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. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development agency. 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 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. Environmental protection great barrier reef protection. Epa environmental protection act 1994 qld epbc act environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epp environmental protection policy. Citation, commencement, extent and application 6 2. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. The environment protection act is being developed in two stages. Section 2 a environment includes water, air, and land and the interrelationship that exists among and. This legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. Meeting environmental obligations and duties the environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and duties to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination.
Environmental protection order notice, stat6 issued. Amendments to the environmental protection act 1994. Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and gas activities. Index table search search this act notes noteup next download help. Principle of integration of economic, social and environmental considerations 1c. The environment protection act 1993 provides the regulatory framework to protect south australias environment, including land, air and water. Environmental protection noise policy 2008 explanatory note. 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. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts. Table of contents sections 267 528 note 1 table of acts. 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. The 2 primary duties that apply to everyone in queensland are the. Procedural guide environmental protection act 1994 disclosure log.
Environmental authorities for mining projects environment. The epa and other bodies administer the act through a. This environmental authority is issued by the administering authority under chapter 5 of the environmental protection act 1994. The objective of the environmental protection noise policy 2008 is to. 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. This allows epa to regulate pollution and waste that impacts human health and the environment. Reviewing, revising, or revoking protection of national monuments. National environment protection council victoria act 1995. 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. Pollution incidents and activities that cause or threaten to.
The environmental protection act deals with issues relating to waste on land, defining all aspects of waste management. The environment protection act 1993 is currently affected by temporary modifications that are not incorporated into the text. 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. The queensland environmental offsets policy version 1. Department of environment and heritage protection qld. Environmental protection great barrier reef protection measures. Meeting environmental obligations and duties environment. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts agency. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. 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. Environmental legislation guidelines 5 queensland environmental protection act 199412 what must you do or not do.
The environmental protection act 1994 ep act is a key element of queensland s environmental legal system. The environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and duties to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions 1 short title. More information is available on the department of environment and heritage protection website. Chapter 1 preliminary chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions 1 short title. Contents environmental protection act 1994 page 2 subdivision 4 environmentally relevant activities 18 meaning of environmentally relevant activity. Environment protection act 1970 table of provisions long title part iintroduction 1. Norfolk island legislation amendment act 2015 c2015a00059. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development. 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.
How executive actions can shape environmental law chapter 2. 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 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. This environmental protection order is issued by the administering authority pursuant to section 358 of the environmental protection act 1994.
Environmental protection plan sample selected pages not a complete plan complies with ufgs01 57 20. Environmental protection act 1994 as at 12 december. Review of environmental protection regulation bne26828 environmental protection agency po box 15155 city east qld 4002 or email. Guideline environmental protection order page 2 of 140701 em1033 department of environment and heritage protection what is an environmental protection order. See schedule 2 part 2 of the covid19 emergency response act 2020.
Western australian legislation environmental protection act. Powers, duties and functions of authority part iiienvironment protection division 1declaration of policy 16. Some important definitions provided in the section are. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Queensland environmental protection regulation 2008 subordinate legislation 2008 no. 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. Compliance and enforcement queensland environment department. Guideline the duty to notify of environmental harm page 2 of 12 esr20162271 version 2. May 16, 2005 environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999.
Queensland environmental protection act 1994 current as at 3 july 2017. Synopsis of the queensland environmental legal system. 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. 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 department administers a number of pieces of legislation, including. Jul 12, 2016 an act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. Environmental impact statement assessment report under 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.
Enforcement guidelines queensland environment department. 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. The environmental protection act 1994 also sets out enforcement tools that can be used when offences or acts of noncompliance are identified. This legislation was the result of the streamlined integration of six acts of parliament and the abolition of the associated statutory authorities. 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. Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and gas. How congress can override environmental regulation chapter 4. Meeting environmental obligations and duties business. Principle of conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity 1f. Pollution of waters by oils and noxious substances act 1986 jointly. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary. The environmental protection act 1994 ep act is a key element of queenslands environmental legal system. Environmental notifications and reports for petroleum and. What the twoforone executive order on regulation means for environmental law chapter 3.
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. 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. 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. Environmental protection regulation 2008 subordinate legislation 2008 no. The environmental protection act 1994 lists obligations and offences to prevent environmental harm, nuisances and contamination. Most of these aim to elicit a cooperative response from those who are damaging the. 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. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. Fasttracking pipelines, the border wall, and other infrastructure projects chapter 5.
An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with. Protecting the great barrier reef is one of the queensland governments six priorities under. Environmental protection act 1994 queensland legislation. Environmental protection order epo guideline em1033. Procedural guide environmental protection act 1994. The publication number can be used as a search term to find the latest version of a publication at s. The environmental protection act 1994 the act is designed to protect the environment using a variety of regulatory tools. Environmental impact statement assessment report under. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act.
Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Environmental protection act 1990 chapter 43 first published 1990 reprinted with corrections 2004 environmental protection act 1990 published by tso the stationery of. Would the epo be consistent with environmental protection policies on water, air, noise or waste for example. Environmental protection order page 4 of 140701 em1033 department of environment and heritage protection and maintaining ecological processes. Smelter and lead residential remediation zone 3 excavation east chicago, indiana september 20, 2016 prepared for u. 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. 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. Consider other documents such as state or regional coastal plans. Relevant excerpts from these documents are set out in appendix b. Lake eyre basin agreement act 2001 to the extent that it is relevant to environmental matters. Queensland environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 historical version for 1.
Environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. Subordinate legislation sits under the environment protection act 1970. Consultation on draft environment protection legislation. Principle of integrated environmental management 1k. Legislation environment, land and water queensland government. The project was first referred to the commonwealth minister.
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