Public consultations
To ensure that its decisions about managing the state's environment and heritage represent a wide range of views and needs, the department encourages all Queenslanders to take part in the consultation process.
These matters are open for public consultation:
- Please check the Get involved - consultations for public comment and search for the Department of Environment and Science.
- Notice of Environmental Impact Statement—Proposed Saint Elmo Vanadium Project
Submission period: 4 November – 16 December 2019. - Notice of proposed action – This Notice is issued under section 172(2) of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 to advise that the chief executive is proposing to amend the End of Waste Code for Biosolids (ENEW07359617). Any person may make a written submission to the chief executive about the proposed action by close of business 26 November 2019 via email to RRS.Consultation@des.qld.gov.au.
- Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – ACQ Treated Timber Shavings
The department has developed a draft EOW code to allow for the use of ACQ Treated Timber Shavings as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made before 5:00pm on 19 December 2019 - Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – Liquid Concrete Washout
The department has developed a draft EOW code to allow for the use of Liquid Concrete Washout waste as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made before 5:00pm on 19 December 2019 - Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – Returned Concrete
The department has developed a draft EOW code to allow for the use of Returned Concrete as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made before 5:00pm on 19 December 2019 - Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code – Solid Concrete Washout
The department has developed a draft EOW code to allow for the use of Solid Concrete Washout waste as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made before 5:00pm on 19 December 2019
Notice inviting submissions for new end of waste codes
The department invites submissions on the development of new EOW codes under s.160 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Submissions can be made about any particular waste and feedback will help inform the development of future codes where there is strong industry demand.
To have your say, complete the Submission for proposed end of waste code form (ESR/2016/3304) and return to the department by 31 January 2020.