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17 Nov 2023
Assistance to remove waste after disasters
Following emergencies and disasters, communities may require assistance to remove or clean up waste or debris so they can begin to rebuild. In these extraordinary circumstances, the NSW Government may provide assistance.
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14 Jul 2021
Managing waste in emergencies and disasters
Before communities can rebuild after disasters they may first need to safely dispose of waste and debris from storms, bushfires, flood, building fires and other major incidents.
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16 Sep 2019
Managing water pollution in NSW
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is the state's primary environmental regulator and focuses on the regulation of water pollution from activities included on Schedule 1 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) or other legislation such as the Forestry Act 2012.
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14 Jul 2026
Water pollution discharge impact assessments
Guidance for industry and practitioners on the relevant statutory, policy, and technical framework to consider when conducting a water pollution discharge impact assessment.
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28 Apr 2026
Market-based instruments and other economic incentives
The EPA uses market-based instruments and other economic incentives to regulate air and water pollution in the most economically efficient manner by harnessing market forces to meet environmental requirements.