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Transport for NSW released two updated documents in April 2025: the Road Noise Criteria Guideline and the Road Noise Mitigation Guideline. The criteria guideline supersedes Practice Notes I and III of the 2001 Environmental Noise Management Manual, and the Mitigation Guideline supersedes RMS 14.584 and Practice Notes (iv), (iv-a) and (iv-c).

Early engagement with an air quality consultant can save time and costs by helping identify potential issues before they affect project design or schedules. The success of an assessment depends not only on technical expertise but also on careful planning and coordination.

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced an evaluation under Section 74 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 covering 522 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC).

Dust may seem insignificant, but its impact on health, amenity and the environment is real. Modern tools like dust sampling bottles and directional devices like the DustScan help engineers, regulators and the public understand and control generation of dust particles more effectively.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) is proposing amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 including the introduction of mandatory codes of practice for low-risk activities, clarified definitions and administrative requirements.