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 has today issued updated advice on how and when it will assess proposals that involve hydraulic fracturing for shale and tight gas.
Read more...The three independent delegates assessing the proposed Browse Natural Gas Precinct strategic proposal will today tour James Price Point and meet with community members.
Chairman Gerard Early PSM, Dr Tom Hatton PSM and Glen McLeod are assessing the Minister for State Development’s proposal to establish a multi-user gas hub precinct near James Price Point, 60 kilometres north of Broome.
Mr Early said the site visit was an invaluable opportunity to obtain a grass-roots grasp on the proposal as well as meet with representatives from a cross-section of the community.
Read more...A large, new open cut iron ore mine in the Pilbara has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has determined a proposal to mine one of the most important Banded Iron Formation (BIF) landforms in the Midwest as environmentally unacceptable.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has today announced it has recommended the Western Australian Shark Hazard Mitigation Drum Line Program 2014-2017 proposal should not be implemented.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended the State Government consider developing a long term plan to protect the environmental values of the Pilbara in the face of growing development pressures.
Read more...A rare earth elements mine has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...The three independent Delegates assessing the proposed Browse Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Precinct strategic proposal have called for new technical and scientific information to be submitted for their consideration.
Chairman Gerard Early said individuals, non-government organisations and government agencies that provided a non-proforma submission during the previous process would be invited to update technical or scientific information.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has rigorously assessed and recommended conditional approval for a new uranium mine on the Little Sandy Desert.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended protecting high value natural bushland, declaring the City of Armadale’s bid to build a road through it as environmentally unacceptable.
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