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Environment Australia, 2001
ISBN 0 642 54694 0
The NPI is an Internet database designed to provide the Australian community, industry and government with information on the types and amounts of certain substances being emitted to the air, land and water around Australia.
The second year of the NPI saw the number of facilities reporting to it increase by over 50 percent, the number of sectors covered by it increase by over 300 percent, and the average number of substances reported by each facility increase by almost 50 percent.
In addition, a large number of aggregated emission data studies, both airsheds and water catchments, have been completed and included on the database. These studies provide a more complete picture of pollutant emissions in Australia.
NPI data can be used for promoting cleaner production and pollution prevention and identifying sources of environmental pressures. This report provides a summary of the second year NPI data. For more information on 1999-2000 emissions please visit the NPI Internet site at www.npi.ea.gov.au
This summary report is based on the NPI data published on 28 May 2001. It is important to realise that the NPI is a database of estimated emissions and the accuracy of the data will vary according to the estimation technique used.
Aggregated emissions data is not estimated every year, but for a particular period to provide a snap-shot of the background emissions from mobile and non-industrial sources and sub-threshold facilities (smaller facilities whose emissions are below certain levels). Comparative analysis of the aggregated emissions data is likely to be misleading, because at this early stage of implementation of the NPI the techniques used are not consistent across all the jurisdictions. It would also be unwise to make comparisons between industries or facilities without first checking to ascertain the basis and extent of reporting. Some reporting facilities have included Internet links to their own pages in their Internet reports. The views expressed in the pages reached through the facility hotlinks are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth, Environment Australia or the National Environment Protection Council.
The NPI provides information on both point sources (facilities like manufacturing sites) and 'aggregated emissions' from diffuse or mobile sources (such as households and transport).
The NPI was created in February 1998 as the first National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) by the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC).
The desired environmental outcomes of the Measure are:
The implementation arrangements for the NPI are detailed in the NPI National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) document and associated Memorandum of Understanding which are available on the NPI web site.
A Technical Advisory Panel developed the NPI reporting list by considering the environmental and human health effects of over 400 substances, before developing a priority list of 90 for inclusion in the Inventory.
In the phase in years of 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, facilities were only required to report on 36 substances. From 1 July 2001 this will increase to 90 substances.
A threshold is set for each substance according to its nature. There are three types of thresholds: category 1 based on NPI substance use; category 2 based on energy/fuel consumption and; category 3 based on emissions of total nitrogen and total phosphorus to air and water.
Details of each of the NPI substances can be found in the NPI's contextual information, available on the NPI Internet site and in hard copy. The information is provided to help people gain a better understanding of the nature of the substance in question and includes identifiable features, chemical characteristics, sources and health and environmental effects.
The information in this report is presented in two sections: The first section is on facility (point source) emissions and aggregated emissions for airsheds and water catchments, while the second section is on customised emission reports from the database.
| Jurisdiction | Number of reporting facilities | Number of substances reported | Number of sectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 21 | 47 | 9 |
| New South Wales | 361 | 69 | 55 |
| Northern Territory | 95 | 65 | 18 |
| Queensland | 428 | 67 | 52 |
| South Australia | 223 | 56 | 40 |
| Tasmania | 121 | 55 | 28 |
| Victoria | 388 | 70 | 57 |
| Western Australia | 330 | 71 | 39 |
| Total for 1999-2000 | 1,967 | 83 | 67 |
| Total for 1998-1999 | 1,200 | 69 | 23 |
In 1998-1999 only 23 industry sectors were required to report to the NPI. This grew to 90 industry sectors in 1999-2000. In this period 1,967 facilities reported on an average of 8.4 substances, up from the 1,200 facilities which reported on an average of 5.8 substances the previous year. Full details of the emissions from any of the listed facilities can be obtained from the NPI database, available on the Internet at www.npi.ea.gov.au
The tables on the following pages summarise 1999-2000 facility data.
| Industry Sectors | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery Product Manufacturing | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 25 | ||
| Ceramic Product Manufacture | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 52 | ||
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 37 | ||
| Electricity Supply | 10 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 126 | |
| Log Sawmilling, Timber Dressing and Wood Product Manufacturing | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 46 | |
| Meat and Meat Product Manufacturing | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 33 | |
| Mining | 20 | 14 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 84 | 167 | |
| Mining of Non-Metallic Minerals | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 37 | ||
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 6 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 21 | 83 | |||
| Paper and Paper Product Manufacturing | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 31 | ||
| Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 27 | ||
| Petroleum Product Wholesaling | 5 | 126 | 14 | 105 | 70 | 18 | 72 | 67 | 477 |
| Sewerage and Drainage Services | 2 | 43 | 6 | 48 | 13 | 30 | 43 | 4 | 189 |
| Waste Disposal Services: Sewerage Sludge and Biochemical Waste Incineration | 4 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 65 | |
| Water Supply | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 27 | ||
| All Other Sectors | 5 | 107 | 19 | 104 | 56 | 24 | 172 | 58 | 545 |
| Total for all reporting sectors for 1999-2000 | 21 | 361 | 95 | 428 | 223 | 121 | 388 | 330 | 1,967 |
| Total for all reporting sectors for 1998-1999 | 12 | 270 | 74 | 279 | 116 | 68 | 177 | 199 | 1,195 |
The following table provides information on total facility emissions (point source emissions to the air, land and water) of some of the NPI substances. This is aimed to provide an overview of the national point source emission scenario.
| Substance | Emissions to air in million kg | Emissions to land in million kg | Emissions to water in million kg | Total emissions in million kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur dioxide | 1480.00 | N/A | N/A | 1480.00 |
| Carbon monoxide | 616.00 | N/A | N/A | 616.00 |
| Oxides of nitrogen | 607.00 | N/A | N/A | 607.00 |
| Particulate matter <=10.0 µm | 335.00 | N/A | N/A | 335.00 |
| Total nitrogen | N/A | N/A | 67.24 | 67.24 |
| Total volatile organic compounds | 36.00 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 36.20 |
| Ammonia (total) | 13.80 | 0.31 | 5.29 | 19.40 |
| Sulfuric acid | 0.12 | 0.01 | 17.09 | 17.22 |
| Total phosphorus | N/A | N/A | 16.16 | 16.16 |
| Fluoride compounds | 7.97 | 0.63 | 1.30 | 9.90 |
| Cyanide (inorganic) compounds | 4.68 | 0.44 | 0.04 | 5.16 |
| Benzene | 1.80 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 1.86 |
| Lead & compounds | 0.72 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Arsenic & compounds | 0.45 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Mercury & compounds | 0.008 | 0.00006 | 0.0001 | 0.008 |
Aggregated emissions data is estimated by State and Territory environment protection agencies for substances emitted from mobile sources (motor vehicles, trains, aircraft, commercial and recreational boating) and sub-threshold facilities (smaller companies that do not trip the threshold). These sources are listed below. Such data is restricted to geographically discrete specific airsheds and catchments. It should be taken into account that each airshed and catchment is influenced by climate, size, general topography, population densities and other site specific characteristics. Estimated emissions reported may therefore not be directly comparable.
Emission sources for an airshed are classified as core or non-core. Core sources are those estimated by all states and territories. Non-core sources are those on which jurisdictions may report where relevant. Emission estimation technique handbooks have now been completed for all core and non-core sources. The following table lists core and non-core sources considered as part of the NPI airshed studies.
| Core - to be reported by a jurisdiction if it is appropriate to the airshed | Non core - may be reported by jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Mobile sources: motor vehicles, boating (commercial shipping/boating, recreational boating), aircraft, railways | Backyard incinerators |
| Domestic/Commercial solvents | Biogenics |
| Domestic fuel use (solid (wood, coal ), liquid, gas) | Paved and unpaved roads |
| Lawn mowing (domestic, open space) | Gas leakage |
| Service stations | |
| Architectural surface coating | |
| Motor vehicle refinishing | |
| Dry cleaning | |
| Printers (Volatile organic compounds only) | |
| Cutback bitumen | |
| Sub threshold industrial solvents (trichloroethylene) | |
| Bushfires and prescribed burning | |
| Fuel combustion sub threshold |
The 1999-2000 Inventory provides reports on 29 airsheds, up from 7 airsheds in 1998-1999. The airsheds, as shown on the map below, cover all of the major population and industrial centres. This coverage is aimed to provide information on the impact of human and industrial activity on our environment.
