<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Updates</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/header-links&amp;page=1b86197c-1286-440b-9a64-136356bca04e&amp;wp=fdc84d76-e6c5-42d9-9c4f-ec602af166a5&amp;pageurl=/header-links/Pages/Rss-Feeds.aspx</link><description>Rss for the latest updates to the ERMA website</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Call for submissions on new rules for aerosols</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/storing-aerosols.aspx</link><description>The EPA is welcoming people to have their say on proposed changes to the site and storage conditions for aerosols. </description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Have your say on a new plant antibiotic</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/kiwifruit-antibiotic.aspx</link><description>The EPA is inviting people to have their say on an application for a new antibiotic for kiwifruit and some other horticultural crops. </description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:54:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposals to change new organism status</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/consultations/new-organisms/Pages/Proposals-change-new-organism-status.aspx</link><description>Proposals have been made to remove the new organism status of three species already present in New Zealand. The organisms are: Serangium maculigerum, Macrotrachelia sp. and Acizzia solanicola.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 20:17:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposals to change new organism status</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/proposals_change_new_organism_status.aspx</link><description>The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking submissions on proposals to remove the new organism status of three species already present in New Zealand. The organisms are: Serangium maculigerum, Macrotrachelia sp. and Acizzia solanicola.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 20:15:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EPA welcomes submissions on Peka Peka to North Ōtaki proposal</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/submit-PP2O.aspx</link><description>The Environmental Protection Authority is holding a public meeting to help people understand how they can have their say on the NZ Transport Agency’s proposal for the Peka Peka to North Ōtaki Expressway. </description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:28:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Peka Peka to North Ōtaki</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/consultations/rm/Pages/Peka_Peka_North_Otaki.aspx</link><description>The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on the Peka Peka to North Ōtaki Expressway proposal.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for submissions on a butterfly to control Japanese honeysuckle</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/Call-for-submissions-on-a-butterfly-to-control-Japanese-honeysuckle.aspx</link><description>The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to release white admiral butterflies to control Japanese honeysuckle. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for submissions on a new insecticide</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/Call-for-submissions-on-a-new-insecticide-.aspx</link><description>The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to import the water-based insecticide Bithor, which contains bifenthrin and imidacloprid. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:36:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filling of below-ground petrol tanks by pumping</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/consultations/hazardous-substances/Pages/filling-below-ground-petrol-tanks-pumping.aspx</link><description>Submissions are now open for the draft code of practice for HSNOCOP 14: Filling of below ground petrol tanks by pumping. They close on 7 June 2013.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Management and handling of used oil</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/consultations/hazardous-substances/Pages/Management-and-handling-of-used-oil.aspx</link><description>The EPA is now calling for submissions on the draft Code of practice for managing and handling used oil. Submissions close at 5.00 pm, 23 May 2013.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:11:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Final decision on Mackays to Peka Peka proposal</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/erma-media-releases/Pages/Final-decision-on-Mackays-to-Peka-Peka-proposal-.aspx</link><description>The independent Board of Inquiry’s final decision and report on the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway proposal has been released. </description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:13:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ministerial direction to Registrar of NZEUR</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/news/news/Pages/Ministerial-direction-to-.aspx</link><description>The EPA has received a direction from the Minister of Climate Change Issues for the issuance of emission units to meet the needs of the Emissions Trading Scheme.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:28:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>See the new beetles</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/new-organisms/popular-no-topics/dungbeetles/Pages/See-the-new-species.aspx</link><description>Have a look at the eleven new exotic dung beetles approved for release in New Zealand.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 04:45:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The dung beetle decision</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/new-organisms/popular-no-topics/dungbeetles/Pages/decision.aspx</link><description>Learn how the EPA's expert panel weighed the risks and benefits of releasing dung beetles.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 04:21:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>(Blank)</title><link>http://www.epa.govt.nz/new-organisms/popular-no-topics/dungbeetles/Pages/default.aspx</link><description>Learn more about the 11 species of dung beetle approved for release in New Zealand.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:39:21 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>