NT EPA recommends approval of Ammaroo phosphate project
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has completed the environmental impact assessment of Verdant Mineral Limited’s Ammaroo Phosphate Project and has concluded that it is environmentally acceptable.
Prosecution proceedings commenced over oil spill in Darwin Harbour
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have commenced legal proceedings against the master and owners of a ship responsible for a large oil spill in Darwin Harbour on 19 August 2016.
NT Noise Management Framework guideline
The NT Environment Protection Authority has today released the NT Noise Management Framework Guideline, following an extensive period of public consultation earlier this year.
MRM overburden management project assessment report completed
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has completed a rigorous environmental impact assessment of McArthur River Mining Pty Ltd’s Overburden Management Project and has concluded that the Project can be managed to avoid unacceptable environmental impacts and risks.
NT EPA releases guideline for environmental factors and objectives
The NT EPA takes a holistic approach to assessing the environmental impacts of development proposals in the Northern Territory.
NPI review open for comment
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) is undergoing a review and the NPI Review Steering Committee is inviting written submissions on a discussion paper prepared for the review.
DoD PFAS community walk-in sessions June 2018
The Department of Defence is holding two community walk-in sessions and community shopfronts, to provide local residents and business owners with an opportunity to discuss the Detailed Site Investigations into PFAS and answer questions on the Human Health Risk Assessments.
Prosecution for environmental harm
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has welcomed a decision by the Darwin Local Court to fine and convict a former company director for environmental offences.
Top End Air Quality
Ambient air quality levels recorded at the NT EPA ambient air monitoring stations in Darwin have shown air quality for PM2.5 and PM10 to be deteriorating during the past few days.
Expressions of interest sought for NT EPA member
The Minister for Environment and Natural Resources is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic strategic thinkers to become non-executive members of the NT EPA.