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09 Aug 2024
Register of Crown forestry investigations
View the register of EPA investigations into native forestry operations in Crown forests.
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09 Aug 2024
Our regulatory framework: Listen
We listen and actively engage with the community and people to understand their concerns and their ideas for addressing the issues.
News
09 Aug 2024
BlueScope Steel fined for control system failure
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued BlueScope Steel Pty Ltd a $30,000 fine after a failure in the coke ovens at its Port Kembla Steelworks allegedly caused significant air emissions.
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08 Aug 2024
Key NSW environment act celebrates 25 years
This year we marked 25 years since the groundbreaking Protection of the Environment Operations Act commenced in NSW.
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07 Aug 2024
Managing noise from intruder alarms
Intruder alarm systems are used in cars and buildings to protect against theft, but the noise they make often disturbs neighbours and may result in owners facing legal penalties. Find out how to avoid breaking laws regarding alarms and having a faulty alarm.
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06 Aug 2024
Strategic Plan 2024–29
Our Strategic Plan 2024–29, together with our Regulatory Framework outlines our clear ambition for achieving positive environmental and human health outcomes over the next five years and beyond.
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05 Aug 2024
EPA response to complaints in closed State Forests
NSW State Forests are sometimes lawfully closed for a range of reasons, especially safety concerns.
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05 Aug 2024
Regulation
We are the primary environmental regulator for New South Wales. As environmental stewards we are committed to a sustainable future for NSW, focussing our regulatory activities on improving outcomes that lead to a healthy, sustainable environment and a thriving society. Find out more about how we regulate and some of the tools we use.
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05 Aug 2024
Regulatory framework
Our regulatory framework sets out how we regulate and who we work with to improve outcomes for the environment and our communities.
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05 Aug 2024
How we regulate
We apply the elements of our framework as needed and appropriate to each specific situation, using a series of tools and actions to give us the best outcome.