State says no to Vasse Coal proposal Summary: The State Government has rejected a proposal by Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd to develop a coal mine north-east of Margaret River.
See the Minister's media statement here. Release Date: 7 February 2012
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Minister says no to Vasse Coal proposal Summary: Environment Minister Bill Marmion has upheld the Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to reject Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd’s proposal to develop a coal mine north-east of Margaret River, citing serious risks to environmental values as the main concern.
See the Minister's media statement here.
Release Date: 21 December 2011
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WA Environmental Offsets Policy Summary: The Western Australian Government’s Environmental Offsets Policy seeks to protect and conserve environmental and biodiversity values for present and future generations. This policy ensures that economic and social development may occur while supporting long term environmental and conservation values.
Release Date: 27 September 2011
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Environmental Protection Bulletin No. 15 - Hydraulic fracturing of gas reserves Summary: The EPA has released Environmental Protection Bulletin No. 15 - Hydraulic fracturing of gas reserves.
Release Date: 5 September 2011
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Changes to Proposals after Assessment – Section 45C of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Summary: This guideline discusses the scope and application of changes to proposals after assessment under Section 45C of the EPA Act.
Release Date: 26 August 2011
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Browse Assessment Process Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is formally assessing, as a strategic proposal, the Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing precinct at James Price Point, on the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome. This is a joint assessment with the Commonwealth.
Release Date: 13 June 2011
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Magellan Lead Carbonate Project Summary: The OEPA engaged John Eames of Laboratory Quality Management Services to review analytical procedures and air quality data for the Magellan Metals shipping container monitoring program.
The review report is here.
The Minister for Environment; Water, Hon. Bill Marmion MLA, has issued a
notice of interim conditions, under section 46A of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986, that apply to the Magellan Metals lead carbonate project.
Release Date: 23 February 2011
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EAG6 Timelines for EIA of proposals Summary: The EPA has updated this EAG in recognition of the need for guidance on the assessment process and associated timelines to provide certainty to all stakeholders, particularly proponents, in relation to the EIA process following amendments to the EP Act on 26 November 2010.
Release Date: 26 November 2010
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Revised Draft Environmental Protection (Western Swamp Tortoise Habitat) Policy 2010 Summary: The EPA has transmitted its Report and a revised Draft
Environmental Protection (Western Swamp Tortoise Habitat) Policy 2010 to the Minister for Environment.
Release Date: 1 November 2010
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