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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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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 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.
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.
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
EPA Annual Report 2001-2002
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.09.02)
This report provides an overview of the work of the Environment Protection Authority (the Authority) as the body charged with administering the Environment Protection Act 1993 (the Act) for the period 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002.
annualreport0102.pdf (731.2 kb)
EPA Annual Report 1998-1999
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.10.99)
This is the fourth annual report to be submitted to Parliament by the Environment Protection Authority. In submitting this report we seek to provide to the reader a picture of the programmes, activities and major decisions that have been made by the Authority, and by the Environment Protection Agency under delegation from the Authority.
annualreport9899.pdf (601.2 kb)
Technical Report No. 16 - Sediment budget
Document: Water - Report (published 01.10.07)
The Adelaide Coastal Waters Study (ACWS) is a multidisciplinary project designed to understand the various factors affecting the Adelaide coastal area.
Technical Report No. 7 - In-situ field measurements for Adelaide Coastal Waters Study
Document: Water - Report (published 01.05.06)
The Adelaide Coastal Waters Study (ACWS) is a multi-disciplinary project that aims at understanding factors that contribute to seagrass loss, coastal erosion, and water quality degradation, which have been of public concern in South Australia over the last decades.
Technical Report No. 4 - Estimation of groundwater and groundwater N discharge to the Adelaide Coastal Waters Study area
Document: Water - Report (published 01.09.05)
One of the suspected causes for the decline of seagrasses in the coastal waters of Adelaide (South Australia) is from an excess input of nitrogen (N) causing eutrophication (excess algal growth).
State of the Environment SA Report 2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.11.03)
Aquaculture is the commercial growing of marine and freshwater animals and plants for the purposes of trade, business or research.
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.
Adelaide desalination project plankton characterisation study, August 2010
Document: Water - Report (published 27.07.11)
This study aims to identify plankton species and assess abundance, composition and temporal variability.
Port Waterways Water Quality Improvement Plan
Document: Water - Report (published 01.05.08)
The Port waterways consist of the Port River, North Arm, North Arm Creek, Angas Inlet and Barker Inlet. The waterways are areas of major ecological, commercial and recreational importance.
Community estuarine monitoring manual part 1
Document: Water - Report (published 01.06.07)
Waterwatch Australia is a national community water-monitoring program that encourages all Australians to become involved with, and active in, the protection and management of their waterways and catchments.
Community estuarine monitoring manual Part 2
Document: Water - Report (published 01.06.07)
Waterwatch Australia is a national community water-monitoring program that encourages all Australians to become involved with, and active in, the protection and management of their waterways and catchments.
The heavy metal status of South Australian Dolphins - an overview
Document: Water - Report (published 01.12.05)
In the coastal waters of South Australia there are three main types of dolphins.
The heavy metal status of South Australian Dolphins
Document: Water - Report (published 01.11.05)
There has been growing concern over heavy metal accumulation in South Australian dolphins in recent years.
Adelaide Coastal Waters Study
Document: Water - Report (published 01.08.04)
These consolidated Stage 2 and 3 Research Plans have been compiled by the CSIRO Environmental Projects Office, as Project Managers engaged by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to manage the Adelaide Coastal Waters Study (ACWS).
The health of subtidal reefs along the Adelaide metropolitan coastline 1996-99
Document: Water - Report (published 01.01.03)
In recent years there has been growing concern about the health and welfare of our marine environment.
Our seas and our coasts: A marine and estuarine strategy for SA
Document: Water - Report (published 01.08.98)
This Strategy establishes a framework for protecting marine habitats and their biodiversity by providing leadership and direction for sustainable use, improved management and conservation of the State’s marine and estuarine environment.
EPA Monitor, December 2010
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 14.12.10)
In this edition: Changes to fees, Results of licence fee review, Significant fine for chemical spill, OneSteel receives EPA Sustainability Licence, and more.
epa_monitor_007.pdf (128.7 kb)
Adelaide Desalination licence responses
Document: Water - Other (published 21.05.10)
Adelaide desalination licence responses
desal_licence_responses.pdf (168.1 kb)
EPA Monitor, December 2009
Document: Corporate - Media/news (published 16.12.09)
Welcome to the third edition of EPA Monitor, where we celebrate the launch of the new EPA Sustainability Licence (its previous working title was Corporate Licence).
epa_monitor_003.pdf (249.7 kb)
Importance of seagrass
Document: Water - Information sheet (published 15.09.09)
EPA 767/09: This information sheet is part of a series of Fact Sheets on Adelaide coastal waters and the findings of the Adelaide Coastal Waters Study (ACWS).
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.
Dredging and earthworks drainage
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.08.05)
EPA 396/10: This guideline provides information for those planning to dredge in marine or inland waters, and outlines the factors for consideration in earthworks drainage after dredging.
Changes to Environment Protection Regulations 2009 following the licence fee review
Document: Licensing - Report (published 24.05.11)
One year after implementation, the EPA reviewed the licence fee system with a focus on identifying potential areas of ambiguity in the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 (EP Regulations) and recommending changes in response to these findings.
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.
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)
Licence fee structure: Summary of comments and responses
Document: Licensing - Public Consultation (published 04.04.05)
Other comments #1 and EPA responses
