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16 Dec 2022
Smoke abatement notices
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) provides for the issuing of smoke abatement notices.
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16 Dec 2022
Open burning - reducing air pollution from fires
You are only allowed to light a fire outside in certain situations. Check what fires are allowed in your area, and whether you need a permit to burn.
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16 Dec 2022
Sugar cane burning
Cane farmers have a legal right to burn cane but must notify their immediate neighbours and avoid burning during unacceptable times and weather conditions.
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15 Dec 2022
Legacy asbestos fill sites in NSW
We have worked with local councils and NSW government agencies to reassess sites contaminated with legacy asbestos.
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15 Dec 2022
Other contamination issues
Information on land contaminated with asbestos, former gas sites, and the former uranium processing site at Hunters Hill.
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13 Dec 2022
View all publications
The EPA provides a range of educational, technical and general information about the NSW environment and activities that may impact your environment or community, and about environmental regulations, government policies and initiatives, industry compliance and best practice.
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12 Dec 2022
Business recycling directory
Planet Ark, in partnership with the EPA, produced a Business Recycling directory, an online directory and associated hotline that make recycling easier for small to medium-sized businesses.
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07 Dec 2022
Guideline for transport infrastructure pre-construction works
This guideline focuses on works commonly undertaken during the pre-construction phase of a transport infrastructure project, considers the circumstances that may trigger the need for an environment protection licence (EPL) for scheduled development work, and provides examples.