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Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Environmental standards
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Regulation enter into force on 12 December 2008 pp 2044–53. Remaining provisions on 1 January 2009.
Abstract

This act establishes a policy for the protection and management of the air environment of Queensland, it consists of 10 sections and is divided into 5 Parts. The purpose of this policy is achieved by identifying environmental values to be enhanced or protected; stating indicators and air quality objectives for enhancing or protecting the environmental values; and providing a framework for making consistent, equitable and informed decisions about the air environment.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX