)

EPA considers proposal for Infrastructure upgrade to East Arm Quarry, Hillwood

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal East Arm Resources Pty Ltd for Infrastructure upgrade to East Arm Quarry, Hillwood in George Town municipality. (2/12/2022)

EPA walks for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

EPA staff joined their Tasmanian Government colleagues at the Walk for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. (29/11/2022)

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