Meeting environmental obligations and duties the environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and duties to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination. How executive actions can shape environmental law chapter 2. Fasttracking pipelines, the border wall, and other infrastructure projects chapter 5. National environment protection council victoria act 1995. Tox free australia pty ltd acn 127 853 561 level 4, 441 st kilda road melbourne vic 3004 tox free australia pty ltd 812 krypton street narangba qld 4504 your reference. The environmental protection act 1994 the act is designed to protect the environment using a variety of regulatory tools. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Principle of conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity 1f. The queensland environmental offsets policy version 1.
Procedural guide environmental protection act 1994 disclosure log. See schedule 2 part 2 of the covid19 emergency response act 2020. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary. Page 3 2019 the bill, if the proposed grazing regulations will only apply to grazing properties greater than 2000ha as per agricultural environmental relevant activity era in the environmental protection act 1999 sect 751ii3 or there is another way of classifying commercial grazing enterprises which explains the difference between the total number of grazing enterprise across the six. Western australian legislation environmental protection act. Environmental protection regulation 2019 page 2 16 references to carrying out particular environmental activities in a year 21 division 2 prescribed activities 17 activities prescribed as environmentally relevant activitiesact, s 19 21 18 activities prescribed as extractive activitiesact, s 120.
Guideline environmental protection order page 2 of 140701 em1033 department of environment and heritage protection what is an environmental protection order. Jul 12, 2016 an act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. You must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm unless you take all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise the harm. What the twoforone executive order on regulation means for environmental law chapter 3. Contents environmental protection act 1994 page 2 subdivision 4 environmentally relevant activities 18 meaning of environmentally relevant activity. Environmental impact statement assessment report under the. Its objective is to protect queenslands environment while allowing for development that improves the total quality of life, both now and in the future, in a way that maintains ecological processes ecologically sustainable development. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions 1 short title. The object of the environmental protection act 1994 is to protect queenslands environment while allowing for development that improves the total quality of life, both now and in the future, in a way that maintains the ecological processes on which life depends.
Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Queensland environmental protection regulation 2008 subordinate legislation 2008 no. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. Environmental protection great barrier reef protection measures. Compliance and enforcement queensland environment department. Relevant to this matter are the environmental protection act 1994 ep act, the environmental protection regulation 2008 ep regulation and councils compliance and enforcement policy 2018 councils policy. Meeting environmental obligations and duties business. This environmental protection order is issued by the administering authority pursuant to section 358 of the environmental protection act 1994. The environment protection act 1993 is currently affected by temporary modifications that are not incorporated into the text. Environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. The environmental protection act 1994 also sets out enforcement tools that can be used when offences or acts of noncompliance are identified the two primary duties that apply to everyone in queensland are.
This legislation was the result of the streamlined integration of six acts of parliament and the abolition of the associated statutory authorities. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 current as at 3 july 2017. Environmental impact statement assessment report under. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts. This allows epa to regulate pollution and waste that impacts human health and the environment. How congress can override environmental regulation chapter 4. Protecting the great barrier reef is one of the queensland governments six priorities under. Review of environmental protection regulation bne26828 environmental protection agency po box 15155 city east qld 4002 or email. Index table search search this act notes noteup next download help. The environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and duties to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination.
Environmental protection order epo guideline em1033. Chapter 1 preliminary chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions 1 short title. See schedule 2 part 2 of the covid19 emergency response act 2020 this legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. This report provides an evaluation of the environmental impact statement eis process pursuant to chapter 3 of the environmental protection act 1994 ep act for the elimatta project the project proposed by taroom coal proprietary limited taroom coal, a wholly owned subsidiary of northern energy corporation limited nec. The environment protection act 1993 provides the regulatory framework to protect south australias environment, including land, air and water. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as. Environmental protection act 1990 chapter 43 first published 1990 reprinted with corrections 2004 environmental protection act 1990 published by tso the stationery of. Environmental authority epml003700 rolleston coal mine page 1 of 52 department of environment and science obligations under the environmental protection act 1994 in addition to the requirements found in the conditions of this environmental authority, the holder must also meet. The objective of the environmental protection noise policy 2008 is to. Environmental protection, england and wales the environmental permitting england and wales regulations 2010 made 10th march 2010 coming into force in accordance with regulation 11b contents part 1 general 1. The environment protection act is being developed in two stages.