NPI Airsheds - 1999-2000
| Jurisdiction | Airshed |
|---|---|
| ACT | Canberra |
| NSW | Sydney Newcastle Wollongong |
| NT | Alice Springs, Darwin |
| QLD | South East Queensland |
| SA | Adelaide, Barmera, Barossa, Berri, Loxton, Lyndoch, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Nuriootpa, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Renmark, Riverland, South East, Spencer Gulf, Whyalla |
| TAS | Hobart, Launceston |
| VIC | Latrobe Valley Region, Port Phillip Region |
| WA | Kalgoorlie, Perth, Pilbara |
Information on four NPI listed substances – carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter (PM10) and sulfur dioxide – is presented in this summary report. These substances have been chosen because of their potential effect on human health and the environment. The following charts have been prepared by adding point source and aggregated emissions data.
For the purposes of this summary report, the charts group emissions into three broad categories:
1 It should be noted that not all of these sources were included for all the airsheds. For example, some airsheds included aeroplanes or railways and some did not.
2 It should be noted that not all of these sources were included for all the airsheds. For example, Hobart and Canberra airsheds had domestic fuel use as the dominant aggregated source while it was not considered relevant in other airsheds.
Exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide may cause poor concentration, memory difficulties, vision problems and loss of muscle coordination while at higher levels it can cause headaches, fatigue and nausea. Carbon monoxide is considered to be a precursor to greenhouse gases.
The pie charts show carbon monoxide emissions in all capital city airsheds, with the Hobart airshed as a case study.
Carbon Monoxide Emissions - Capital City Airsheds
Total carbon monoxide emitted in capital city airsheds: 2800 million kg/yr
Carbon Monoxide Emissions - Hobart Airshed, Transport Sector
Total carbon monoxide emitted by all sectors in Hobart airshed: 76 million kg/yr
Total carbon monoxide emitted by the transport sector in Hobart airshed: 52 million kg/yr
Exposure to oxides of nitrogen may not always produce immediate effects but can result in fatal excessive fluid in the lung tissues (pulmonary oedema) hours after exposure. In the lower atmosphere, oxides of nitrogen play a major role in the formation of photochemical smog. Excessive levels of oxides of nitrogen can kill plants and increase the acidity of rain.
The pie charts show emissions of oxides of nitrogen in all capital city airsheds, with the Adelaide airshed as a case study.
Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions - Capital City Airsheds
Total oxides of nitrogen emitted in all capital city airsheds: 480 million kg/yr
Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions - Adelaide Airshed, Transport Sector
Total oxides of nitrogen emitted by all sectors in Adelaide airshed: 30 million kg/yr
Total oxides of nitrogen emitted by transport sector in Adelaide airshed: 21 million kg/yr
Every one is exposed to some extent to particulate matter (PM10), which is defined as dust particles of any substances that are less than or equal to 10 micrometers in aerodynamic diameter. Health effects include toxic effects by absorption of the dust into the blood (eg. lead, cadmium, and zinc), allergic or hypersensitivity effects, bacterial and fungal infections, fibrosis, cancer and irritation of mucous membranes. The factors that influence the health effects are dust composition, concentration, size and duration of exposure to dust.
The Pie charts show emissions of particulate matter in all capital city airsheds with the Perth airshed as a case study.
Particulate Matter Emissions - Capital City Airsheds
Total particulate matter (PM10) emitted in capital city airsheds: 86 million kg/yr
Particulate Matter Emissions - Perth Airshed, Other Sector
Total particulate matter (PM10) emitted by all sectors in Perth airshed: 10 million kg/yr
Total particulate matter (PM10) emitted by sector other than transport or industry in Perth Airshed: 4 million kg/yr
Exposure to sulfur dioxide can cause headaches, general discomfort and anxiety. Those with impaired heart or lung function and asthmatics are at increased risk. Sulfur dioxide is absorbed by soils and plants and captured within and below clouds and in certain circumstances can increase the acidity of rain.
The pie charts show sulfur dioxide emissions in all capital city airsheds with the Port Phillip airshed as a case study.
