Targeted Compliance Program: 2024-25
2024-25 projects for focused and coordinated compliance action.
NSW to regulate reduction of coal mine emissions
New rules will require major coal mines in NSW to directly reduce fossil methane pollution, delivering significant climate benefits this decade.
Major review launched to strengthen air pollution modelling
A major review is underway to modernise the methods for modelling air pollutants in NSW, with consultation now open.
EPA investigating Mount Thorley fish kill
The NSW EPA is investigating a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley.
Hunter River fish kill update
The EPA continues to investigate a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley. Teams of officers have been taking water samples and following up leads in the community.
Part 1: Biofuels exemptions framework and guidelines
Responsibility for administering the Biofuels Act 2007 has been formally transferred from the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading to the Minister for the Environment. Minister Sharpe has requested that EPA be the responsible agency for administering and enforcing the Act.
Part 2.1: Exemption from the minimum biofuel requirements
Find out about grounds for exemptions from the minimum biofuel requirements and applying for an exemption.
Part 2.2: Exemption application process | Biofuels
How to apply for an exemption from the minimum biofuel requirements.
Part 3: Supporting documentation for exemption applications | Biofuels
Volume retailers need to declare certain facts to support their application for an exemption to the biofuel minimum requirements.