Principle of integrated environmental management 1k. The department administers a number of pieces of legislation, including. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and gas. Environment protection act 1970 table of provisions long title part iintroduction 1.
Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development agency. Environmental protection act 1994 queensland legislation. The project was first referred to the commonwealth minister. Environmental protection order notice, stat6 issued. Meeting environmental obligations and duties environment. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts agency. Some important definitions provided in the section are. More information is available on the department of environment and heritage protection website. Environmental protection act 1994 as at 12 december. Norfolk island legislation amendment act 2015 c2015a00059. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with. Principle of integration of economic, social and environmental considerations 1c.
Lake eyre basin agreement act 2001 to the extent that it is relevant to environmental matters. Amendments to the environmental protection act 1994. Section 2 a environment includes water, air, and land and the interrelationship that exists among and. Environmental protection act 1994 environmental authority epml005168 this environmental authority is issued by the administering authority under chapter 5 of the environmental protection act 1994. Epa environmental protection act 1994 qld epbc act environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epp environmental protection policy. Reviewing, revising, or revoking protection of national monuments. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development.
This compilation was prepared on 16 may 2005 incorporating amendments up to act no. The epa and other bodies administer the act through a. Table of contents sections 267 528 note 1 table of acts. May 16, 2005 environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. Environmental protection great barrier reef protection.
Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 historical version for 1. Enforcement guidelines queensland environment department. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. Environmental legislation guidelines 5 queensland environmental protection act 199412 what must you do or not do. Environmental authorities for mining projects environment. Legislation environment, land and water queensland government.
It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined in the epbc act as matters of national environmental significance. The environmental protection act 1990, a uk act of parliament relating to controlled wastes is the successor to the control of pollution act 1974 and makes provision for the management of pollution from industrial processes. The 2 primary duties that apply to everyone in queensland are the. This is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force. Environmental protection plan sample selected pages not a complete plan complies with ufgs01 57 20. Environmental protection noise policy 2008 explanatory note. Guideline the duty to notify of environmental harm page 2 of 12 esr20162271 version 2. Pollution incidents and activities that cause or threaten to. Environmental protection regulation 2008 subordinate legislation 2008 no. Synopsis of the queensland environmental legal system. Ep act environmental protection act 1994 qld epbc act environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epp environmental protection policy era environmentally relevant activity gatt general agreement on tariffs and trade 1947 gbr gbrmpa great barrier reef great barrier reef marine park authority ghg greenhouse gas. The publication number can be used as a search term to find the latest version of a publication at s. The environmental protection act deals with issues relating to waste on land, defining all aspects of waste management. The environmental protection act 1994 also sets out enforcement tools that can be used when offences or acts of noncompliance are identified.
Consultation on draft environment protection legislation. The environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and offences to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination. Relevant excerpts from these documents are set out in appendix b. Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and gas activities.
Powers, duties and functions of authority part iiienvironment protection division 1declaration of policy 16. The environmental protection act 1994 ep act is a key element of queenslands environmental legal system. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. Would the epo be consistent with environmental protection policies on water, air, noise or waste for example. Procedural guide environmental protection act 1994. Citation, commencement, extent and application 6 2. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999.
The environmental protection act 1994 ep act is a key element of queensland s environmental legal system. Environmental protection order page 4 of 140701 em1033 department of environment and heritage protection and maintaining ecological processes. Consider other documents such as state or regional coastal plans. Fisheries act 1994 as it relates to fish habitat areas forestry act 1959 jointly administered with the minister for agricultural industry development and fisheries gene technology queensland act 2016. Department of environment and heritage protection qld. Smelter and lead residential remediation zone 3 excavation east chicago, indiana september 20, 2016 prepared for u.
It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined in the epbc act as matters. Pollution of waters by oils and noxious substances act 1986 jointly. Epml005168 environmental authority takes effect on 17 april 2019 environmental authority holders names registered address jellinbah group pty ltd level 7 comalco place, 12 creek. Find out about opportunities for community participation pdf, 2kb on projects that require a mining lease under the mineral resources act 1989 and a sitespecific environmental authority applied for under the environmental protection act 1994. Its objective is to protect queensland s environment while allowing for development that improves the total quality of life, both now and in the future, in a way that maintains ecological processes ecologically sustainable development. Most of these aim to elicit a cooperative response from those who are damaging the. Subordinate legislation sits under the environment protection act 1970. This environmental authority is issued by the administering authority under chapter 5 of the environmental protection act 1994.
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