Section 157 authorisations

This guideline has been written to explain how and when to apply to EPA Victoria for an authorisation under Section 157 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act), and the information that...

1587: Hazelwood recovery effort - April update

As part of our commitment to the Hazelwood recovery effort, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria continues its support for the Latrobe Valley community by monitoring air, water and soil...

1589: Contaminated soil – treatment and disposal

In anticipation of contaminated soil treatment facilities operating in Victoria, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has released a draft position statement. The statement focuses on...

1333.1: Stormwater management for the car repair industry

A fact sheet offering guidance for car repair businesses on preventing pollution from entering the stormwater system...

1304.1: Stormwater and protecting our waterways

All of Victoria’s businesses and households have a part to play in ensuring our stormwater is kept clean and clear, not clouded by pollution. Stormwater pollution includes many human-produced wastes...

1335.1: Five steps for protecting stormwater

A fact sheet for use by businesses to illustrate how to protect stormwater from pollution...

1334.1: Stormwater management for food businesses

A fact sheet offering guidance for food businesses on preventing pollution from entering the stormwater system...

1569: Air monitoring report 2013 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure

This report presents the results of air quality monitoring in Victoria in 2013 and assesses them against the requirements of the Ambient Air Quality National Environment Protection Measure (AAQ NEPM...

1566: How EPA responds to reports of pollution

EPA officers review pollution reports to assess the risk to the environment, using information about the circumstances of the event and whether there have been any previous, related incidents. Based...

1565: Application of environment protection principles to EPA's approvals process

This publication explains how we expect project proponents to consider the environment protection principles when developing proposals and preparing applications for an EPA approval. It is most...