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EPA Guidelines

EPA Information

Stormwater Management series

Further Information

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The documents here are reproduced as originally printed and will contain an occasional blank page at the end of a chapter.

EPA Guidelines

Abrasive blast cleaning (180KB)		Sept 2003
Accredited licence applications (87KB)		Mar 2007
Air conditioning and pipework systems—wastewater removal (269KB)		Nov 2006
Air pollution modelling—presentation of results (176KB)		Feb 2005
Air quality impact assessment using design ground level pollutant concentrations (DGLCs) (236KB)		Jan 2006
Animal processing works (157KB)		Sept 2003
Application of the Environment Protection Act 1993 to mining projects (116KB)		Jan 2008
Aquaculture guidelines
	Aquaculture environmental guidelines for completion of PIRSA aquaculture lease conversions (103KB)	May 2007
	Aquaculture environmental guidelines for completion of PIRSA aquaculture licence applications (land-based) (137KB)	May 2007
	Aquaculture environmental guidelines for completion of PIRSA aquaculture licence applications (marine) (124KB)	May 2007
	Managing aquaculture stock mortalities (140KB)	May 2007
Assessment of Underground Storage Systems (273KB)		Feb 2005
Bunding and spill management (174KB)		Jun 2007
Burning in the open on domestic and non-domestic premises (289KB)		Sept 2003
Carpet and upholstery cleaning wastewater (was TB 15) (120KB)		Jan 2004
Community consultation for waste management and recycling facilities (was TB 19) (189KB)		Sept 2003
Compliance and Enforcement of the Environment Protection Act 1993, 3rd Edition, (133KB)		Jul 2007
Composite soil sampling in site contamination assessment and management (239KB)		Mar 2005
Concrete batching (166KB)		Sept 2003
Contingency Plans—a guide for wastewater producers and wastewater treatment plant operators (228KB PDF)		April 2007
Copper chromated arsenate (CCA) timber waste-storage and management (214KB)		Nov 2004
Development proposal assessment for venues where music may be played (157KB)		Sept 2003
Disposal of used hydrocarbon absorbent materials (135KB)		Mar 2004
Draft guidelines for groundwater investigation and monitoring for landfills (208KB PDF) (Submissions close at 5 pm on 25 July 2008.)		Jan 2008
Dredging and earthworks drainage (165KB)		Aug 2005
Environmental Guidelines
	Audible Bird Scaring Devices (119KB)	Oct 2007
	Collection Depots (301KB)	Oct 2000
	Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Depots (264KB)	Nov 2001
	Wind Farms (Interim) (178KB)	Dec 2007
Environmental management of foundries (202KB)		Sept 2003
Environmental management of landfill facilities (municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial general waste)		Jan 2007
Environmental management of On-site Remediation (417KB)		Mar 2006
Environment Improvement Programs (EIPs) — a drafting guide for licensees (178KB)		Sept 2004
EPA Guidelines for composting works in South Australia - Draft (465KB)		May 2007
EPA Guidelines for the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Areas (266KB)		Oct 2003
Establishing environmental values and water quality objectives—applying the National Water Quality Management Strategy in South Australia (179KB)		Oct 2007
Exhaust ventilation in commercial and institutional kitchens (155KB)		Sept 2003
Fire protection services pipework systems—wastewater removal (was TB 21) (178KB)		Sept 2003
Guidelines for Establishment and Operation of Cattle Feedlots in South Australia (1MB)		Jun 1994
Guidelines for separation distances (266KB)		Dec 2007
Hand-held dental X-ray apparatus (89KB)		Oct 2006
Joineries-dust and noise control (148KB)		Sept 2003
Licence fee structure
	Fee schedules (1.74MB)	Jul 2008
	How to calculate licence fees for a site undertaking multiple activities and with significant emissions of pollutants (126KB)	Nov 2007
	How to calculate licence fees for sewage treatment works and septic tank effluent disposal schemes (153KB)	Nov 2007
	How to calculate licence fees for waste depots (157KB)	Nov 2007
	How to calculate licence fees for waste transporter businesses (169KB)	Nov 2007
	How to calculate licence fees for wineries and distilleries (141KB)	Nov 2007
Liquid biosolids from domestic septic tanks—disposal onto agricultural land (was TB 14) (166KB)		Sept 2003
Liquid waste classification test (was TB 8) (158KB)		Sept 2003
Managing vessel wastewater for black and/or grey water (183KB)		Jul 2007
Medical waste—storage, transport and disposal (was TB 2) (160KB)		Sept 2003
Odour assessment using odour source modelling (124KB)		Apr 2007
Personal radiation monitoring devices (75KB)		Oct 2006
Pollutant management for water well drilling (145KB)		Sept 2003
Pressure water-blasting activities (was TB 16) (171KB)		Sept 2003
Protection for voluntary environmental audits (was TB 22) (146KB)		Sept 2003
Reclaimed water irrigation of pasture for grazing of cattle and pigs (was TB 13) (135KB)		Aug 2005
Regulatory monitoring and testing
	Groundwater sampling (209KB)	Jun 2007
	Independent verification requirements (104KB)	Dec 2006
	Monitoring plan requirements (121KB)	Dec 2006
	Reporting requirements (203KB)	Aug 2007
	Water and wastewater sampling (249KB)	Jun 2007
Responsible Pesticide Use (870KB)		Dec 2005
SA Reclaimed Water Guidelines (392KB)		Apr 1999
Site contamination—acid sulfate soil materials (152KB)		Nov 2007
Soil bioremediation (201KB)		Nov 2005
South Australian Biosolids Guidelines for the safe handling, reuse or disposal of biosolids (381KB)		Jun 1997
Spray painting booths: control of air and noise emissions (was TB 17) (131KB)		Jun 2007
Used foundry sand (UFS)—classification and disposal (was TB 23) (170KB)		Sept 2003
Use of cyclones for removing dust from gas streams (172KB)		Dec 2005
Use of water treatment solids (WTS) (127KB)		May 2007
Ventilation of fibreglass works (145KB)		Sept 2003
Waste levy regulations (was TB 24) (162KB)		Jul 2007
Wastes containing asbestos — removal, transport and disposal (was TB 1) (158KB)		May 2007
Waste tracking form (193KB)		May 2007
Waste transport certificate (314KB)		May 2007
Waste tyres (was IS 15) (128KB)		Nov 2007
Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction (163KB)		Mar 2004
Wastewater irrigation management plan (WIMP) - a drafting guide for wastewater irrigators (193KB)		Apr 2008
Wineries and distilleries (503KB)		Jan 2004

