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Exemptions for Heavy Vehicle Drivers at Rest Stops

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the National Cabinet have approved an exemption for roadhouses, dedicated truck stop facilities and truck driver lounges to remain open so Australia’s heavy vehicle drivers have access to showers, restrooms and facilities to undertake their mandated fatigue management breaks.
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Transport Administration Amendment (RMS Dissolution) Bill 2019

Legislation was recently passed in the NSW Parliament to enable the full integration of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) into one organisation. Please find an extract from the letter from RMS:
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SSA Bulletin - UPSS Transition Committee

As you would be aware the Local Councils across NSW now regulate the majority of UPSS sites in NSW. The EPA regulated these sites from 2008 until 1 September 2019 and a compliance self-assessment program conducted by the EPA in 2019 indicated a relatively high level of compliance with UPSS regulatory requirements in the industry.
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Weekly Petrol Prices Report – Australian Institute of Petroleum 8 September

AIP’s comprehensive weekly report on fuel prices assists in better understanding the factors influencing retail prices in Australia. Independently sourced data shows trends and the very close links between the international and wholesale factors influencing Australian pump prices. This important report provides timely, factual data you can use to assess the numerous, often unsubstantiated, claims about fuel prices.
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NSW EPA Underground Petroleum Storage Systems Update No. 8

On 1 September 2019 NSW Councils resumed responsibility for regulating most underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) in their local areas. The EPA remains the regulator for around 1000 UPSS sites which hold a EPA licence, are operated by a public authority, are in unincorporated areas of the state or are subject to a regulatory notice that we have already issued to a UPSS site.
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NSW EPA Underground Petroleum Storage Systems Update

As previously communicated, on 1st of September 2019 NSW Councils will reassume responsibility for regulating most underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) in their local areas.
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Reducing The Risk of Pollution from Service Station Runoff

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a guide that outlines how service stations can better protect the environment from potentially polluted run-off from service station forecourts.
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Fail to Pay/Drive-Offs for Fuel - Changes Reporting to Police

The offence of Fail to Pay (also known as Drive-Offs) is an ongoing concern of the service station industry and wider community. Hence, the NSW Police has taken steps to standardise the way that these offences are reported by the service station industry to the Police. This will assist the Police to identify, investigate and prosecute people who commit this crime. The new process involves the introduction of a new form that is available from the internet. Police attendance at every offence of this type will now no longer be necessary.
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Weekly Petrol Prices Report – Australian Institute of Petroleum 23rd June

AIP’s comprehensive weekly report on fuel prices assists in better understanding the factors influencing retail prices in Australia. Independently sourced data shows trends and the very close links between the international and wholesale factors influencing Australian pump prices. This important report provides timely, factual data you can use to assess the numerous, often unsubstantiated, claims about fuel prices.
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Draft UPSS Regulation 2019 - Public Consultation Open

As highlighted at the industry forum on 27 March 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the regulatory requirements for UPSS operators to reflect best industry practice, and is seeking public input. The draft Protection of the Environment Operations (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2019 and Regulatory Impact Statement is out for public consultation.
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