The NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement has been updated to reflect the latest advice on air emissions standards from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer and ensures NSW has air emission standards that meet and exceed world best practice

The updated Energy from Waste Policy Statement is available here. It reflects the air emission recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer and the outcomes of public consultation on these proposed changes.

The EPA consulted on changes to the Energy from Waste Policy Statement to reflect the air emission recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer between 31 March – 30 April 2021. A summary of the consultation outcomes, and the EPA’s response, is available in the Consultation Report.

The NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement sets out the overarching framework and criteria that apply to facilities in NSW proposing to thermally treat waste or waste-derived materials for the recovery of energy. In doing so, it provides regulatory clarity to industry and the community.

The Minister for Environment requested the Chief Scientist and Engineer provide independent expert advice on energy recovery facilities and related environmental protection frameworks to ensure facilities in NSW undertake robust assessments and adopt international best practice standards and controls to ensure human health and the environment are protected.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) revised the Energy from Waste Policy Statement to reflect the air emission recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer and consulted on these proposed changes.

Public consultation on the Policy Statement is now closed. Thank you for your feedback on the proposed changes to the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement.

Please note, your feedback on the Energy from Waste Policy Statement may include ‘personal information,' including your name, address, email, internet protocol address and any other personal information contained in your feedback.

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