EPA Information

Acid Rain — why it is a concern (109KB)	Mar 2004
Changes made to Environment Protection Authority licence fee structure to address issues raised in public consultation, May-June 2006, as well as issues raised by the Reference Group (143KB)	Nov 2007
Civil penalty system under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the civil penalties calculations policy (991KB)	Jan 2007
Civil Remedies under the Environment Protection Act (144KB)	Mar 2000
Container deposit legislation (CDL) — a South Australian environmental success story (65KB)	Mar 2004
Eco-efficiency and the private sector — contributions and benefits (74KB)	Mar 2004
Household hazardous waste — management and disposal (166KB)	Mar 2003
Industry and Community Consultation (147KB)	Mar 2004
Greywater requirements for vessels on inland waters—frequently asked questions (141KB)	Jul 2008
Licence fee structure—Frequently asked questions and answers (131KB)	Oct 2007
Monitoring the recovery of the Tod River following the Eyre Peninsula bushfire of January 2005 (313KB)	Jun 2008
Mount Lofty Ranges E2 Catchment Modelling Framework (138KB)	Jun 2007
Mount Lofty Ranges E2 Model (152KB)	Jun 2007
Mount Lofty Ranges E2 Model—frequently asked questions (90KB)	Jun 2007
On-Farm Disposal of Fire and Drought-Affected Carcasses (78KB)	Jan 2007
Photochemical smog — what it means for us (90KB)	Mar 2004
Section 7, Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 and the Environment Protection Authority (86KB)	May 2007
Site contamination—selecting a site contamination consultant (112KB)	Dec 2007
Site contamination—using an environmental auditor (94KB)	Dec 2007
Wastewater requirements for vessels on inland waters (96KB)	Jul 2008
Wood-burning heaters — and how to use them effectively (was IS 18) (336KB)	Mar 2007

Stormwater Management series

Auto Dismantlers (98KB)	Oct 2003
Auto Servicing and Mechanical Repair Workshops (97KB)	Oct 2003
Car Yards (143KB)	Oct 2003
Concrete Cutters (90KB)	Oct 2003
Crash Repairers (109KB)	Oct 2003
Disposal of Soaps and Detergents (135KB)	Apr 2004
Disposal of Swimming Pool Backwash Water (189KB)	Apr 2004
Fruit & Vegetable Processing (54KB)	Apr 2004
Garden Shops (98KB)	Oct 2003
Home and Mobile D-I-Y Handyperson (141KB)	Apr 2004
Landscape Gardening and Garden Maintenance (125KB)	Oct 2003
Laundries and Dry Cleaning Premises (134KB)	Apr 2004
Marinas, Boat Sheds and Slipways (139KB)	Apr 2004
Masonry and Related Industries (134KB)	Apr 2004
Metal Fabricators (104KB)	Oct 2003
Mobile Car Detailers (133KB)	Apr 2004
Mobile Concrete Cutters (133KB)	Apr 2004
Mobile Dog Washing Units (133KB)	Apr 2004
Mobile Mechanics (133KB)	Apr 2004
Mobile Waste Bin Cleaners (140KB)	Apr 2004
Mortuaries (131KB)	Apr 2004
Painters (137KB)	Apr 2004
Printers (94KB)	Oct 2003
Radiator Repair Premises (95KB)	Oct 2003
Retail Food Businesses (111KB)	Oct 2003
Roof Restorers (133KB)	Apr 2004
Service Stations and sites with Underground Storage Tanks (154KB)	Apr 2004
Shopping Centres (100KB)	Oct 2003
Small Business and Industry (109KB)	Oct 2003
Transport Companies (105KB)	Oct 2003
Wash Bays (169KB)	Apr 2004

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Further Information

For further information please contact:

Information Officer
Environment Protection Authority
GPO Box 2607
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia

Phone: (61 8) 8204 2004
Fax: (61 8) 8204 9393
Freecall (country): 1800 623 445

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