EPA has received an application from Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd in Refinery Rd, Corio, to install a new sulphur removal processing unit to produce ultra-low sulphur gasoline.
The application proposes to construct a new sulphur removal processing unit and includes supplementary equipment and connection systems to the existing refinery.
The proposed works are in response to changes in Australian fuel quality standards.
The full application can be viewed at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/viva-energy-refining-pty-ltd-app024263
EPA invites community members to comment on this application from 21 June to 17 July 2023 and to attend a drop in community session:
When: Monday, 10 July 2023 5pm-7pm
Where: Rosewall Community Centre – 36 Sharland Rd, Corio VIC 3214
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Permissions work alongside the General Environmental Duty, ensuring performance standards and conditions are met across a range of activities.
There are three tiers of permissions based on the level of risk to human health and the environment:
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This risk-based approach means EPA can target different levels of risk with the right balance of permissions and conditions. Our Permissions scheme policy (publication 1799) outlines:
• Your role, as the permission holder, in ensuring compliance and preventing harm
• What we consider when assessing an application for a permission
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