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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Bunding and spill management
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.06.07)
EPA 080/07: This guideline applies to facilities that use or store liquids above ground, and provides information on bunds or spill containment systems to minimise the risk of environmental harm from liquid spills and leaks.
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)
Guidelines for construction specifications and reports: landfills, leachate ponds, composting facilities and wastewater lagoons - draft for public con
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 24.11.09)
This guideline has been prepared to assist project proponents, consultants, engineers, construction companies and others in preparing Technical Specifications and the ACR for landfills, leachate ponds, composting pad liners and wastewater lagoons.
guide_construction_specs.pdf (139.3 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).
Environmental regulation using a risk-based approach: A guideline for EPA staff
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 01.10.07)
This document guides South Australian Environment Protection Authority staff when making decisions about regulating the activities of people who are licensed under the Environment Protection Act 1993. It also helps the community and business understand how the EPA makes these decisions.
Environmental guidelines for completion of PIRSA aquaculture licence applications (land-based)
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.05.07)
684/07: This guideline explains to applicants the information required by the EPA to make an environmental assessment of their land-based aquaculture licence or licence amendment application which is processed by the Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA).
EPA Guidelines for stormwater management in Mount Gambier
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.02.07)
This guideline has been developed in response to the specific environmental setting and the historical stormwater management practices that have been applied in the South East region of South Australia.
EPA Guidelines for Responsible Pesticide Use
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.12.05)
This guideline brings together in one document the requirements that regulate the responsible use of pesticides.
guide_pesticides.pdf (641.6 kb)
National environmental guidelines for piggeries
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.08.04)
The National Environmental Guidelines for Piggeries delivers, for the first time, a nationally agreed approach to management of pig production in Australia to achieve environmental goals.
EPA Guidelines for wineries and distilleries
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.01.04)
This guideline replaces EPA Guideline "Wineries and Distilleries - wastewater monitoring programs" (originally Technical Bulletin No. 11, November 1996). It provides information that will assist wineries and distilleries to develop an environmental monitoring program to comply with the Environment Protection Act and relevant Environment Protection Policies.
Guidelines for resource recovery and waste transfer depots
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.11.01)
These guidelines have been formulated to assist those establishing depots in South Australia for resource recovery (resource recovery depots) and/or for the treatment of waste (waste transfer depots) before its transfer for disposal.
Summary of submissions from draft guideline for stockpile management: waste and waste derived products
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.04.09)
A total of 17 submissions were received during external consultation on the Draft Guideline for Stockpile Management.
stockpile_submissions.pdf (41.1 kb)
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.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Surface coating (spray painting and powder coating)
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 17.05.11)
Surface coating is an activity that can be established successfully, with minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and provided it is sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Materials handling
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Materials handling can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Road transport depot
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
A road transport depot or terminal (which also includes a bus depot) can have minimal environmental impact if it is located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Wood processing works
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Wood processing can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Concrete batching
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 08.09.09)
EPA 427/09: This guideline provides information to those involved in the management and operation of concrete batching plants, to assist with compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1993.
Contingency plans
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.05.09)
EPA 696/09: This guideline has been provided to help licensees (specifically medium to large-scale operators) draft Contingency Plans that meet the standard acceptable to the Environment Protection Authority.
guide_contingency.pdf (236.5 kb)
Environmental management of on-site remediation
Document: Site contamination - Guideline (published 01.11.08)
EPA 623/06: This guideline provides advice on the environmental management of onsite (site contamination) remediation activities so as to minimise any actual or potential adverse impacts and to provide adequate protection to the community.
guide_remediation.pdf (254 kb)
Environmental management of foundries
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.08.08)
EPA 121/08: This guideline provides information to the foundry industry to assist with compliance with the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated legislation.
guide_foundries.pdf (154.1 kb)
Application of the Environment Protection Act 1993 to mining projects
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.01.08)
EPA 765/08: This guideline has been issued to assist proponents undertaking mining projects to understand what approvals they may need under the Environment Protection Act 1993.
Managing aquaculture stock mortalities
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.05.07)
661/07: This guideline has been prepared to assist fish farmers with selecting suitable methods to dispose of aquaculture mortalities. Methods described in this document should assist farmers in complying with the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated Environment Protection Policies.
guide_mortalities.pdf (142.8 kb)
Soil bioremediation
Document: Site contamination - Guideline (published 01.11.05)
EPA 589/05: This guideline has been prepared to assist environmental consultants and their clients with ex situ soil bioremediation in South Australia.
Copper chromated arsenate (CCA) timber waste - storage and management
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.11.04)
EPA 572/04: This guideline offers advice to industry on the on-site management of CCA-treated timber waste.
Stormwater management for car yards
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 01.10.03)
These guidelines address the wastewater produced by the frequent car washing in car yards and the impact that this has on the receiving waterways.
EPA Annual Report 2004-2005
Document: Corporate - Report (published 20.03.12)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the body responsible for administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005.
EPA Sustainability Licence - University of Adelaide
Document: Corporate - Other (published 16.08.11)
The University of Adelaide commits to meeting the conditions of the EPA Licence and implementing the environmental sustainability agreement.
Chemical storage and disposal (River Murray)
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.08.11)
EPA 944/11: This information sheet provides advice about appropriate chemical storage and disposal to avoid polluting the River Murray.
Vessel & facility management: Refuelling
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 09.12.10)
The most frequently reported water pollution from the marina and boating industry is from fuel and oil.
