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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Abrasive blasting
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 17.05.11)
Abrasive blasting can have minimal environmental impact if it is located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Abrasive blast cleaning
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 17.05.11)
EPA 108/11: This guideline provides information on control methods for the dust and noise common to abrasive blast cleaning practices, helping operators to implement the best practice in pollution controls and to become self-monitoring in regard to the Environment Protection Act 1993.
Vessel & facility management: Abrasive blasting, scraping and sanding
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
Uncontrolled abrasive blasting, scraping and sanding releases pollutants to soil, water or air both on and off-site.
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)
Guidelines for separation distances
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.12.07)
The Guidelines for separation distances are for the use of the Environment Protection Authority (the EPA), planning authorities, developers, planning consultants and the community as a tool in the development application processes for new or expanding developments.
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.
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)
Radiation protection guidelines on mining in South Australia: Mineral exploration
Document: Radiation - Guideline (published 02.02.10)
The following occupational radiation protection and waste management guidance is provided to assist explorers planning to undertake drilling operations conducted in areas of known radioactive mineralisation, and when exploring for new uranium/thorium deposits in South Australia.
guidelines_mineral.pdf (303.2 kb)
Pressure water-blasting activities
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.09.03)
EPA 079/03: This guideline replaces EPA Technical Bulletin No. 16, ‘Pressure water-blasting activities’ (July 2000), and provides information on strategies and techniques to enable operators of pressure water-blasting equipment to comply with the general environmental duty by preventing pollutants generated by their activities from entering the environment.
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)
Handbook for pollution avoidance on building sites
Document: Water - Report (published 01.06.04)
This Environment Protection Authority (EPA) handbook provides a practical guide to best practice in reducing stormwater pollution from building sites.
Air Quality Monitoring Hot Spot Report - Hensley Foundry, Flinders Park
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.02)
Hensley Industries Australia Pty Ltd is located at Hayward Ave, Torrensville, on the south bank of the Torrens River. The Hensley foundry is authorised under the Environment Protection Act 1993 (the Act) to undertake the environmentally significant activities of abrasive blasting and ferrous and non-ferrous metal melting.
hensley_aq_report.pdf (630.5 kb)
SmokeWatch Mount Gambier 2010 campaign report
Document: Air - Report (published 23.06.11)
SmokeWatch Mount Gambier 2010 is the second phase of a three-year program that integrates community education, health and air science campaigns based on monitoring and community surveys to address and investigate about wood smoke pollution in Mount Gambier.
Vessel & facility management: Painting and varnishing
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
The metals contained within paint and other surface coating products have the potential to accumulate in toxic concentrations in the environment if they are not managed appropriately.
Vessel & facility management: Pressure water blasting
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
In the process of removing paint and aquatic fouling from vessels, heavy metals such as copper, zinc and tin may be released.
Vessel & facility management: Vessel facility operation
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
The function and design of vessel facilities can affect the efficiency and environmental performance of operations such as servicing and repairs, cleaning and waste management.
Vessel & facility management: Vessel facility development (and redevelopment)
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
Any over-water or underwater development carries with it an inherent risk of environmental harm both in its construction and ongoing operation.
info_development.pdf (59.8 kb)
Vessel & facility management: Maintenance areas (includes slipways and hardstands)
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.11.10)
If not managed effectively, vessel maintenance activities including cleaning, mechanical repairs, scraping, sanding, pressure blasting and painting can put pollutants into aquatic environments.
info_maintenance.pdf (48.2 kb)
Review of the EPA’s licence fee system
Document: Licensing - Report (published 03.08.10)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) introduced a new licence fee system on 1 July 2008. At this time, it committed to reviewing the system one year after implementation.
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.
A risk assessment of threats to water quality in Gulf St Vincent
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.09)
This report reviews threats to water quality in order to identify and prioritise risks to inform management decisions.
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
Code of practice for vessel and facility management (marine and inland waters)
Document: Water - Code of practice (published 01.09.08)
This code embraces the prevention of pollution which may arise from the construction, use, and maintenance of vessels and related facilities. It provides guidance for ship and boat builders and repairers, shipping companies, maritime construction engineers, fishing organisations, yachts-people, and even the lone enthusiast who occasionally puts to sea in a ‘tinny’ with fishing rod and icebox on board. It is for both those who earn a living from the sea or other waterways and for those who use our waters for holidays, recreation and sport.
Changes made to Environment Protection Authority licence fee structure
Document: Licensing - Information Sheet (published 01.11.07)
EPA 728/07: The EPA is changing the determination of fees for licences under the Environment Protection Act 2003 (the EP Act). This information sheet provides an overview of the changes to the fee structure as a result of consultation undertaken by the EPA.
info_lfs_changes.pdf (145.3 kb)
Request for licence fee estimate
Document: Licensing - Form (published 01.10.07)
Request for licence fee estimate form
licence_estimate.pdf (77.3 kb)
EPA Annual Report 2006-2007
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.07)
I am delighted to present the Environment Protection Authority Annual Report for 2006−07.
Code of practice for materials handling on wharves
Document: Water - Code of practice (published 01.06.07)
This code of practice applies to all people, organisations and agencies that own, operate and use wharf facilities and vessels for the purpose of materials handling within the marine and inland waters environment of the state of South Australia.
Honeymoon Uranium Project: Environmental Impact Statement
Document: Radiation - Report (published 30.05.06)
This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared for the proposed development of the Honeymoon Uranium Project (the project) in South Australia.
Consultancy report - A proposed licence fee system for South Australia
Document: Licensing - Public Consultation (published 01.05.06)
The EPA is planning to change the way licence fees are calculated. This section provides some background on the current licensing system, the rationale for change and the process that is being undertaken to develop the new fee system.
Kilburn Odour Study
Document: Air - Report (published 01.12.05)
As part of air quality investigations in the Kilburn area, the Air Quality Unit undertook an observer-based odour survey in May–June 2005. The survey was a preliminary investigation to identify sources of odour and to enable the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to take a focused approach on further work in the area.
kilburn_odour_report.pdf (179.1 kb)
