Sch 10 brockman 2 1992 applies ep act 1986 as a contract term. Power of minister or authority to exempt 17 part ii environmental protection authority division 1 composition, procedure, etc. The environmental protection act 1986 western australia western australian ep act. The environmental protection authority of western australia epa is a statutory authority within. Clearing of native vegetation environmental protection act 1986. Safe clean drinking water act, wellhead protection act. Under 5332 of the ep act, the minister may, having obtained and considered the advice of the epa, by order revoke an approval given under s31d. Section 381 of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act provides that where a development proposal is likely to have a significant effect on the environment, a proponent may refer the proposal to the environmental protection authority epa for a decision on whether or not it requires assessment under the ep act.
Environmental protection act 1986 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Environmental protection act 1986 western australian legislation. Statement of environmental principles, factors and. Western australias environment and the environmental impacts of the clearing of native vegetation through the provisions of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act and the environmental protection clearing of native vegetation regulations 2004. Apr 26, 2016 an act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and formatters connected therewith. Metropolitan redevelopment authority act 2011 preliminary part 1 s. Whereas the decisions were taken at the united nations conference on the human environment held at stockholm in june, 1972, in which india participated, to take appropriate steps for the protection and improvement of human environment. This was a prescient step by the wfpa, because a rapid increase in court decisions and environmental laws passed in the 1970s would have an enormous impact on the states forest landowners and necessitate a far more activist role by the wfpa in addressing these laws. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected there with. In the wake of the bhopal tragedy, the government of india enacted the environment protection act of 1986 under article 253 of the constitution. They are appointed by the governor of western australia on the recommendation of the minister for environment.
This allows epa to regulate pollution and waste that impacts human health and the environment. Send completed forms to office of the environmental protection authority locked bag 10, east perth wa 6892 or email. Development proposals within 500 metres of any natural wetlands should be referred to the department of environment and conservation for advice. The environment protection act was enacted in the year 1986. Environmental defenders office protecting was environment. The western australian environmental protection authority epa. If you require legal advice relating to your specific circumstances you should contact the environmental defenders office wa inc or your solicitor. National environment protection council victoria act 1995. Mar 21, 2020 the environment protection act was enacted in the year 1986. Unusually for a government authority, under the environmental protection act 1986, neither the authority nor its chairman are subject to the direction of the minister.
I consider these changes to be of a minor nature and. The guideline includes a structured methodology and approach for the management. Environmental protection act 1986 epa description of land note 1 extent volume folio. Environmental protection act 1986 ep actmakes provision for the referral to. Environmental protection act 1986 wa exempts pre 1972 sas. The existing pdf versions can still be used as required. Remotely sensed images are routinely taken from aircraft aerial photograph. Act 1999 environment protection act 1986 wa wildlife conservation act 1950 wa wc act 1950. Environmental water provisions policy for western australia. Advice of the environmental protection authority to the. The attorney generals office shares notice of new formal attorney general opinion requests via email. Duty to notify discharges of waste department of water and.
Prior to lodging your application for planning approval you may wish to consider making an appointment with one of the shires planning officers to discuss the proposal. Environmental protection act 1986 schedule 6 heading inserted. Environmental protection authority government of western australia referral of a proposal to the environmental protection authority under section 38 of the environmental protection act 1986. Western australia environmental protection act 1986 contents part i preliminary 1. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Prescribed premises works approvals and licences department of. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. Environmental protection authority or the department of environment and conservation. Environmental protection act 1986 ep act makes it an offence to clear native vegetation unless the clearing is done in accordance with a clearing permit, or an exemption applies. This act may be called the environment protection act, 1986. The appeals convenor the advised that two representatives of her office have discussed the appeal with the appellant. Under section 72 of the environmental protection act 1986, companies must report discharges of waste likely to cause pollution or environmental harm, as soon as practicable. Dr tom hatton chairman, epa 2 october 2017 the recommended reference for this publication is.
Please refer to the environmental protection act 1986 and environmental protection clearing of native vegetation regulations 2004, available from the state law publisher. You may sign in and join the ago opinions list to receive emails of these pending requests and notice of completed attorney generals opinions. Whereas decisions were taken al the united nations conference on the human environment held at stockholm in june, 1972, in which india participated, to take appropriate steps for the protection. He annexed to his affidavit a copy of a letter dated 23 february 2001 from the environmental protection authority epa to the objectors bruce and robyn ellison in which those objectors were advised that the epa had decided not to.
The department provides a one stop shop for prospective applicants that may. Epa environmental protection authority ep act environmental protection act 1986 wa. Revocation of memorial environmental protection act 1986 author this form is used to revoce a pollution abatement notice created under the environmental proectoin act 1986. Division 3, part v environmental protection act 1986. State agreements and the regulation of water resources. An act to provide for an environmental protection authority, for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution and environmental harm, for the conservation, preservation, protection, enhancement and management of the environment and for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.
Impact assessment divisions 1 and 2 procedures manual 2016. Referral of a proposal to the environmental protection. The act is one of the most comprehensive legislations with a pretext to protection and improvement of the environment. Environmental protection act 1986, 1 jan 2019, current, 09c003, pdf word html. Subordinate legislation sits under the environment protection act 1970. Clearing that is done in order to give effect to a requirement to clear under a written law. Western australia environmental protection act 1986. Learn more about per and polyfluoroalkyl substances pfas. Please ensure that all forms are printed in duplex format, that is, printing on both sides of the page. Environmental legislation guidelines 3 federal environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 19993 what must you do or not do. The clearing of native vegetation in western australia is regulated under part v division ii of the environmental protection act 1986. Environmental protection act 1986 contents part i preliminary 1. Forms are now being provided in an electronic format to assist with data entry. L the identification of statutory environmental values and environmental quality criteria to be protected as part of environmental protection policies epps.