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions - Capital City Airsheds
Total sulfur dioxide emitted in all capital city airsheds: 190 million kg/yr
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions - Port Phillip Airshed, Major Industry Sectors
Total sulfur dioxide emitted by all sectors in Port Phillip airshed: 39 million kg/yr
Total sulfur dioxide emitted by industry sector in Port Phillip Airshed: 33 million kg/yr
Rather than showing distribution of priority pollutant emissions from different sources, the NPI can also provide information on priority pollutant emissions from a single dominant source, motor vehicles, as illustrated in the table below.
| Substance | Emission in million kg/yr |
|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide | 2,100.00 |
| Oxides of nitrogen | 330.00 |
| Particulate matter (PM10) | 14.00 |
| Sulfur dioxide | 10.00 |
| Benzene | 8.70 |
| Lead & compounds | 0.50 |
In 1999-2000, 23 catchments were studied, and total nitrogen and total phosphorus emissions have been estimated. Detailed information on each of these catchments can be obtained from the NPI database on the Internet, using the 'Quick Search' function. Information on the Murray Darling Basin is included as an example.
NPI Catchments 1999-2000
| Jurisdiction | Catchment |
|---|---|
| (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC) | Murray-Darling Basin |
| ACT | Canberra |
| NSW | Botany Bay, Hawkesbury-Nepean River, Hunter River, Lake Illawarra, Manning River, Port Jackson, Richmond River |
| NT | Darwin Harbour and surrounding catchments |
| QLD | Dawson River, Johnstone River, SE Queensland |
| SA | Adelaide, Barossa |
| TAS | Derwent, Esk/Tamar |
| VIC | Latrobe-Thomson, Port Phillip Bay |
| WA | Avon, Peel-Harvey, Perth, Upper Swan-Canning |
The following tables, charts and figures have been prepared by adding point source and aggregate emissions data for total nitrogen and total phosphorus for selected water catchments.
Total nitrogen is defined by the NPI as compounds that give rise to nitrate and nitrite ions. This is a very broad group that covers many natural and human made substances, either containing nitrates or nitrites or decomposing into other sources or containing both of them. The main health effects associated with nitrate and nitrite is methaemoglobinaemia ('blue baby syndrome').
Total phosphorus is defined by the NPI as compounds that give rise to phosphate ions. This is also a very broad group including many natural and anthropogenic substances. These compounds include salts such as trisodium phosphate and calcium hydroxyapatite, and polyphosphates and organophosphates. Many industrial organophosphates are nerve toxins (for example pesticides) and exposure to these can lead to sub-lethal and lethal effects.
A more general concern in relation to total nitrogen and total phosphorus is its environmental effects, where elevated levels of nitrogen and phosphorus often cause enhanced algal bloom. This may ultimately manifest itself as blue-green algal blooms which can produce hepatotoxins, neurotoxins and endotoxins and affect human health through contact or consumption.
Average rate of total nitrogen emitted in all NPI catchments: 14 kg/ha/yr
Average rate of total phosphorus emitted in all NPI catchments: 2.4 kg/ha/yr
Reports from the database provide information on emissions of the listed NPI substances together with location details mapped at desired national, state or local level. A user can query the database by substance, source, location and facility. In addition, information on emissions of specific substances at particular locations or facilities can be accessed through the 'Quick Search' facility. Another useful feature is 'Sort', which allows the user to sort the emissions in ascending/descending order in the emission report. Through the combined use of these features, information can be customised to meet individual user requirements as shown in the following examples.
Information on emissions of a specific substance in a particular area can be acquired by using a 'location' query. For example, a user can find information on the amount of benzene emitted in the Hobart airshed. The information can then be viewed in either map or graph form.
