House Bill 2 will require a national anti-human trafficking hotline number to be advertised in airports, truck stops, train stations and bus stations.

However a ten year review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) is taking place, providing some hope for new laws to disable the upward trajectory of fossil fuel projects and the demise of our natural environment.

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Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals in other uses. SB 242  repeals current law authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to issue a license to a person or a group to feed waterfowl on land owned or operated by the person or group, or in waters within 300 yards of a shoreline. Under the division of powers within the Australian Constitution, states have primary responsibility for environmental protection. The intention of the Bill is to ensure that, where there is a Bilateral Agreement in place for identified actions, those actions do not require further assessment or approval under the EPBC Act (i.e. There are exemptions for some disposable items, including: The new law also restricts food-service businesses from handing out plastic straws, unless specifically requested by a customer, beginning in November 2021.

New Jersey is now leading the paradigm shift away from single use disposables to reusables.”, Dozens of cities, towns and counties across New Jersey have already passed some form of restrictions on plastic bags, straws and polystyrene food containers.

HB 980 / SB 775  alters the energy storage system tax credit by increasing to $150,000 the maximum tax credit (up from $75,000) that may be claimed for a system installed on commercial property (the $5,000 residential cap remains) and specifying that a person that owns or pays for the installation of a system that supplies electrical energy intended for use on a residential or commercial property may claim the tax credit, funded at $750,000 annually. Dr David Shearman AM  FRACP is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at Adelaide University, Dr Melissa Haswell is Professor of Environmental Wellbeing at Sydney University (from 5 May) and Professor of Health, Safety and Environment at Queensland University of Technology, Victoria calls on feds to "put aside ideology" and pave way for offshore wind, Covid-19 co-operation lays out pathway for climate ambition, CMI says. While we certainly agree, no mention of the biodiversity and climate crises follows.

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills and given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic any legislation that requires new State spending will no doubt receive heightened scrutiny. “A truly national approach to environmental protection would build on the Federal Government’s capacity to bring constitutional authority and substantial resources to environmental governance and would better enable Australia to arrest its environmental demise and meet its international responsibilities on climate change”. make amendments to the EPBC Act in relation to bilateral agreements. “This is an environmental victory that’s been years in the making,” said Amy Goldsmith, the New Jersey state director for Clean Water Action. All fines collected would go to Clean Communities Program Fund, which pays for litter clean-up grants across New Jersey. The new rules for plastic and paper bags, and polystyrene containers, become effective in May 2022. The matters covered in the Interim Report include: We expect that the final recommendations will suggest a number of substantial reforms to the EPBC Act – which, if implemented – could also have an impact on the assessment and approval of development within local council areas, as well as development carried out by local councils. SB 420 / HB 581 was amended to be substantially the same as HB 619.

Murphy and the NJ Legislature, we’ve successfully drawn a line in the sand and made NJ a world leader in reducing the plastic plague on this marvel of a planet.”. It would exclude projects financed in whole or in large part by the private sector, as is the case for a number of oil pipelines. New laws to go into effect next week in Kentucky, LMPD officer charged with misconduct, drug trafficking, Boone Tavern Restaurant closed for 24 hours due to COVID-19, Woman had 20+ photos of child porn on her phone, police say.

...MORE. “Many of our municipalities have already taken steps to limit the use of carryout bags and containers; now, it’s time for the State to act. All rights reserved (About Us). © Mondaq® Ltd 1994 - 2020. To help New Jerseyans adjust to life without the ubiquitous, thin grocery bags, the law allocates $500,000 each year for three years to fund a public education campaign, and to hand-out free reusable bags. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances. Other bodies (i.e. ICLG - Environment & Climate Change Laws and Regulations - Japan covers common issues in environment and climate change laws and regulations – including environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, liabilities, among others – in 27 jurisdictions.

Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no ICLG - Environment & Climate Change Laws and Regulations - India covers common issues in environment and climate change laws and regulations – including environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, liabilities, among others – in 27 jurisdictions. so as to avoid the duplication of these processes under both the relevant State and Federal regimes). Legislators responded by creating the initial versions of this new law. POPULAR ARTICLES ON: Environment from Australia. New Jersey's bag ban, which was passed by state lawmakers in September, is seen as the strictest stance against single-use plastics in the nation.

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Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. Mondaq grants you a non-exclusive, revocable licence to access the Website and associated services, such as the Mondaq News Alerts (Services), subject to and in consideration of your compliance with the following terms and conditions of use (Terms). (2) an independent National Environmental Protection Authority that operates at arm’s-length from Government to conduct transparent environmental assessments and inquiries as well as to undertake monitoring, compliance and enforcement actions. This article is relevant to potential plaintiffs and defendants of civil liability claims relating to PFAS contamination. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. Practical answers to some PFAS management FAQs, including due diligence enquiries & contractual considerations.

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