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Public consultations provide opportunities for the community and stakeholders to have their say on development proposals being assessed by the Environment Protection Authority - visit the Public Consultations page (2/9/2023)

EPA considers proposal for landfilling at cells 10 and 11, Copping landfill

The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Southern Waste Solutions for disposal of waste (landfilling) into cells 10 and 11 at the Copping Category B landfill at Blue Hills Road, Copping, in the Sorell municipality. (7/9/2023)

EPA considers proposal for East Arm Road Quarry Intensification, Hillwood

The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by East Arm Resources Pty Ltd for East Arm Road Quarry intensification in the George Town municipality. (15/8/2023)

EPA considers proposal for an increase in annual crushing quantities at Peppermint Hill Quarry, Mengha

​​The Environment Protection Authority has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Sustainable Timber Tasmania to increase annual hard rock crushing quantities at an existing forestry quarry at Peppermint Hill, Tierneys Road, Mengha, approximately 13 kilometres south east of Smithton. (9/8/2023)

Have your say on proposed standards for managing PFAS and PeCB

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed management of four chemicals of high environmental risk. (26/7/2023)

EPA considers proposal for a diesel-fuelled boiler at the Greenham Tasmania abattoir in Smithton

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Greenham Tasmania Pty Ltd for a 10MW oil fuelled boiler at their Smithton abattoir and rendering plant. (19/7/2023)

EPA investigates unauthorised disposal of scrap metal processing waste

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the alleged illegal disposal of controlled waste at multiple sites in the State’s North and Northwest. (17/7/2023)

Nominations open until 1 August for the EPA Sustainability Awards (Community & Industry)

Submit a nomination today to recognise and applaud our community champions! (10/7/2023)

You're invited to learn more about Storm Bay science and environmental research

Talk directly to the researchers and get answers to your questions. (26/6/2023)

EPA investigating the unauthorised removal of scrap metal processing waste

The EPA has issued a Direction to the operator of the Launceston site prohibiting removal of waste scrap metal from the site. (23/6/2023)

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