Find A Document:
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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
65 documents found. Sort results by:
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.
How to calculate licence fees for wineries and distilleries
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 09.12.10)
EPA 757/10: This document explains how to calculate fees2 for wineries and distilleries under the new fee structure.
guide_lfs_wineries.pdf (67.1 kb)
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.
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.
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)
Wineries and the environment
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.08.02)
This publication provides an overview of findings of the first statewide independent audit of the environmental performance of SA’s wineries.
Interpretive Guide for the NPI
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 01.12.05)
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) is an Internet database that provides information on the types and quantities of pollutants emitted to the environment.
interpretive_guide.pdf (892.2 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.
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)
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.
Regulatory monitoring and testing: Water and wastewater sampling
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.06.07)
The purpose of this guideline is to set minimum standards and to provide practical guidance on water and wastewater sampling for regulatory purposes in South Australia.
Regulatory monitoring and testing: Monitoring plan requirements
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.12.06)
EPA 650/06: Where monitoring or testing is required as part of an environmental authorisation such as a licence, a monitoring plan is generally required to be submitted to the Environment Protection Authority by the licensee. This guideline sets out the requirements for monitoring plans to assist licensees meet an acceptable standard.
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)
Outcomes of the small winery environmental audits 2005
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.12.06)
From April to July 2005, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) conducted random audits of unlicensed wineries (those processing 500 tonnes of grapes or less a year) across the wine regions of South Australia.
How to calculate licence fees for waste transporter businesses
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 09.12.10)
EPA 758/10: This document explains how to calculate fees2 for waste transporter businesses under the new fee structure, so that you can budget for the change in fees.
guide_lfs_transporters.pdf (87.1 kb)
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.
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.
Yalumba Accredited Sustainability Licence
Document: Corporate - Other (published 14.02.12)
The Yalumba Wine Company commits to meeting the conditions of their two EPA Accredited Licences and implementing the environmental sustainability agreement.
yalumba_sustainability.pdf (4.8 mb)
EPA Annual Report 2010-2011
Document: Corporate - Report (published 11.11.11)
It is with pleasure that I present you with the Annual Report of the Environment Protection Authority for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
EPA Annual Report 2009-2010
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.03.11)
It is with pleasure that I present you with the Annual Report of the Environment Protection Authority for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.
National Pollutant Inventory - South Australia summary report 2008-09
Document: National Pollutant Inventory - Report (published 06.01.11)
This summary report for the 2008−09 reporting year is an overview of the areas of focus for the NPI program. It discusses industry emissions, reporting transfers, site audits and tracking pollution in your neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Round-table Conference Report 2009
Document: Corporate - Report (published 08.12.09)
Round-table 2009 focused on the EPA’s new strategic priority of ‘business success and sustainability’ and explored how we can support businesses to reduce environmental impacts through the better use of resources, whilst ensuring that we regulate in a fair and proportionate way.
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.
EPA Annual Report 2008-2009
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.12.09)
I am delighted to present the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Annual Report for 2008-09.
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
Report on CCA treated timber in South Australia
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.07.08)
Timber treated with Copper Chrome Arsenate or CCA (also known as chromated copper arsenate and copper chromated arsenate) has a variety of references that include ‘CCA treated timber’, ‘tanalised timber’, ‘pressure treated timber’ and ‘permapine’.
