1698: Liquid storage and handling guidelines

This guide outlines the principles for preventing harm to the environment and human health when storing and handling liquid substances. Each section of this guide provides information on proper...

1827.2: Waste classification assessment protocol

This protocol applies from 1 July 2021. The Environment Protection Act 2017 commenced on 1 July 2021. The Environment Protection Regulations (Part 4.2) that apply under this Act specify the...

1830: Stony Creek monitoring update

EPA is monitoring Stony Creek in areas affected by the fire. We are using the results to provide advice around human health and environmental impacts. This update includes water and sediment quality...

1717: Australian Paper waste to energy works approval decision

Paper Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Australian Paper) has proposed construction of a ‘moving grate’ waste to energy facility at its Maryvale site, in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. The facility will...

1724.1: Ash fact sheet

Smoke consists of particles that weren’t burnt completely. When the particles fall from the air, they collect on surfaces as soot and ash. This fact sheet contains information about the health...

1744: Yumbah Nyamat abalone farm works approval decision

Yumbah Aquaculture Limited (Yumbah) has proposed construction of a new abalone farm, Yumbah Nyamat, at Bolwarra in western Victoria. The farm will include an abalone hatchery and nursery, with grow...

1746.1: Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy

EPA requires its staff to act with integrity and is committed to the detection and investigation of any situations which may be regarded as demonstrating behaviours which do not meet ethical standards...

1850.1: Guidance for operating licences

This document outlines: the standard content of EPA operating licences, for both new and existing licence holders how operating licences will differ compared with licences in the current legislative...

1861: Self-assessment tool for small business (Arabic)

Arabic translation. From 1 July 2021, new laws require all businesses to prevent and manage the risks of harm to people and the environment from their activities. This self-assessment tool for small...

1879: Emerging contaminants assessment 2019–20: Summary of results

EPA analysed samples of soils, water and sediment at 101 sites across Victoria for emerging and legacy contaminants (including PFAS). This report contains a summary of the results...