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Information on the top 10 emitters of a particular NPI substance can be obtained by using the 'Quick Search' facility. For example, the 'Quick Search' facility can produce a map of all mercury emitting facilities across the nation. These facilities can then be sorted in ascending order so that the top ten emitters can be found.
| Reporting facilities | Amount of mercury in kg |
|---|---|
| Mount Isa Mines Limited, Mount Isa | 2000 |
| Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd, Collie | 450 |
| Edison Mission Energy Aust Ltd, Traralgon | 440 |
| Alcoa World Alumina-Aust, Pinjara | 390 |
| Alcoa World Alumina-Aust, Kwinana | 320 |
| Alcoa World Alumina- Aust, Wagerup | 300 |
| Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter, Boolaroo | 300 |
| Smorgon Steel Group Ltd, Mayfield West | 280 |
| Claypave Pty Ltd, Dinmore | 270 |
| Queensland Alumina Limited, Gladstone | 240 |
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Information on emissions from individual facilities can be obtained by using a 'facility' query. In addition to providing estimates of their emissions, many facilities also provide information on their efforts to reduce emissions. In the example shown below, in 1999-2000, the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant reduced its emission of nitrogen by 26% and its emission of phosphorus by 19% over its 1998-1999 emission levels. Its report for 1999-2000 attributes the reasons for this reduction to cleaner production activities and better technology.
Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant
Address: Port Wakefield Road Bolivar , SA 5150
| Emitted Substance | Air | Land | Water | kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic & compounds | 0.032 | 0.015 | 74.00 | kg |
| Cadmium & compounds | 0.18 | 0.0014 | 7.00 | kg |
| Carbon monoxide | 13,000.00 | kg | ||
| Chromium (VI) compounds | 0.22 | 0.21 | 1,100.00 | kg |
| Lead & compounds | 0.080 | 0.0076 | 40.00 | kg |
| Mercury & compounds | 0.042 | 0.0021 | 11.00 | kg |
| Oxides of nitrogen | 16,000.00 | kg | ||
| Particulate matter <=10.0 µm | 1,200.00 | kg | ||
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | 0.11 | kg | ||
| Sulphur dioxide | 83.00 | kg | ||
| Total nitrogen | 1,100,000.00 | kg | ||
| Total phosphorus | 170,000.00 | kg |
Cleaner production activities
Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping, or procedures
Modified process, equipment, layout or piping
Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves
Dust suppression - water sprays/chemical suppression
Dust suppression - wind breaks/covered/enclosed stockpiles
Trade waste program targeted at reducing trade waste discharges to sewer
Installation of pollution control equipment
Secondary wastewater treatment process was installed at Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to reduce the emissions of total nitrogen being discharged to Gulf St Vincent.
Note: The NPI consists of substances spanning a wide range of toxicities. A small number may not necessarily imply an insignificant emission; for example, a small emission of a highly toxic substance may be of more concern than a larger emission of a substance of relatively lower toxicity.
Information on emissions of specific substances in a particular catchment can be obtained by using a 'substance query' and narrowing it down to a particular catchment. The example below shows nutrient emissions from both point and aggregate sources into the Murray Darling Basin.
| Aggregated Sources | Amount in million kg |
|---|---|
| Unimproved pasture | 70.00 |
| Cropping | 48.00 |
| Improved pasture | 17.00 |
| Woodland/forest/forestry | 12.00 |
| Cotton | 1.30 |
| Sub-threshold point sources | 0.10 |
| Urban | 0.06 |
| Horticulture - perennial | 0.59 |
| Horticulture - annual | 0.27 |
| Total emissions from aggregated sources | 149.30 |
| Point Sources (Reporting Facilities) | Amount in million kg |
| ACTEW Corporation, Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre - Sewage Treatment | 0.74 |
| Toowoomba City Council, Wetalla WWTP (Stage 3) | 0.14 |
| Queanbeyan City Council, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant | 0.07 |
| Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority, Shepparton Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.05 |
| South Australian Water Corporation, Murray Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.05 |
| ADI Limited, ADI Limited | 0.04 |
| Orange Sewage Treatment Plant, Orange Sewage Treatment Plant | 0.03 |
| Toowoomba City Council, Wetalla WWTP (Stage 4) | 0.03 |
| Coliban Region Water Authority, Bendigo Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.02 |
| South Australian Water Corporation, Bird-In-Hand Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.02 |
| North East Region Water Authority, North East Water | 0.02 |
| North East Region Water Authority, North East Water | 0.02 |
| Total emissions from point sources (reporting facilities) | 1.20 |
| Total emissions from aggregated and point sources | 151.00 |
Aggregated emissions are not estimated every year. They are estimated for a particular period to provide information on the background emissions.
