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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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Current Air Quality

Real-time air quality data for Tasmania from the BLANkET network of monitoring stations.

Residential Noise & Hours of Use

Noise regulations allow for noisy activities to be undertaken at reasonable times.

Tasmania's response to Bird Flu (avian influenza)

The Tasmanian Avian Influenza Readiness and Response Plan is being led by Biosecurity Tasmania. The EPA will support response efforts where appropriate to help protect the environment. More information can be found on the NRE Tas website.

Florfenicol

The antibiotic florfenicol was used under Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) permit to combat P. salmonis in farmed finfish between November 2025 and March 2026.

Assessment

The EPA is responsible for assessing the environmental impacts of new development proposals.

Items of Interest

EPA considers proposal for 2/5 Dam Tailings Storage Facility - Stage 2: Subaerial Deposition & Conceptual Closure, Rosebery

The Board of the EPA has completed its assessment of a proposal by MMG Australia Ltd to modify operations at the 2/5 Dam Tailings Storage Facility at Rosebery and implement a dry closure system to support the facility's long-term rehabilitation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Consultations

Greenham Tasmania Pty Ltd, Greenham Smithton Facility Upgrade, Smithton Abattoir

Greenham Tasmania Pty Ltd is proposing to construct replacement operational facilities and demolish redundant infrastructure at the Smithton Abattoir, located off the Bass Highway, approximately 1.5km south of Smithton. There is no change in production volumes proposed.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 26/10/2026

Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, Lonnavale Broodstock RAS and Pre-Smolt Facility, Lonnavale

The proposed project is for the development of a new recirculated aquaculture system (RAS) facility to house up to 94.5 tonnes of broodstock for egg production. It will involve: • the installation of a new shed to house three new RAS tank arrays and associated elements • replacement and upgrade of the existing sludge handling and treatment system • upgrade of the existing water offtake infrastructure • upgrade of the existing effluent treatment system, including the construction of a new settlement/storage dam • upgrade of the power supply. The facility is proposed to be co-located on the same title as Huon Aquaculture’s existing Lonnavale Hatchery Facility at 1374 Lonnavale Road, Lonnavale TAS 7109.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 5/11/2026

Copper Mines of Tasmania, Mt Lyell Mine Queenstown, New Processing Plant

Copper Mines of Tasmania are proposing the construction of a new processing plant at Mt Lyell Mine, Queenstown. The processing plant will be relocated closer to key infrastructure and use the same process flow as the existing plant. The new plant will be modernised to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Case for Assessment open for public comment until: 10/11/2026

All consultations, including those recently completed

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