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Environmental Protection Act 1986.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for an Environmental Protection Authority, for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution and environmental harm, for the conservation, preservation, protection, enhancement and management of the environment and for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Institution EIA Environmental planning Pollution control Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Irrigation Protection of environment Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 133 sections divided into nine Parts and completed by seven Schedules, provides for the conservation, management, preservation and protection of the environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Protection (Abattoirs) Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Slaughtering, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Rural Landfill) Regulations 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004

Keyword: Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2017)

Keyword: Noise pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Royalties/fees, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2021)

Keyword: Land clearing, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Packaged Fertiliser) Regulations, 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Fibre Reinforced Plastics) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Clean Air (Determination of Air Impurities in Gases Discharged to the Atmosphere) Regulations 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2005)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Emissions, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Regulations 1987.

Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2022)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental fees/charges, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Royalties/fees, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Recovery of Vapours from the Transfer of Organic Liquids) Regulations 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2009)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Oil, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Petrol) Regulations 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2012)

Keyword: Oil, Offences/penalties, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Concrete Batching and Cement Product Manufacturing) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (1998)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Oil, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Waste management, Transport/storage, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Metal Coating) Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Australia | 2001

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Public health, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Rainwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2022)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (NEPM-UPM) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Packaging/labelling, Local government, Data collection/reporting, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Solid Fuel Heater and Firewood) Regulations 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2018

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Public health, Nuclear energy, Transport/storage, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noise Abatement (Noise Labelling of Equipment) Regulations (No. 2) 1985.

Legislation | Australia | 1985 (2015)

Keyword: Equipment, EIA, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Abrasive Blasting) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (1998)

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX