New south wales environment protection authority wikipedia. Comply with nsw environmental legislation service nsw. Section 284 of the act provides that the epa may exempt a person or class of persons from a specified provision of the act or regulations under the act. The protection of the environment operations act 1997 poeo act protection of the environment operations act 1997 poeo act is the key piece of environment protection legislation administered by the epa. The environment protection act 1993 is currently affected by temporary modifications that are not incorporated into the text. Section 585 protection of the environment operations act 1997 licence variation page2 prp u1 stage 1 modernise particulate monitoring g. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 20850 a4information supplied to the epa a4. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 60 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. There are serious penalties if you break any of the laws, and lack of knowledge cannot be used as a defence. This act puts in place the national environment protection council nepc, which comprises a minister from the commonwealth and each state and territory.
Section 308 protection of the environment operations act 1997. Nsw legislation protection of the environment operations. Nsw legislation protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 poeo act. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw current start date. Its important to make sure you comply with all environmental laws covering water, land, air, noise pollution and waste management, as outlined in the protection of the environment operations act 1997 poeo act.
Acts administered by epa environment protection authority. The licence requires that an annual return, comprising a statement of compliance and a summary of. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw barnet. Environmental legislation guidelines 2 purpose this guide supports the land access and cultural heritage policy 1 and procedures 2 by providing an overview of each australian state and territorys environmental legislation, and what field workers must. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 10862 discharges to air and water and applications to land 2 p1 location of monitoringdischarge points and areas p1. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 6061 information about this licence dictiona ry a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence.
Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 2148 information about this licence dictionary a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 2156 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 schedule 2a schedule 2a enforcement of gas and other petroleum legislation 1 definitions in this schedule petroleum has the same meaning it has in the petroleum onshore act 1991. A library of procurement tools, templates and guides, starting with resources for schemes and contracts. In this act activity means an industrial, agricultural or commercial activity or an activity of any other nature whatever including the keeping of a substance or an animal.
Section 91 protection of the environment operations act. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 as at 20 december 2019 act 156 of 1997. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 6061 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Environmental protection act 1994 queensland legislation. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 austlii. This legislation has been in place for five years and in operation for over three years.
See the epa act summaries page for specific information about other acts administered by the epa, and for information on the regulations made under those acts and under the poeo act. Comply with nsw environmental legislation introduction its important to make sure you comply with all environmental laws covering water, land, air, noise pollution and waste management, as outlined in the protection of the environment operations act 1997 poeo act. The following exemption is published by the environment protection authority epa in accordance with section 284 of the protection of the environment operations act 1997. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 nsw contents page historical version for 1. Section 91 protection of the environment operations act 1997 cleanup notice page2 c. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 1974 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 22 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 operations. Section 308 protection of the environment operations act. Section 91 protection of the environment operations act 1997 cleanup notice page3 purposes for which this notice is being issued. Environment protection act 1997 act legislation register. A major component is the protection of the environment operations act poeo act which was enacted in 1997.
Responsible minister minister for energy and environment. Section 2842a of the act provides that the epa may exempt a person or class of persons from any specified provision of the act or the regulations under the act in an emergency. This exemption has effect on and from the date that it is published in the government gazette to 31 january 2017 inclusive. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 20721 information about this licence dictionary a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 schedule 2a schedule 2a enforcement of gas and other petroleum legislation 1 definitions. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 20734 1 administrative conditions a1 what the licence authorises and regulates a1. Jan 07, 2020 section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 22 information about this licence dictiona ry a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 dictionary note. This act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 as at.
The object of the act is to achieve the protection, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the nsw environment. The epa, who is the appropriate regulatory authority for the premises, is by this cleanup notice formalising the implementation of the clean up of the accumulated deposits of coal fines within the wollangambe. Currency as amended to protection of the environment operations legislation amendment scheduled activities regulation 2019 no 319. Environmental legislation sustainability home at tafe new. 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. The objects of this act are as follows a to protect, restore and enhance the quality of the environment in new south wales, having regard to the need to maintain ecologically sustainable.
Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 11745 number. The interpretation act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this act. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 10862 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 as at 20. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 contents page historical version for 28. Notes chapter 2 protection of the environment policies part 2. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 as at 20 december 2019 act 156 of 1997 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1. National environment protection council victoria act 1995.
The national environment protection council victoria act 1995 is complementary legislation to the other states and the commonwealth. Separatethe environment operations act 1997 the act and the regulations made under t to the requirements of this licence, general obligations of licensees are set out in the protection of he act. Authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. In this schedule petroleum has the same meaning it has in the petroleum onshore act 1991. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 new south wales status information currency of version current version for 22 february 2019 to date accessed 29 june 2019 at 00. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 60 information about this licence dictiona ry a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence. Section 91 protection of the environment operations act 1997. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 6962 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 nsw. An act to provide for the protection of the environment.
This is a republication of the environment protection act 1997 including any amendment made. Section 585 protection of the environment operations act. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Certain information in the guideline may be relevant to. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw legislation. Proceedings for an offence arising under the act or regulations other than under pt 5.
The licence requires that an annual return, comprising a statement of compliance and a. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 10852 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. Voc or volatile organic compound means any chemical compound that. Notes chapter 2 protection of the environment policies. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 contents page historical version for 1.
Protection of the environment operations act 1997 general. Environmental protection policy must set objectives for reduced. May 07, 2018 section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 20821 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. The protection of the environment operations act 1997 poeo act is the key piece of environment protection legislation administered by the epa. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 2156 information about this licence dictiona ry a definition of terms used in the licence can be found in the dictionary at the end of this licence. Protection of the environment operations general regulation. The licence requires that an annual return, comprising a. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156. Po box 168 gloucester nsw 2422 premises bowens road north coal project buckets way stratford nsw 2422 scheduled activity coal works mining for coal.
Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 contents page historical version for 29. Protection of the environment operations waste regulation 2014. Section 55 protection of the environment operations act 1997 environment protection licence licence 20821 the epa publication a guide to licensing contains information about how to calculate your licence fees. This act is the protection of the environment operations act 1997. Protection of the environment operations act 1997 no 156 currency as amended to protection of the environment operations legislation amendment scheduled activities regulation 2019 no 319.
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