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Transmission Gully Draft decision

The Draft Report and Decision for the Transmission Gully Proposal is now available.

Transmission Gully Draft decision

NZ King Salmon

Submissions have now closed on NZ King Salmon Co. Limited's proposal for proposed plan changes and resource consents for salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds. The period for making further submissions will open soon.

NZ King Salmon

Tattoo inks guidelines

The EPA has issued guidelines on the safe use of tattoo inks and permanent makeup substances

Tattoo inks guidelines

Used/waste oil

Find out more about the status of used/waste oil under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO).

Used/waste oil

Reporting on methyl bromide

Managers at sites using more than 500 kg of methyl bromide a year must now provide an annual monitoring report.

Reporting on methyl bromide

Welcome to the Environmental Protection Authority

New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) administers applications for major infrastructure projects of national significance, and regulates new organisms (plants, animals, GM organisms) and hazardous substances and chemicals. The EPA also administers the Emissions Trading Scheme and New Zealand Emission Unit Register.

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New Zealand’s economy relies on organisms that are not native to New Zealand. The EPA ensures new organisms can be imported without harming our environment.

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From petrol and LPG to toothpaste and fireworks - there are more than 100,000 hazardous substances in common use. We set the rules for safe use.

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Applications for building roads, wind farms, and power transmission lines are examples of projects of national significance that are managed by us.

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The EPA took responsibility for the Emissions Trading Scheme and Registry from January 2012.

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Proposed changes to synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG)

15/05/2012

The Government proposes changes to the treatment of synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) in the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Notice of hearing

15/05/2012

A hearing will be held on Thursday, 24 May 2012, on an application to import three nitrogen-fixing bacteria for release.

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Design and construction of thermoplastic tanks

19/04/2012

Submissions are being sought on the draft code of practice "Design and Construction of Thermoplastic Tanks for Class 6, 8 and 9 Hazardous Liquids".

Storage of explosives

12/04/2012

Submissions are sought on the draft Code of Practice for the Storage of Explosives (HSNOCOP 55). This proposed code adopts Australian Standard AS 2187.1-1998 Explosives-Storage, transport and use Part 1: Storage by incorporation.

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Additional Information May 2012

16/05/2012

Read NZ King Salmon’s draft consent conditions and their report on the Council’s s149G report.

Proposed changes to synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG)

15/05/2012

The Government proposes changes to the treatment of synthetic greenhouse gases (SGG) in the Emissions Trading Scheme.