EPA EAG17 – New Management Plan Templates
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have released new Management Plan templates. Talia and Karen attended the EPA training session and provide a summary of the changes.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have released new Management Plan templates. Talia and Karen attended the EPA training session and provide a summary of the changes.
Dr Paul Vogel steps down, Dr Tom Hatton is appointed.
Alan Wright reviews the DMP Guidelines for Preparing Mine Closure Plans – May 2015 Revision.
The EPA has requested an examination of the cumulative impacts of mining on the Pilbara region, highlighting the previously neglected issue of pit lakes as a concern.
The WA EPA has signed a new agreement with the Commonwealth under the EPBC Act that will allow WA to assess proposals on behalf of the Commonwealth.
From 1 October 2014 the Australian Government will commence cost recovery arrangements for environmental assessments and some strategic assessments under the EPBC Act.
The Hon. Minister for the Environment Albert Jacob recently released the WA Environmental Offset Guidelines. These complement the WA Environmental Offsets Policy that has been in place from 2011.