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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Consultancy report: Alternatives to landfill cost structures and related issues
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.09.03)
The purpose of Part A of the Alternatives to Landfill-Cost Structure and Related Issues report is to present information on alternatives to landfill disposal of waste.
landfill_alternatives.pdf (1.3 mb)
Environmental management of landfill facilities (municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial general waste)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.01.07)
This guideline is intended to provide guidance to landfill operators, developers, planning authorities and regulatory bodies on the site selection, development, design, construction, operation, closure and post-closure management of municipal solid waste, and commercial and industrial (C&I) general waste landfill facilities so that they can comply with the EP Act.
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)
Review of the landfill disposal risks and potential for recovery and recycling of preservative treated timber
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.11.99)
As part of future strategy, the South Australian Environment Protection Agency (SA EPA) determined that it was appropriate to consider the potential risks which may arise from the disposal of preservative treated timber.
Reducing and reusing SA waste, 3 August 2010
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 04.08.10)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will have stronger powers to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and increase reuse of valuable resources, when new Waste to Resources legislation comes into effect on 1 September 2010.
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.
e-bulletin, 21 October 2010
Document: Waste - Media/news (published 26.10.10)
On 1 September 2010 the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 (W2R EPP) became operational and replaced the Environment Protection (Waste Management) Policy 1994.
ebulletin_20101021.pdf (81.6 kb)
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)
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.
Safe and effective pesticide use: a handbook for lifestyle landholders
Document: Water - Other (published 26.10.09)
This handbook has been developed for use by smaller-scale rural or ‘lifestyle’ landholders who use pesticides on their property to control environmental pests, or pests associated with primary production or domestic gardens.
pesticide_lifestyle.pdf (1.7 mb)
Response to submissions on the Draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 01.08.09)
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) prepared a draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy (the draft EPP) under the Environment Protection Act 1993. The draft EPP was on public consultation from 7 November 2008 until 20 February 2009.
waste_policy_response.pdf (1.8 mb)
Summary of submissions received during consultation on the draft protocol for refuse derived fuel
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 01.06.09)
A total of 10 submissions were received during consultation on the Draft Protocol for Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).
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)
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.
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)
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’.
Hazardous Waste Strategy 2006−10
Document: Waste - Report (published 01.03.08)
In 2004 the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recognised that there was a need to develop a strategy to deal with all aspects of hazardous waste collection, handling, storage, treatment and disposal.
Code of practice for the environmental management of the South Australian abalone aquaculture industry
Document: Water - Code of practice (published 01.12.07)
The objectives of the Code of Practice for the environmental management of the South Australian abalone aquaculture industry (the Code) are to highlight potential environmental issues relevant to abalone farming and provide the industry with recommendations on how they can comply with the Act and associated EPPs.
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.
Safe and effective herbicide use: a handbook for near-water applications
Document: Water - Other (published 01.09.07)
The purpose of this handbook is to advise South Australians on how to safely and effectively use herbicides to control weeds near waterbodies as part of a sustainable weed management plan for their properties.
Review of environmental impacts of the acid in-situ leach uranium mining process
Document: Radiation - Report (published 01.06.07)
In response to claims that acid in-situ leaching (ISL) mining of uranium in South Australia and disposal of wastes will contaminate groundwaters, the State Government requested the EPA to conduct an independent review of the environmental impacts of the mining process.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options–Acknowledgements, Definitions, Abbreviation
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
The River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality project was established to help key stakeholders—Environment Protection Authority (EPA), SA Water and the South Australian Murray–Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board (SAMDB NRMB) with an interest in catchment management to prioritise actions to best mitigate water quality risks.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options—Renmark to border LAP area assessment
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
The Renmark to border Local Area Planning (RB LAP) area, of approximately 170,500 hectares, is located in the South Australian Riverland, in the District Council of Renmark Paringa.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options—Berri to Barmera and Loxton to Bookpurnong
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
The Berri–Barmera and Loxton–Bookpurnong (BB & LB) Local Action Planning (LAP) areas are located in
the South Australian Riverland, approximately 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options—Riverland West LAP area assessment
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
The Riverland West Local Action Planning (RW LAP) area extends from Lock 1 near Blanchetown to Lock 3 near Overland Corner.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options—Mid Murray LAP area assessment
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
The Mid Murray Local Action Planning (MM LAP) area extends along from Lock 1 at Blanchetown to Mannum.
River Murray and Lower Lakes catchment risk assessment for water quality: Results and management options—Goolwa to Wellington and Coorong District
Document: Water - Report (published 01.04.07)
This chapter combines the two Local Action Planning (LAP) areas: Goolwa to Wellington (GW) and the Coorong District (CD).
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.
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)
Code of practice for the environmental management of the South Australian oyster farming industry
Document: Water - Code of practice (published 01.09.05)
The objectives of the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of the South Australian Oyster Farming Industry (the Code) are to highlight the environmental issues relevant to oyster farming and to provide recommendations to assist growers to meet their legislative requirements under relevant environment protection policies (EPPs) and the Act.
