A report on the progress of the NChEM Chemicals Action Plan for the Environment: 2007 was accepted by EPHC on 5 July 2010. Key outcomes include the development of the implementation plans for COAG approval and commencement of projects under the plans. Significant progress was also made with the development of modules for the Environmental Controls Manual in most jurisdictions.

This is the second progress report to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) on the implementation of the National framework for Chemicals Environmental Management since the signing of the 2007 NChEM Ministerial Agreement.