Public consultation

1080 poison baiting used for the control of vertebrate pest animals - proposed listing NOT supported - The NSW Scientific Committee has made a Preliminary Determination not to support a proposal to list 1080 poison baiting used for the control of vertebrate pest animals to be a 'key threatening process' in NSW. See its reasons for this. On public exhibition until 23/11/2007.

A new Biodiversity Strategy for NSW: discussion paper -The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) invite public submissions on A new Biodiversity Strategy for New South Wales - Discussion Paper. The closing date for submissions is 13 February 2009.

Avondale State Conservation Area - draft plan of management - on public exhibition until 13 October 2008

Bees Nest Nature Reserve - draft plan of management - on public exhibition until 27 October 2008

Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Agreement -  an agreement between the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and the Minister for Primary Industries in accord with the Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Act 2005.

Dananbilla, Koorawatha, Illunie and Gungewalla Nature Reserves - draft plan of management - on public exhibition until 13 October 2008

Draft BioBanking Assessment Methodology - This draft set of rules will be used to assess the biodiversity values that NSW's new BioBanking Scheme is designed to protect.

Draft Compliance Assurance Strategy - This is a proposed strategy to ensure that the NSW BioBanking Scheme is implemented lawfully, equitably and transparently and that biodiversity values are conserved and improved.

Draft Contaminated Land Management Regulation 2008 - The Contaminated Land Management Regulation 1998 is due for automatic repeal on 1 September 2008. It is proposed that a new Regulation be made under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLM Act) by 1 September 2008.

Draft general information for commercial fishing and aquaculture vehicle access permits - This permit application package is applicable to commercial fishing or aquaculture permit holders licensed under the Fisheries Management Act 1994

Draft NSW Construction Noise Guideline - The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) is seeking community comment on a revised Construction Noise Guideline. It is intended that this will replace the Noise Control Guideline: Construction Site Noise published by the State Pollution Control Commission in 1985. The objective of the proposed guideline is to provide clear and consistent guidance on how to assess. Comments must be received by 19 September 2008.

Draft Radiation Control Amendment (Sun-tanning Units) Regulation 2008   - The draft Regulation responds to increasing public concerns about the health risks associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sun-tanning units. Submissions close 6 February 2009.

Draft Sydney Region Pest Management Strategy 2008-2011 - Comments are currently being sought on the draft Pest Management Strategy for the Sydney Region of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The strategy identifies the negative impacts of pest animals and weeds to biodiversity, cultural heritage, amenity and other park values and provides NPWS with a strategic approach to pest management. The draft strategy is on exhibition from 13 October 2008 -l 21 November 2008.

Ellerslie Nature Reserve - draft plan of management
On public exhibition until 16 February 2009

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act The EHC Act allows DECC to regulate activities of chemicals or groups of chemicals of environmental concern. These requirements are set out in chemical control orders and may require a licence or prohibit certain activities. The activities may include storing, transporting or treating chemicals and/or their wastes.

The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change and the NSW Department of Water and Energy invite stakeholders and members of the public to make comments in writing on the design of the Discussion Paper on the NSW Energy Efficiency Trading Scheme. Closing date for comments is Wednesday 16 July 2008.

Jerralong Nature Reserve - draft plan of management - on public exhibition until 27 October 2008

Kosciuszko National Park - proposed naming of roads in resort areas - On public exhibition until 20 February 2009

Lease of land in Kosciuszko National Park - Notice of lease of land in Kosciuszko National Park As required by Section 151AA of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 the following proposals to lease land within Kosciuszko National Park are hereby publicly advertised. Submissions are called from persons who wish to comment on any of the proposed leases.

Manobalai Nature Reserve - draft plan of management - on public exhibition until 16 February 2009

Proposed Amendments to the Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area Plan of Management 2000 in relation to leases and licences - on public exhibition until 13 October 2008

Proposed Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2008 - The draft POEO (General) Regulation 2008 aims to ensure that the provisions of the POEO Act can be implemented in an efficient and effective manner, recover the costs of administering the POEO Act and the Regulation as part of applying the polluter-pays principle, and provide additional incentive for the reduction of emissions of pollutants for activities under Schedule 1 of the POEO Act. This includes encouraging licensees subject to Load Based Licensing (LBL) to improve their environmental performance beyond what is required by the complementary command and control approaches.

Protected and Threatened Plants in the Cut-flower Industry - draft for public comment - This document details the status of native flora under NSW legislation and the licensing and reporting requirements in the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPWA), and is an important reference for the cut-flower industry and Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (DECC) officers who administer, monitor and enforce the licensing system.

Razorback Nature Reserve - draft plan of management
On public exhibition until 16 February 2009

Regulatory Impact Statement: Proposed Threatened Species Conservation (Biodiversity Banking) Regulation 2007  - This proposed regulation completes the legal framework for establishment of the BioBanking Scheme which aims to address the loss of biodiversity in NSW, including threatened species.

Review of the zoning plans for Jervis Bay and Solitary Islands marine parks - The Marine Parks Authority commenced a review of these zoning plans to determine whether the current zoning plans remain appropriate for conserving the marine biodiversity and environments and providing for ecologically sustainable use and public enjoyment, as outlined in Marine Parks Act 1997. Public submissions will be received until 2 June 2008.

Scabby Range Nature Reserve - draft plan of managment - on public exhibition until 13 October 2008

Shannon Creek Draft Conservation Agreement - A draft Conservation Agreement over land at Shannon Creek, near Coutts Crossing, managed by North Coast Water, a business unit of the Clarence Valley Council, has been prepared, in partnership with DECC. The Conservation Agreement protects significant natural heritage conservation values in perpetuity.

Threatened Biodiversity Survey and Assessment: Guidelines for Developments and Activities - working draft (PDF - 487KB) - As the diversity of species and their habitats may be adversely affected by development, it is important that informed decisions regarding the impact of development can be made.

Threatened Species Management: Policy and procedure statement No 08 (PDF - 179KB) - Statewide prioritisation for recovery plan preparation.

Towards an Aboriginal land management framework: The NSW Government is currently working with Aboriginal communities to reach a common understanding about how to strengthen their connections to Country. Find out how to have your say.

Vapour recovery at service stations: Stage 2 vapour recovery or ‘VR2’ is being phased in at petrol stations in metropolitan NSW to reduce the escape of emissions during refuelling and improve the quality of our air. Find out more and how to comment on the proposal.