Who needs an EPA Licence NSW?
Licences are required for certain activities under the POEO Act, for Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals, transport of Dangerous Goods, use of Pesticides and use of Radiation apparatus.
What is the purpose of protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997?
An Act to protect, restore and enhance the environment in NSW and to promote public access to information and involvement in environment protection. The Act: – Designates the EPA (Environment Protection Authority) as the regulatory authority.
What is the key piece of environmental legislation in NSW that your workplace must comply?
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) is the key piece of environment protection legislation administered by the EPA.
Where are industry activities listed that confirms whether they are required to be regulated under the POEO Act by the NSW EPA?
The EPA’s licensing requirements apply to the whole of NSW and the POEO Act contains a core list of activities that require a licence issued by the EPA. These activities are listed in Schedule 1 of the POEO Act that can be accessed at: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/.
What are EPA Licences?
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issues environment protection licences to the owners or operators of various industrial premises under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act).
What is an environmental protection Licence?
Environment Protection Licences (EPLs) are issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority to control the impacts of pollution in NSW. The holder of each EPL must: Comply with all conditions of the EPL. Develop, annually update and publicly display a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP)
What is the protection of the environment act?
Environment Protection Act 2017 The Act gives EPA enhanced powers and tools to prevent and minimise the risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste. It also provides EPA with the ability to pursue stronger sanctions and penalties to hold environmental polluters to account.
What is the name of the environmental legislation for NSW?
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).
What is the current Environmental Protection Act?
Environment Protection Act 1997 The Act establishes the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as the statutory decision maker for environmental regulation and policy. The EPA administers legislation covering air and water quality, waste, contaminated land, noise, pesticides and hazardous waste.
How much can an individual be fined for each breach of the POEO act?
$1500
The POEO (Penalty Notices) Regulation 2004 has been amended to allow penalty notices to be issued for this offence, with fines of up to $1500 for an individual and $5000 for a corporation.
What does environmental Protection Act 1986 say?
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality, control and reduce pollution from all sources, and prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds.
What is an EPL Licence?
What is Licencing in business?
What is Licencing? The meaning of licencing is a legal agreement between two parties, where the owner of the assets (the licensor) grants permission to another party (the licensee) to use their brand, patent or trademark. It is important that licencing is done correctly so your business is protected.
What is covered in the Environmental Protection Act?
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.
What happens if you don’t follow the environmental Protection Act?
Fines and imprisonment: Most breaches of environmental law are criminal offences. The penalties are usually a fine and/or imprisonment. For cases tried in the: Magistrates’ court, the maximum penalty is, since March 2015, usually an unlimited fine and/or six months’ imprisonment.
What is a Tier 3 offence?
Tier 3 provides for a maximum penalty, in the case of a corporation of $1 million and $10,000 for each day the offence continues. In the case of an individual the maximum penalty is $250,000 and $2,500 for each day the offence continues.
What does the POEO Act mean for Environmental Protection?
The POEO Act provides a single licensing arrangement to replace the different licences and approvals under existing separate Acts relating to air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution and waste management. See Licensing for more detailed information about environment protection licensing under the POEO Act.
What does POEO stand for?
Licensing under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) establishes the NSW environmental regulatory framework and includes a licensing requirement for certain activities.
What is a NSW environment protection licence?
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) establishes the NSW environmental regulatory framework and includes a licensing requirement for certain activities. Environment protection licences are a central means to control the localised, cumulative and acute impacts of pollution in NSW. In particular they aim to
What factors should be considered when applying for a POEO licence?
Factors to be considered when deciding if a licence is to be granted include (see section 45 of the POEO Act) the objectives of the EPA in section 6 of the Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991, including ecologically sustainable development principles