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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Odour assessment using odour source modelling
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.04.07)
EPA 373/07: This guideline provides criteria for the management of odour emissions, particularly for new or expanding developments. It specifically addresses the use of computer modelling and the determination of appropriate separation distances.
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)
Odour management on Le Fevre Peninsula
Document: Air - Information sheet (published 20.10.09)
EPA 881/12: The Environment Protection Authority has been working with a number of licensed facilities on the Le Fevre Peninsula to reduce nuisance odour. This information sheet describes the background to the issue and the work currently in progress to address odour concern from the community.
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)
Guidelines for the assessment and remediation of groundwater contamination
Document: Site contamination - Guideline (published 01.02.09)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has prepared this guideline to provide details about the assessment and remediation of groundwater contamination to ensure the protection of human health and/or the environment.
sc_groundwater assessment.pdf (475.5 kb)
Guidelines for the site contamination audit system
Document: Site contamination - Guideline (published 01.01.09)
The guideline is intended to assist auditors and others in understanding and complying with the legislative requirements of the Act and Regulations in relation to the audit system.
guidelines_sc_audit.pdf (595.3 kb)
Guidelines for groundwater investigation and monitoring for landfills - draft for public consultation
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 01.01.08)
This guideline has been produced to advise proponents, developers, operators and licensees of landfill sites (and their environmental consultants) on methods to be used to monitor groundwater at landfill sites.
guidelines_landfill.pdf (212.4 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.
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).
Environmental guidelines for completion of PIRSA aquaculture licence applications (marine)
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.05.07)
685/07: This guideline explains to applicants what information is required by the EPA to make environmental assessments of their marine aquaculture licence or licence amendment application which is processed by the Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA).
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.
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)
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.
Guidelines for establishment of intensive piggeries in SA
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.03.98)
These guidelines have been published by The Department for Primary Industries and Resources, The Environment Protection Authority, South Australian Farmers’ Federation and the Murraylands Regional Development Board to assist in the uniform development of an economically and environmentally sustainable intensive pig industry in South Australia.
South Australian biosolids guidelines (1997)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.07.97)
These guidelines have been published to ensure that beneficial reuse of biosolids from municipal wastewater
can be safely and sustainably practised in South Australia.
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)
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: 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: 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.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Composting
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Composting can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Dog kennels
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Dog keeping, which may include the use of dog kennels, can have minimal environmental impact if it is located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and managed 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: Saleyards
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
A saleyard 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.
Environmental Guidelines for Collection Depots
Document: Container deposit - Guideline (published 01.10.00)
There are approximately 120 premises approved as collection depots under the Beverage Container provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993. These depots collect beverage containers sold in South Australia and bearing refund markings, and pay refunds to consumers on behalf of the beverage industry.
AirWatch: Air quality and noise audit guidelines
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Undertaking an air quality audit is a useful way of identifying any air quality issues in and around your school and local community, and looking for opportunities to improve.
airwatch_questions.pdf (96.4 kb)