Maps created for the presentation of the NPI data
Information on emissions of specific substances in a particular catchment can be obtained by using a 'substance query' and narrowing it down to a particular catchment. The example below shows nutrient emissions from both point and aggregate sources into the Murray Darling Basin.
| Aggregated Sources | Amount in million kg |
|---|---|
| Cropping | 6.20 |
| Unimproved pasture | 3.20 |
| Improved pasture | 1.60 |
| Woodland/forest/forestry | 0.68 |
| Sub-threshold point sources | 0.23 |
| Cotton | 0.16 |
| Urban | 0.10 |
| Horticulture - perennial | 0.06 |
| Horticulture - annual | 0.04 |
| Total emissions from aggregated sources | 12.30 |
| Point Sources (Reporting Facilities) | Amount in million kg |
| Toowoomba City Council, Wetalla WWTP (Stage 3) | 0.055 |
| Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority, Shepparton Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.021 |
| South Australian Water Corporation, Murray Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.014 |
| North East Region Water Authority, North East Water | 0.011 |
| Coliban Region Water Authority, Bendigo Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.009 |
| Toowoomba City Council, Wetalla WWTP (Stage 4) | 0.009 |
| North East Region Water Authority, North East Water | 0.008 |
| South Australian Water Corporation, Bird-In-Hand Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.007 |
| Inverell Shire Council, Inverell Sewage Treatment Works | 0.004 |
| Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority, Kilmore Wastewater Treatment Plant | 0.003 |
| ACTEW Corporation, Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre - Sewage Treatment | 0.003 |
| Orange Sewage Treatment Plant, Orange Sewage Treatment Plant | 0.003 |
| Queanbeyan City Council, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant | 0.0003 |
| Total emissions from point sources (reporting facilities) | 0.150 |
| Total emissions from aggregated and point sources | 12.500 |
Aggregated emissions are not estimated every year. They are estimated for a particular period to provide information on the background emissions.
Maps created for the presentation of the NPI data
Inquiries regarding emissions data on the National Pollutant Inventory should be directed to the State or Territory Environment Protection Authority, as the State or Territory undertakes the collection of data from reporting facilities.
Questions relating to the database itself, or on major policy issues can be directed to the Commonwealth contact.
The contact points for the NPI are:
Commonwealth
NPI Section - Environment Australia
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 657 945
Facsimile: (02) 6250 0365
Email: npi@ea.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
NPI Officer - Environment ACT
PO Box 114
LYNEHAM ACT 2602
Phone: (02) 6207 9777
Facsimile: (02) 6207 6084
Email:don.horan@dpa.act.gov.au
New South Wales
NPI Unit - NSW Environment Protection Authority
PO Box A290
Sydney South NSW 1232
Phone: 131 555
Facsimile: (02) 9995 5941
Email:npi@epa.nsw.gov.au
Northern Territory
National Pollutant Inventory Officer
Environment and Heritage Division
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
GPO Box 1680
DARWIN NT 0801
Phone: (08) 8924 4140
Facsimile: (08) 8924 4053
Email:louisa.perrin@nt.gov.au
Queensland
NPI Implementation Team
Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 155
BRISBANE ALBERT STREET QLD 4002
Phone: (07) 3404 3331
Facsimile: (07) 3227 8341
Email:npi@env.qld.gov.au
South Australia
NPI Team - Environment Protection Agency
GPO Box 2607
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Phone: (08) 8204 9135
Facsimile: (08) 8204 2107
Email:Kotrotsos.Diane@saugov.sa.gov.au
Tasmania
NPI Unit - Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment
GPO Box 623
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: (03) 6233 8011
Facsimile: (03) 6233 3800
Email:barryw@dpiwe.tas.gov.au
Victoria
NPI Team - Environment Protection Authority
PO Box 4395QQ
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Phone: (03) 9695 2700
Facsimile: (03) 9695 2710
Email:npi.victoria@epa.vic.gov.au
Western Australia
NPI Implementation Team
Department of Environmental Protection
Westralia Square
141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9222 7000
Facsimile: (08) 9222 8330
Email:greg.mueller@environment.wa.gov.au
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