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Mar
EPA Welcomes Seabed Mining Referral
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) this week welcomed a referral from the Minister for Resources to assess the potential impacts of seabed mining off the coast of the Northern Territory. Advice is being sought from the EPA on potential environmental impacts, ways of managing them, and effects on other resource users. EPA Chair Professor Grahame Webb said, ‘The Territory...1
Feb
EPA Announces Watching Briefs into Edith River Incidents
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) today announced it has established two active watching briefs into incidents in the Edith River in December last year - a train derailment resulting in a copper concentrate spill and the uncontrolled release of waste water from the Mount Todd mine site. The EPA is obliged under the Environment Protection Authority Act (the Act) to...9
Dec
EPA Urges Support for Cash for Containers
9 December 2011 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) today commended the Minister for Environment for establishing the Cash for Containers scheme in the Northern Territory set to commence on 3 January next year. EPA Chair, Professor Grahame Webb said, 'The scheme is a positive step towards establishing a culture of reducing waste. 'In a world where society is increasingly...28
Sep
EPA Congratulates Mining Female of the Year
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) congratulates Territory Environmental Scientist Michelle Iles for winning the Australian Mining Prospect Award, ‘Mining Female of the Year’, announced 7 September at Doltone House in Sydney. EPA Chair, Professor Grahame Webb congratulated Michelle on her award and said it was great news to have a local recognised as an expert in...8
Sep
EPA to Progress Copper Spill Inquiry
8 September 2011 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) plans to progress part 2 of its inquiry into a copper concentrate spill into Darwin Harbour in April 2010 following closure of the related court case. EPA Board Chair, Professor Grahame Webb said, "The EPA is expecting to receive information into the spill from the Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts...4
Mar
Environmental Practice, Policy & Law Seminars – March & April events
Click here to download details of the March and April seminars. Please note: March seminar has been rescheduled from February due to Cyclone Carlos. See below for details. SEMINAR ONE: Thursday 17th March (rescheduled February event) Topic: Advancing Sustainability in Infrastructure – better ways to design, deliver and operate infrastructure. Presenter: Doug Harland, CEO,...23
Feb
EPA Supports Cash for Containers
23 February 2011 The EPA supports the Northern Territory Government’s committment to recycling under its Cash for Containers scheme. Click here to read EPA Chairman Andrew Tupper’s message to Territorians.26
Nov
Darwin Harbour – Healthy, Wealthy & Sustainable
The EPA has released its review of the governance and managment of Darwin Harbour – Ecologically Sustainable Development in the Darwin Harbour Region. Click here to read the EPA’s media statement, or click here to read the full report on Darwin Harbour. The EPA welcomes any comments you might have on the report, and on the best way to manage and protect this valuable asset.15
Sep
Outcomes from EPA Board meeting in Alice Springs
The EPA Board met recently in Alice Springs - click here to find out what the EPA has planned for the next few months and beyond...26
May