Environmental protection act 1994 reprinted as in force on 26 april 2002 includes amendments up to act no. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Replacement of ch 4a great barrier reef protection measures. Mra minister means the minister for the time being administering the mineral resources act. Comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act 1980 created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and provided broad federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment. The environment protection act is mainly to the protection and development of the environment from the danger of human beings, other living being, plants and property.
In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, i. The environmental management and protection act, 2010. Chapter one general dispositions section i applicability and scope. Environmental protection and management act chapter 94a. Clause 7 states that this part amends the environmental protection act 1994.
The nepa documents listed below are grouped by topic, and then listed in alphabetical order. Adding living organisms to domestic substances list. The environment protection act, 1986part 1 youtube. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and formatters connected therewith. Preliminary 1 the following provisions have effect for the interpretation of this part. Environmental protection act 1994 as at 12 december 2019. It is under article 253 of the indian constitution. This lecture examines the major concepts and offence provisions of the environmental protection act 1994 qld epa, which is a central component of environmental regulation in queensland, australia. Section 580 of the environmental protection act 1994.
Matters to be taken into account in relation to specially protected areas part 3administering agencies, conferences and the fund division 1environment protection authority 11. The environment protection act 1993 is currently affected by temporary modifications that are not incorporated into the text. Environmental protection act promulgated, state gazette no. Shot title, extend and commencement 1 this act may be called the environment protection act, 1986. Environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. Environmental nuisance caused by any of the following types of noise. Part 3administering agencies, conferences and the fund. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title environmental protection act. On a day to be named by proclamation of the lieutenant governor, part iii of the act is repealed. Guideline is approved by the chief executive under section 550 of the environmental protection act 1994.
Department of environmental protection act of 1993 1993. Act 9 of 1999 revised edition 2002 31st december 2002 an act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. The canadian environmental protection act, 1999 cepa 1999 is an important part of canadas federal environmental legislation aimed at preventing pollution and protecting the environment and human health. Oct 25, 2011 this measure may be cited as the national environment protection air toxics measure. The concentration of population and economic activities leads to intense pressures. Part 3 environmental risk management plans division 1aa preliminary 87a extended meaning of agricultural era for pt 3. Power of central government to take measures to protect and improve. Countryterritory ghana document type legislation date 1994 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the establishment of an environmental protection agency in place of the environmental protection council and for related purposes. Practical law coverage of this primary source reference and links to the underlying primary source materials. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the australian governments key piece of environmental legislation which commenced 16 july 2000. For the purposes of this part, any power, duty or function conferred or imposed under this part may only be exercised or performed in relation to those aspects of an environmental emergency that.
The national environmental policy act nepa was one of the first laws ever written that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. Lot 206, part lot 67 plan 59m388 niagara falls, regional municipality of niagara part 1 legal authority and reasons 1. Jul 23, 2014 a the national environment protection council act 1994 was amended by schedule 2 items 949 and 950 only of the audit transitional and miscellaneous amendment act 1997, subsection 22 of which provides as follows. Submission and approval of transitional environmental programs. This act may be cited as the environmental protection act. The authority for environment protection and its functions 5. The short title of this act is the environment protection short title. Community involvement in administration of act part 3 interpretation division. Environmental protection act 1994 as at 12 december.
Act 160 of 2004, which was approved by the governor and filed with the secretary of state on june 18, 2004, provided for the amendment of act 451 of 1994 by amending sec. Environmental protection and improvement were explicitly incorporated into the constitution by the 42nd constitutional amendment act of 1976. Community involvement in administration of act part 3. Article 48a says that the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.
The revisors office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of maine law to the public. Environmental protection act drinking water and wastewater. Environmental protection act 1994 page 8 subdivision 2 decision. Environmental protection act 1990 toggle table of contents table of contents.
The epa was passed by the house of assembly and became law in may 2002. Environmental protection hong kongs 1,104 square kilometres of land is home to about 7 million people. Compliance with a code is a strong defence for an alleged offence under the act if the epa deems that this constitutes compliance with the general environmental duty in section 253 of the act. 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 act 1994 queensland legislation. Act 490 environmental protection agency act, 1994 act 490 environmental protection agency act, 1994 arrangement of sections part one environmental protection establishment of the agency section 1. Environmental protection act 1990, section 30 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 april 2020. Any changes that have already been made by environmental protection act 1990the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts. Environmental protection act 1990, section 6 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 april 2020. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. An act to establish the department of environmental protection, provide for a bureau of environmental statistics and a presidential commission on improving environmental protection, and for other purposes. Repealed chapter 3 environmental impact statements part 1. Environmental management and pollution control act 1994.
Clause 8 inserts a new regulatory requirement into chapter 4, part 3 of the. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Financial assurance under the environmental protection act 1994. Objective providing for the protection and improvement of the environment preventing environmental pollution in all its forms to tackle specific environmental problems that are. Overview of canadian environmental protection act canada. Amendment of s 346 effect of compliance with program. Great barrier reef protection amendment bill 2009 queensland. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation regulations 2000. Section 2 environmental protection act page 8 updated december 23, 2017 t c u well means an artificial opening in the ground i from which water is obtained, or ii made for the purpose of exploring for or obtaining water. Pertinent environmental protection agency regulations and description information.
The environmental authorities and enforcement registers provide details of documents issued under the environmental protection act 1994 that are publicly available. Chapter 71 environment protection act act 9 of 1994. The goal of cepa 1999 is to contribute to sustainable development development that meets the needs of the present generation without. Environmental protection act 1994 schedule 1 schedule 1 exclusions relating to environmental nuisance or environmental harm part 1 environmental nuisance excluded from sections 440 and 440q 1 safety and transport noise. Epa is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom that defines, within england and wales and scotland, the fundamental structure and authority for waste management and control of emissions into the environment overview. Department of environmental protection act of 1993 title i. This act may be cited as the environmental protection and pollution control act.
Environmental protection great barrier reef protection measures. Environmental protection agency regulations and descriptions pdf 7. An act to make provision for the improved control of pollution arising from certain industrial and other processes. Nepas basic policy is to assure that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment prior to undertaking any major federal action that significantly affects. Territorial and extraterritorial application of act part 2objects of act 10. 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. Sunshine coast regional council subordinate local law no. Application to amend recognised accreditation program or. Chapter 71 environment protection act act 9 of 1994 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. The environment protection act 1986 was introduced after the bhopal gas tragedy during rajiv gandhi was the prime minister of our country.
Division 2 key concepts subdivision 1 the environment and its values 8. Environmental protection act 1994 current as at not applicable indicative reprint note this is an unofficial version of a reprint of this act that incorporates all proposed amendments to the act included in the mineral and energy resources financial provisioning bill 2018. Environmental protection act 1994 chapter 1 preliminary a 1. Application to approve amendment of recognised accreditation program or. Chapter 5 of the environmental protection act 1994. The national environmental advisory council part iii. Ensuring compliance with the act, as with most other federal environmental laws, is the responsibility of the u. Environmental protection and management act singapore.
Environmental protection act 1994 reprinted as in force on 10 november 2008 reprint no. If you require a copy of a document that is not yet available online or are having problems accessing. National environment protection council act 1994 effective. Short notes on various environmental protection act new. The amended and added sections were effective june 18, 2004. See end of document for details 1990 chapter 43 an act to make provision for the improved control of pollution arising from certain. Part i establishes a general regime by which the secretary of state, the secretary of state for. Guide to the environmental protection act introduction this guide is intended to help in understanding the environmental protection act snl 2002 ce14. Environmental protection act 1994 as at 12 december 2019 act 62 of 1994 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions 1. This document also contains pertinent work plan guidance and description information. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to.
Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development. Natural resources and environmental protection act excerpt act 451 of 1994 part 327 great lakes preservation 324. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. An act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Environmental protection act 1994 schedule 4 schedule 4 dictionary. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Environmental protection act drinking water and wastewater facility operating regulations part i facility classification section 1 c t updated august 8, 2015 page 3 c environmental protection act chapter e9 drinking water and wastewater facility operating regulations pursuant to section 25 of the environmental protection. In that regard, the epa was empowered by the act to create national ambient air quality standards naaqs, which set acceptable levels of emissions from both stationary and mobile sources. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Steep mountains and strong planning controls result in housing most of the population in 225 square kilometres of the urban development.
Toowoomba regional council subordinate local law no. Act 490 environmental protection agency act, 1994 e to collaborate or coordinate with foreign and international agencies for the purposes of this act. Countryterritory singapore document type legislation date 1999 2014 source fao, faolex long title an act to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith. Epa is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom that as of 2008 defines, within england and wales and scotland, the fundamental structure and authority for waste management and control of emissions into the environment. It was delivered as part of a course on environmental regulation at the university of queensland, brisbane, australia, in april 2014. Covers object of the act, some important definition which include environment, hazardous substance, power of central government, powers to appoint officers and related rules. Elevation of the environmental protection agency to cabinet level department of environmental protection act redesignates the environmental protection agency epa as the department of environmental protection. Environmental management and pollution control act 1994 an act to provide for the management of the environment and the control of pollution in the state, to repeal the environment protection act 1973 and thechlorofluorocarbons and other ozone depleting substances control act 1988 and to amend the local government building and miscellaneous. Summary of the national environmental policy act laws. Environmental protection and management act chapter 94a original enactment.
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