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• Victoria's home insulation plans criticised
  
• ACCC inquiry misdirected, says electricity industry
  
• Court allows open-air stockpiles, with 'plan B' proviso

The ACCC today announced legal action against Audi and parent company Volkswagen over claims about NOx emissions.

Federal and state environment ministers have released terms of reference for a review of the National Pollutant Inventory that could slash the number of sites required to report.

• SA to introduce energy efficiency subsidy scheme
  
• New federal law on engine emission standards under development
  
• Coal company fights disclosure of reports made to EPA
  
• Ministers agree transmission investments must consider emission goals

• Frydenberg to increase hazwaste permit fees, change disclosure rules
  
• EPA imposes new air controls on coal terminals, coatings company
  
• Government seeks views on animal testing ban

The National Pollutant Inventory is to be reviewed and could soon undergo significant changes, including the removal of about a third of reporting facilities.

• Xenophon to vote against ARENA cuts
  
• Licence breaches lead to investigation order
  
• EPA orders oil company to assess pollution monitoring options

Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg today announced that regulatory impact statements on vehicle emissions, fuel efficiency and fuel quality will be released before the end of the year.

• Federal law sinks low-sulfur controls on cruise ships
  
• EPA bans bulk liquids company from transferring BTX
  
• E3 energy rating program narrows its focus

Victoria's EPA has confirmed that the state will adopt a PM10 particle pollution standard that is tougher than the national version finalised earlier this year.