Carbon & Waste Management
Australians Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) is the first in the world to have included emissions from waste. In addition to reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse Emissions Reporting Act (NGER), operators of waste management facilities also have to consider the implications of emissions from waste under CPRS.
Following concerns raised by the industry during consultation on the CPRS draft legislation, it was announced on 14 May 2009 that:
“The Government has listened to those concerns and the legislation released today reflects that legacy emissions from waste will be excluded from the Scheme. Liability for landfill emissions under the Scheme will now only apply to emissions that come from waste that is deposited after the commencement of the Scheme on 1 July 2011. The delay in the commencement of the Scheme announced last week provides an extra year for the industry and local councils to prepare for the Scheme. It will also allow these parties to investigate abatement opportunities for reducing their emissions and implement measurement approaches that are best suited to their circumstances.”
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) legislation is new and subject to ongoing development of technical determinations and regulations. Tonkin Consulting staff members have been following and actively contributing to this review and development process. Compliance with the mandatory reporting obligations under NGERS is still required even though CPRS has been delayed.
Tonkin Consulting has been advising waste sector operators regarding the assessment, monitoring and utilisation of Landfill Gas for many years. In addition to provision of engineering solutions, Tonkin Consulting has also provided:
- reporting under National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) requirements
- assessment of emissions and reporting obligations under NGER Act
- compliance assessments, audits and greenhouse gas emission assessments
- management measures to minimise fugitive emissions and maximise renewable energy opportunities.
In addition to NGER Method 1 assessments, our air quality specialists can also provide assessment of landfill surface emissions of methane in accordance with the draft Method 2 to provide improved estimates of emissions and LFG capture.
For more information phone Johan Meline or Paul Lightbody on 8273 3100. |
