In western australia, the noise from an air conditioner installed on a property must comply with the. The state of western australia and department of environment regulation and their servants and. Western australia environmental protection act 1986. Environmental protection act 1986, 1 may 2020, current, 09d000, pdf word html. Buy print copy order a printed copy of wa legislation. The 1986 act also formalised the need for and requirements of environmental impact assessment, and the role of the epa and minister in assessment and decisionmaking. The environmental protection act 1986 is also pivotal in the approach to the establishment of water provisions for the environment in western australia.
Jul 19, 2018 environment protection act of 1986 came as a repercussion to bhopal gas tragedy and indias involvement in the 1972 united nations conference on the human environment held at stockholm sweden. Terms used relating to pollution and environmental harm 17 4. Power of minister or authority to exempt 20 part ii environmental protection authority. 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. Section 721 of the environmental protection act 1986 ep act states. Environmental protection act 1986 and, in particular, the procedures applied to schemes. Please refer to the environmental protection act 1986 and environmental protection clearing of native vegetation regulations 2004, available from the state law publisher. Od065116 clinical and related waste management policy pdf 187kb applicable to. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary. Environmental protection authority of western australia wikipedia. 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. The environment protection act 1970 is available at victorian legislation. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Prachi soni rashmi singh partho pritam sarkar environmental laws protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
Part iv of the environmental protection act 1986 makes provisions for the epa to undertake environmental impact assessment of significant. 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. 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. Apr 26, 2016 an act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and formatters connected therewith. Particular provisions in relation to soil and land conservation 96 51e.
The office of the appeals convenor will consult the appellant as part of the investigation of the appeal. Environmental protection act 1986 western australian legislation. Environmental protection act 1986 wa the environmental protection act 1986 provides for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution and environmental harm, as well as for the conservation, preservation, protection, enhancement and management of western australias environment. Environmental protection act 1986 amended 3 part viia is repealed. 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. Power of minister or authority to exempt 17 part ii environmental protection authority division 1 composition, procedure, etc. Notification of waste discharges home department of water and. In the wake of the bhopal tragedy, the government of india enacted the environment protection act of 1986 under article 253 of the constitution. The act is one of the most comprehensive legislations with a pretext to protection and improvement of the environment. The western australian local government association walga is the peak industry body for local government in western australia. Clearing limited to five hectares a year limited clearing. This act may be called the environment protection act, 1986. Yes no further referrals may be required under the environmental protection act 1986.
Environmental protection act 1986 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected there with. L the identification of statutory environmental values and environmental quality criteria to be protected as part of environmental protection policies epps. The 1986 act was intended to address the legal impediments to these. Dec 16, 20 the environment protection act, 1986 furnishing of information to authorities and agencies in certain cases sec. Referral of proposals to authority 1 subject to subsections 2 and 5j, any person may refer a significant proposal to the authority. The environmental protection act 1986 ep act requires that any person clearing native vegetation must hold a permit, unless the clearing is for an exempt purpose. Environmental protection act 1986 state law publisher. It was enacted with the main objective to provide the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. Does your proposal partly or wholly intersect the boundary of a registered site.
Environmental protection act 1986 contents part i preliminary 1. 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. Environmental protection act 1986 environmental protection noise regulations 1997 application for approval as a noncomplying event i, being the person responsible for the conduct of the event, hereby apply under regulation 18 of the environmental protection noise regulations 1997 for approval as. Epa legislation page environmental protection act 1986. Advice of the environmental protection authority to the. Legal specification of tradeable emissions entitlements hope johnson, pamela oconnor, bill duncan and sharon christensen. Works approvals and licences the environmental protection act 1986 the act provides an opportunity to appeal decisions in. Statement of environmental principles, factors and.
Appeals convenor appeal rights under the environmental. Passed in march 1986, it came into force on 19 november 1986. Commissions and inquiries into the nuclear fuel cycle. Western australia environmental protection act 1986 no. 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 part of the environmental and planning law journal includes the following articles. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. 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. Referral form proponent referral of a proposal by the. Prescribed premises works approvals and licences department of. Environment protection act 2017 the 2017 act from july 2021, epa will enforce new laws aimed at preventing harm to public health and the environment from pollution and waste. Statement that a proposal may be implemented environmental. Compliance assistance documents additional publications relating to clearing. Remotely sensed images are routinely taken from aircraft aerial photograph. 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. Environmental protection authority of western australia. Purpose of this form 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. Government of western australia department of the premier and. Works approvals and licences 170619 appeal rights under the environmental protection act 1986.
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. Environmental protection act 1986 amendments walga. Power of minister or authority to exempt 22 part ii environmental protection authority. Referral of a proposal by the proponent to the section 381. Environmental protection act 1986 environmental protection. Aboriginal heritage act 1972 wa guidelines aboriginal. The state of western australia and department of environment regulation and their. Part v, division 3, environmental protection act 1986. Division 3 of the environmental protection act 1986.
Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Environment protection act 1986 linkedin slideshare. Public participation and attitudes to risk and process. Exposure draft bill page i western australia environmental protection amendment bill 2019 contents part 1 preliminary 1. Mar 21, 2020 the environment protection act was enacted in the year 1986. The department of environment was established in india in 1980. This information sheet sets out the main areas of intersection and how these are dealt with, including by administrative arrangements between the departments of biodiversity, conservation and attractions dbca and water and environmental regulation dwer. How does the biodiversity conservation act 2016 intersect. Environmental guidance for planning and development epa wa. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. Power of minister or authority to exempt part iienvironmental protection authority division 1composition, procedure, etc. Environmental legislation guidelines 5 queensland environmental protection act 199412 what must you do or not do.
This document is from an electronic database of legislation maintained. Terms used relating to pollution and environmental harm 4. Referral of a proposal by the proponent to the section 38. Environmental protection act 1986 contents consolidation 5a page v 51d. The epa provides advice to the minister for environment through various reports, as well as releasing statements to the public detailing. They are appointed by the governor of western australia on the recommendation of the minister for environment. The environmental protection authority of western australia epa is a statutory authority within. Yes no go to section 6 of this application form if yes, have you commenced consultation with the department of planning lands and heritage. These laws apply to private and public lands throughout western australia. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. What is section 80 of the environmental protection act 1986.
Environmental protection solid fuel heater and firewood regulations 2018. These legislative changes resulted in the current 2014 assessment bilateral agreement with the western australia government no longer. Whereas decisions were taken at the united nations conference on the human environment held at. Environment protection act, 1986 is an act of the parliament of india. Dr tom hatton chairman, epa 2 october 2017 the recommended reference for this publication is. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. This later became the ministry of environment and forests in environmental protection act 1986 the constitutional. Contents environmental protection act 1994 page 5 division 1 key definitions for chapter 5 106 what is a prescribed era. Environmental protection act 1986 main roads western australia. Guidance statement setting conditions home department of.
Federal environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. Whereas the decisions were taken at the united nationsconference on the human environment held. On december 2016 the western australian government gazetted the environmental impact assessment part iv divisions 1 and 2 administrative procedures 2016 under the environmental protection act 1986 wa. Western australia environmental protection act 1986 contents part i preliminary 1. Environmental protection act 1986 environmental protection noise regulations 1997 application for approval as a noncomplying event sporting, cultural or entertainment event fees note. Environmental impact assessment 140619 is there a hearing during the appeal investigation process. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with. The od provides the minimum requirements for the management of clinical and related waste generated by wa health facilities.
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