Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation, 2000.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste non-domestic sources Transport/storage Waste domestic sources Early warning system/emergency intervention system

Geographical area

Oceania

Abstract

This Regulation implements the Environmental Protection Act 1994; it consists of 73 sections and is divided in eight Parts. The purposes of the Regulation are to: minimize the impact of waste on the environment including, in particular, the impact of waste so far as it directly affects human health; and establish an integrated framework for minimising and managing waste under the principles of ecologically sustainable development. Part 2 is dedicated to waste management in local government areas

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Concession, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX