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Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 (No. 14 of 2011).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Climate change Governance Indigenous peoples Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 4 Parts and five Schedules, provides for composition, duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Authority. The objective of the EPA is to undertake its functions in a way that: (a) contributes to the efficient, effective, and transparent management of New Zealand’s environment and natural and physical resources; and (b) enables New Zealand to meet its international obligations. When undertaking its particular functions under an environmental Act, the EPA must also act in a way that furthers any objectives (or purposes) stated in respect of that Act. Functions of EPA The functions of the EPA are: (a) to advise the Minister on any matter relating to its functions under this Act or an environmental Act: (b) to exercise the powers, and carry out the functions and duties, conferred on it by or under this Act or an environmental Act: (c) if requested by the Minister,— (i) to provide technical advice to the Government and Crown entities on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (ii) to provide administrative assistance (including secretarial services) to a person or group of people appointed by the Minister to provide advice or report on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (iii) to contribute to and co-operate with international forums and carry out international obligations related to its functions under an environmental Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

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Legislation | New Zealand | 2010 (2011)

Keyword: Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Royalties/fees, Pollution control

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Amended by

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (No. 72 of 2012).

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX