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Important to note:
The following regulations have been updated:
- Environment Protection (Fees and Levy) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (General) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (Exempt Classes of Persons and Activities) Regulations 2001
- Environment Protection (Site Contamination) Regulations 2008
- Environment Protection (Beverage Container) Regulations 2008
In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Cattle feedlots
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Cattle feedlots can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Guidelines for establishment and operation of cattle feedlots in South Australia
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.02.06)
The guidelines are intended to assist orderly development and economic operation of feedlots while minimising their environmental impact.
Myponga workshop to reduce cattle risk to human water supplies, 28 October 2008
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 28.10.08)
A workshop for landholders and residents of the Myponga Reservoir Catchment is being held on Wednesday 5 November to identify options for improving the quality of water in the catchment.
Reclaimed water irrigation of pasture for grazing of cattle and pigs
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.08.05)
EPA 189/05: Advice on the use of water reclaimed from treated sewage effluent for irrigating pastures.
guide_reclaimed.pdf (137.7 kb)
On-farm disposal of fire- and drought-affected carcasses
Document: Waste - Information sheet (published 01.01.07)
EPA 682/07—This information sheet explains how to dispose of large numbers of sheep and cattle carcasses that have resulted from drought conditions or fire.
Proposed licence fee structure under the Environment Protection Act 1993 for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to inland water
Document: Licensing - Public Consultation (published 07.05.12)
The EPA seeks your views regarding the proposed licence fee structure under the Environment Protection Act 1993 for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to inland waters and land.
State of the Environment SA Report 2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 28.06.11)
Land Resources
Guideline for Stockpile Management - Waste and Waste Derived Products for Recycling and Reuse
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.09.10)
This guideline outlines the potential risks associated with the stockpiling of wastes and waste derived products and provides guidance on the appropriate and relevant controls to reduce those risks.
guidelines_stockpile.pdf (586.6 kb)
Airwatch: who cares about our air?
Document: Air - Other (published 31.08.10)
Airwatch: who cares about our air? A workbook on air pollution for primary schools
Standard for the production and use of waste derived soil enhancer
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 06.04.10)
This standard describes the information and processes that are required by the EPA to support the beneficial recycling of waste by its application to agricultural land as a soil enhancer.
National Pollutant Inventory - South Australia summary report 2007-08
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 30.03.10)
Every year the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) provides a summary of the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) in South Australia. This summary report for the 2007−08 reporting year is an overview of the areas of focus for the NPI program.
Guidelines for wastewater lagoons
Document: Corporate - Public consultation (published 19.03.10)
EPA 509/10: This guideline replaces EPA Guideline 509/04, Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction. It advises those proposing to construct wastewater lagoons or similar infrastructure on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003.
wastewater_lagoons.pdf (322.4 kb)
Licensing Information Sheet: Schedule of environment management fees
Document: Licensing - Information Sheet (published 09.03.10)
EPA 900/10: The schedule of environmental management fees replaces EPA guideline, EPA licence fee structure―fee schedules (726/09).
info_lfs_mgt_fees.pdf (312.4 kb)
Discussion paper: Draft Licence Fee Structure 2006 for public consultation
Document: Licensing - Public Consultation (published 04.12.09)
The EPA seeks your views regarding the details of the Draft Licence Fee Structure and would appreciate your comments by Friday 30th June 2006.
Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA) Rehabilitation Project
Document: Water - Report (published 17.11.09)
The Commonwealth and South Australian state governments have funded ($22 million) and facilitated a major
rehabilitation and restructuring program in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA) in partnership with irrigators to reduce irrigation water use and pollutant loads returned to the River Murray.
Development of the Murraylands E2/WaterCast Catchment Model
Document: Water - Report (published 17.11.09)
This report outlines the development of an E2/WaterCast/WaterCast catchment model to describe the rainfall-runoff and pollutant export dynamics of the South Australian Murray Darling Basin catchment and investigates land management options.
Currency Creek & Finniss River Water Quality Report 6, August 2009
Document: Water - Report (published 15.09.09)
Currency Creek and Finniss River Water Quality Report 6 - August 2009
currency_aug09_6.xls (229.9 kb)
Currency Creek & Finniss River Water Quality Report 5, August 2009
Document: Water - Report (published 11.08.09)
Currency Creek and Finniss River Water Quality Report 5 - August 2009 - Data
currency_aug09_5.xls (213.5 kb)
Currency Creek & Finniss River Water Quality Report 4, July 2009
Document: Water - Report (published 28.07.09)
Currency Creek and Finniss River Water Quality Report 4 - July 2009 Monitoring Data
currency_jul09_4.xls (541.7 kb)
Currency Creek & Finniss River Water Quality Report 3, July 2009
Document: Water - Report (published 17.07.09)
Currency Creek and Finniss River Water Quality Report 2 - July 2009 - monitoring data
currency_jul09_3.xls (160.3 kb)
EPA Guidelines for the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Areas
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.07.09)
The guidelines have been prepared for use by irrigators in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigated Area (LMRIA).
Currency Creek & Finniss River Water Quality Report 1, June 2009
Document: Water - Report (published 02.06.09)
Currency Creek and Finniss River Water Quality Report 1 - June 2009
currency_jun09_1.xls (91.6 kb)
Wastewater irrigation management plan (WIMP)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.06.09)
EPA 793/09: This drafting guide is developed to assist licensees develop a wastewater irrigation management plan that meets a standard acceptable to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). This guide will advise unlicensed facilities in developing a plan for the sustainable application of wastewater to land in accordance with environmental legislation.
Guidelines for the use of the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 01.06.09)
These guidelines provide a clause-by-clause explanation, and include examples to assist in understanding and using the Policy. The guidelines are referred to in clauses 3(1), 4(1) ‘characteristics’ and 14(1)(b)(ii) of the Policy.
guidelines_noise_epp.pdf (560.8 kb)
Draft South Australian biosolids guidelines (2009)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.05.09)
The guidelines are for the safe handling and use of biosolids.
guidelines_biosolids.pdf (609.4 kb)
SA EPA 2009 NPI Update
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 01.05.09)
The South Australian NPI team received a total of 432 reports for the 2007−08 reporting year which is an increase from last year’s 407 reports.
National Pollutant Inventory: South Australia summary report 2006−2007
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 01.10.08)
This South Australian Environment Protection Authority (SA EPA) report provides a summary of the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) in South Australia for the 2006−07 reporting year.
EPA Annual Report 2007-2008
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.08)
I am delighted to present the Environment Protection Authority Annual Report for 2007-08
Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area environmental monitoring Report Phase 1
Document: Water - Report (published 01.07.08)
The Commonwealth and South Australian state government is funding ($22 million) and facilitating a major rehabilitation and restructuring program in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA) in cooperation with irrigators to reduce irrigation water use and pollutant loads returned to the River Murray.
SA EPA 2008 NPI Update
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 01.03.08)
The South Australian NPI team received a total of 407 reports for the 2006−07 reporting year which represents a 1% increase from 2005−06.