Environmental protection act 1986 environmental protection. Western australia department of environment regulation environmental protection act 1986 licence number. By supporting edo, you help everyday people use the law to hold companies and decisionmakers to account, fight for better environmental outcomes and ensure our climate, water, wildlife and communities are safe and protected. State agreements and the regulation of water resources natalie brown llb hons 1. Works approvals and licences the environmental protection act 1986 the act provides an opportunity to appeal decisions in. The survey was carried out in a manner compliant with the environmental protection authority epa requirements for the environmental surveying and reporting for fauna survey in western australia. Pursuant to section 106 of the environmental protection act 1986 the act, the minister obtained a report from the epa on the matters raised in appeal. Referral of a proposal to the environmental protection authority under section 38 of the. Dec4581 dark smoke emissions burning a4 the licensee shall not burn waste material, such as rubber, plastics or used oil, unless prior approval has been sought and gained for firetraining purposes from the. Indira gandhi, who was a pioneer of environmental protection issues in our country.
Works approvals and licences 170619 appeal rights under the environmental protection act 1986. The epa provides advice to the minister for environment through various reports, as well as releasing statements to the public. In 1971 the state environmental policy act sepa was enacted. Environmental protection act 1986 main roads western australia.
Freedom of information re west australian newspapers. Power of minister or authority to exempt 22 part ii environmental protection authority. In accordance with section 21 of the environmental protection act 1986, i submit for presentation to parliament, the annual report of the environmental protection authority for the year ended 30 june 2017. United states environmental protection agency us epa. Epa legislation page environmental protection act 1986. Enforcement department of water and environmental regulation. The dividing of a lot in a previously approved subdivision into two halves with the intent that one. The minister also received a report from the appeals convenor. The office of the appeals convenor will consult the appellant as part of the investigation of the appeal. The book introduction to environmental sciences by r. Overview of environmental law in western australia 01 mportant disclaimer a ee or geera orao uroe.
Environmental protection act 1986 ep act primarily prescribed premises and native vegetation clearing and supports the environmental protection authority epa in its regulation of matters covered under part iv of the ep act. Kpa is seeking to improve accessibility to the port of broome, situated in west roebuck bay, approximately 5 kilometres south west of the township of broome. Environmental protection act 1986 ep actmakes provision for the referral to the environmental protection authority epa of a proposal significant proposals, strategic. It also requires industry to report on the storage, use and releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with. Attorneygenerals department v cockcroft 1986 10 fcr 180 ryder v booth 1985 vr 869. Yes no go to section 6 of this application form if yes, have you commenced consultation with the department of planning lands and heritage. Referral of proposals to authority 1 subject to subsections 2 and 5j, any person may refer a significant proposal to the authority. What are the key pieces of environmental legislation and the.
Channel optimisation project to the environmental protection authority epa under section 38 of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act. The environmental protection swan coastal plain lakes policy 1992 was approved under s31d of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act and came into effect on 18 december 1992. Environment protection act, 1986 is an act of the parliament of india. Environmental protection act 1986 new water legislation and state agreements. Department of water and environmental regulation dwer.
Passed in march 1986, it came into force on 19 november 1986. Dwer was established under section 35 of the public sector management act 1994 and is responsible for the administration of the environmental protection act 1986 along with other legislation. Environmental impact assessment 140619 is there a hearing during the appeal investigation process. Environmental protection authority of western australia. Purpose of this form section 38 of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act makes provision for the referral to the environmental protection authority epa of a proposal significant proposals, strategic. Useful notes on the environmental protection act, 1986.
Environmental assessment guideline for referral of a proposal under s38 of the ep act eag 16. Yes no further referrals may be required under the environmental protection act 1986. You must not take an action that has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on. Environmental protection act 1986 wa mining act 1978 wa. Section 15 of the environmental protection act 1986 establishes the. Referral of a proposal by the proponent to the section 381. Division 3 of the environmental protection act 1986. This document is from an electronic database of legislation maintained. The critical linkages of water allocation planning and decisionmaking with the requirements of the environmental protection act. The environmental protection authority of western australia epa is a statutory authority within the government of western australia and is the primary provider of independent environmental advice to the government. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Compliance assistance documents additional publications relating to clearing. Iv and part v of the environmental protection act 1986 wa respectively. Revocation of memorial environmental protection act 1986.
Epa has made significant progress under the pfas action plan to help states and local communities address per and polyfluoroalkyl substances pfas and protect public health. Environmental protection act 1986 free download as powerpoint presentation. Fracture stimulation in western australia final report to the western australian. Terms used relating to pollution and environmental harm 17 4. Use of monitored natural attenuation at superfund, rcra corrective action and underground storage tank sites, direction 9200. Terms used relating to pollution and environmental harm 4. The environmental protection act 1986 is also pivotal in the approach to the establishment of water provisions for the environment in western australia. The emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies. Re coastal waters alliance of western australia and department of environmental protection and cockburn.
An act to provide for an environmental protection authority, for the prevention, control and abatement of. Pollution of waters by oils and noxious substances act 1986 jointly. Environmental protection authority of western australia wikipedia. Environmental protection act 1986 state law publisher. To minimise file size, flatten maps and optimise pdf files. Directions issued on 29 march 2017 instructed mount jowlaenga to file submissions on the substantive issue by 11 april 2017. Emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra. Dec 16, 20 the environment protection act, 1986 protection of action taken in good faith sec. Environmental protection act 1986 western australia.
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