Archived public consultation drafts
The following drafts have closed for comment and some may be viewed or downloaded for information:
- Improving South Australia’s recycling makes cents!
Submission closed on 22 February 2019
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Radiation Protection and Control Bill 2018
Submission closed on 15 February 2019 - Environmental management of landfill facilities – solid waste disposal
Submission closed on 10 August 2018 -
Proposed national approach to product stewardship action on impacts of products Submission closed on 31 October 2017
Background, the documents, and submission cover-sheet
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SA Water applications for temporary storage of non-friable asbestos
Further detail on the applications and supporting information from SA Water
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Adelaide Brighton Cement licence renewal Submission closed 29 September 2017
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Mass balance reporting Submission closed on 31 October 2017
- PFAS National Environmental Management Plan Submission closed on 25 September 2017
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Site contamination: professional certification Submission closed on 8 September 2017
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Review of the Oyster Code of Practice Submission closed on 19 May 2017
- Fire-fighting foams ban Submission closed on 2 May 2017
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Draft regulations under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 Submission closed on 2 December 2016
- Local Nuisance and Litter Control (Amendment of Act, Schedule 1) Regulations 2016
- Local Nuisance and Litter Control Regulations 2016
- Explanatory report
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Explanatory paper: consultation draft Environment Protection (Waste Reform) Amendment Bill 2016 Submission closed on 18 November 2016
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Environmental management of dewatering during construction activities
Submission closed on 31 October 2016
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River Murray shack wastewater management planning
Submission closed on 1 August 2016
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Evaluation distances for effective air quality and noise management
Submission closed on 19 July 2016 - Consultation draft
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Guideline on preparation and implementation of closure and post-closure plans
Submission closed on 20 May 2016
- Consultation draft
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Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016
Submissions closed on 15 January 2016
A report summarising the consultation process will be available in June 2016. -
Site Contamination Framework for the South Australian Planning System
Submissions closed on 2 October 2015
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Proposed amendments to schedule 21 of the Development Regulations 2008
Submissions closed on 2 October 2015 - Proposed amendments to Schedule 21
- Assessment of beverage production, milk processing, produce processing works
- Assessment of chemical storage and warehousing facilities
- Assessment of fuel burning works or facilities
- Assessment of large-scale residential land division within the metropolitan Adelaide region
- Assessment of small-scale marinas and boating facilities
- Assessment of retail petrol stations
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Reforming waste management – creating certainty for an industry to grow – Discussion Paper
Submissions closed on 2 October 2015
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Proposal to require the use of certified site contamination practitioners
Submissions closed on 28 September 2015 -
Guidelines for the assessment and remediation of site contamination
Submissions closed on 25 September 2015 - Local Nuisance and Litter Control Bill 2015
Submissions closed on 31 August 2015 - Waste Summit 2015 summary report (draft)
Submissions closed on 24 April 2015
All participants’ contributions have been collated into the attached draft report.
Final report has now been published. - Public consultation on amendments to Schedule 1 (activities of environmental significance) of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act)
Submissions closed on 20 March 2015
The consultation documents include minor updates to better reflect current terminology. - Review of site contamination guidance
The EPA has carried out a review of its existing guidance on site contamination following the amendment to the National Environment Protection (Assessment of site contamination) Measure 1999 (ASC NEPM). >> More - Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy
Submissions closed on Friday 20 December 2013
Our response to the submissions is available for inspection. Feel free to contact us.
- Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
Submissions closed on 30 November 2013 - Introduction
- Explanatory report
- Draft bill 2013
- Response to submissions on the draft Radiation Protection and Control Bill 2013
- Draft Bill 2014
- Lake Bonney SE
Submissions closed on 30 April 2013 - Proposed model for cost recovery of new authorisation application fees
Submissions closed on 25 March 2013 - Civil Penalty Calculations Policy
Submissions closed on 25 March 2013 - Environment Protection Regulations 2009
Submissions closed on 18 January 2013 - Draft Compost Guideline
Submissions closed on 9 November 2012 - Lake Bonney Environmental Values
Submissions closed on 22 June 2012 - Waste to Resources Policy guidelines
Submissions closed on 8 June 2012 - Introductory paper for the proposed guidelines
- Guidelines on the assessment of resource recovery facilities
- Guidelines on resource recovery processing requirements
- Guidelines on handling wastes banned from landfill
- Waste derived fill specification 2012
Submissions closed on 28 May 2012 - Reforms to licensing of desalination under the Environment Protection Act 1993
Submissions closed on 31 March 2012 - Proposed licence fee structure for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to marine waters
- Proposed licence fee structure for the operation of desalination plants that discharge waste to inland waters and land
- Draft Adelaide Coastal Water Quality Improvement Plan
Submissions closed on 18 November 2011 - Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 amendment
Submissions closed on 31 August 2011 - National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) MeasureSubmissions closed on 26 November 2010
- Draft guidelines for the assessment of noise from rail operations
Noise information sheet: FAQ: Draft guidelines for the assessment of noise from rail operations
Submissions closed on 27 July 2010The guidelines are being revised as part of the consultation process. For more information, contact the Air and Noise Branch at 8204 2000.
- Draft guideline for wastewater lagoons
Submissions closed on 30 April 2010 - Adelaide Desalination Plant Licence Application
- Draft guidelines for construction specifications and reports for landfills, leachate ponds, composting facilities and wastewater lagoons
Submissions closed on 24 December 2009 - Draft Guideline for Solid Waste: Criteria for assessment, classification and disposal of waste
Submissions closed on 29 October 2009 - Draft guidelines
- Derivation of disposal criteria
- Draft South Australian biosolids guidelines for the safe handling and reuse of biosolids
Submissions closed on 18 June 2009 - Review of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003
Submissions closed on 27 February 2009 - The EPA has developed a discussion paper outlining possible changes to the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 made under the Environment Protection Act 1993
- Draft Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy and explanatory report
Submissions closed on 20 February 2009 - Draft guidelines for groundwater investigation and monitoring for landfills
Submissions closed on 25 July 2008 - Draft guidelines for composting works
Submissions closed on 22 June 2007 - Draft code of practice for environmentally responsible wood heater use
Submissions closed on 12 August 2005 - Draft code of practice for industrial, retail and commercial stormwater management
Submissions closed on 15 April 2005 - Discussion paper for licence fee structure
Submissions closed on 17 December 2004