Media statements are also released by the Minister for Environment.
Please note that the email address for general media enquiries is info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reached a key stage in its assessment of Alcoa’s Bauxite mining on the Darling Range for the periods 2022-2026 and 2023-2027.
Today the EPA has published the environmental scoping document (ESD) related to the proposals, outlining the requirements and timing for the proponent’s environmental review.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is giving the community and stakeholders eight weeks to have their say on a proposal to construct up to 20 exploration and appraisal wells in the West Kimberley’s Canning Basin.
The Valhalla Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program was referred to the EPA in accordance with regulation 2C of the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987 which requires referral of all onshore oil and gas exploration and production proposals involving hydraulic fracture stimulation.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has finalised its report on Main Roads’ proposed Tonkin Highway upgrade, recommending the project can be implemented subject to conditions which prevent impacts to the key environmental values of the Greater Brixton Street Wetlands (GBSW).
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has stepped up rehabilitation and offset requirements in its report on South32’s proposed expansion of the Boddington Bauxite Mine and Worsley Refinery.
Today the independent EPA published its recommendation that the proposal may be implemented subject to strict conditions which include exclusion zones around rivers, streams and significant flora and fauna.
Read more...A proposal to increase gate tonnage at the nation’s only commercial repository for Class IV and V waste has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), subject to strict conditions to ensure acceptance of waste only generated in Australia.
Tellus Holdings’ Sandy Ridge facility, located 75km north-east of Koolyanobbing, began operating in 2021 and is licensed to accept 100,000 tonnes of waste per annum for 25 years. The new proposal occurs within the existing and approved development envelope and increases the tonnage to 280,000.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended amendments by the City of Gosnells to rezone 257ha of land in Kenwick from ‘General Rural’ to ‘Business Development’ should not be implemented.
In its report the independent EPA stated that Amendments 166 and 169 to the City of Gosnells Town Planning Scheme 6 were not likely to be consistent with its objectives for inland waters, flora and vegetation, terrestrial fauna or the principles of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended approval for a South West quarry with conditions that restrict operating hours, noise and dust emissions, and impacts to visual amenity.
The GM Giacci proposal to extract limestone from previously cleared land at Lot 4 Binningup Road is about 640 metres south-east of the Binningup township and 25km north of Bunbury and has been the subject of an environmental impact assessment for the last three years.
Read more...Chair of the independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Professor Matthew Tonts has resigned to take on the role of Curtin University’s new Provost.
Professor Tonts said he was proud of his time leading the Authority through some of the most complex assessment and policy challenges in its 50-year history.
Read more...An Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report on a proposal to repurpose an old oil refinery for biofuel production flags the selection of a brownfield site as good environmental practice.
The independent EPA has recommended environmental approval for BP’s Kwinana Renewable Fuels Project, subject to strict conditions.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will comprehensively scrutinise Alcoa’s bauxite mining operations on the Darling Range.
EPA Chair Professor Matthew Tonts said the independent Authority had decided to assess parts of activities documented in Alcoa Limited’s annual rolling five-year Mining and Management Programs (MMPs).
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