The Environmental Protection Authority has released the Discussion Paper – Options for the review of the Environmental Protection (Kwinana) (Atmospheric Wastes) Policy 1999.

The purpose of this document is to invite public comment and discussion on options for the EPA to consider regarding the forthcoming review of the Environmental Protection (Kwinana)(Atmospheric Wastes) Policy 1999.

Written submissions should be lodged by 5pm, Friday 11 September 2009.

Submissions can be mailed to: Environmental Protection Authority, Locked Bag 33, Cloisters Square Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6850 or emailed to policy@dec.wa.gov.au and enter “Discussion Paper – Options for the review of the Kwinana Atmospheric Wastes EPP” in the subject line.

Download the discussion paper here. (pdf 1.27 Mb)

The Environmental Protection Authority has prepared a draft State Environmental (Ambient Air) Policy 2009 for public consultation by the Minister for Environment.

Submissions must be received no later than 5pm, 7 August 2009.

Submissions on the policy can be sent to: Minister for Environment, State Environmental (Ambient Air) Policy Response, 10th Floor Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005.

Download the report here. (pdf 4.49 Mb)

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These documents as they are prepared and released can be found under the heading ’Policies” called “Environmental Protection Bulletins”.