What are the key components of the Environmental Protection Act?

Components of Environmental Law

  • Waste Management. One of the major areas addressed by environmental law initiatives is waste management.
  • Food Production. Food production is another area covered by environmental law.
  • Water Reserves.
  • Pollution Control and Remediation.
  • Flora and Fauna.
  • Mining.
  • Emissions and Construction.

What is the Environmental Protection Act 1990 summary?

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) brings together the system of integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) for raw material usage, waste avoidance (or minimisation), energy efficiency and the disposal of wastes to land, water and air.

How is the Environmental Protection Act enforced?

Enforcing environmental laws is a central part of EPA’s Strategic Plan to protect human health and the environment. EPA works to ensure compliance with environmental requirements. When warranted, EPA will take civil or criminal enforcement action against violators of environmental laws.

What was the Environment Protection Act of 1993?

The Environment Protection Act 1993 provides the regulatory framework to protect South Australia’s environment, including land, air and water. This legislation was the result of the streamlined integration of six Acts of Parliament and the abolition of the associated statutory authorities.

What are the Environmental Protection Regulations of 2009?

Environment Protection Regulations 2009 National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs) NEPMs are broad framework-setting statutory instruments defined in the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 (NEPC Act). They outline agreed national objectives for protecting or managing particular aspects of the environment.

What did the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 do?

NEPMs are broad framework-setting statutory instruments defined in the National Environment Protection Council Act, 1994 (NEPC Act). They outline agreed national objectives for protecting or managing particular aspects of the environment. f. the re-use and recycling of used materials.

What is part 7 of the Environment Protection Act?

57F Transfer of endorsements 57G Suspension or revocation of endorsements Part 7—Voluntary audits and environment performance agreements 58 Protection for information produced in voluntary environmental audits 59 Environment performance agreements