National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Regulations 1999. Country/Territory Australia Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 16 September 1999. Abstract Regulations to implement provisions of the National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998, which provides for the implementation of national environment protection measures in respect of certain activities carried on by or on behalf of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth authorities, and for the protection, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the environment in Australia. For the definition of "matter of national interest" in section 5 of the Act, these Regulations prescribe specified matters. For subsection 25(2) of the Act, a person is an accredited environmental auditor for Part 5 of the Act only if he fulfils the requirements specified in these Regulations. The Regulations. also declare a decision of the Environment Minister under subsection 23 (1) of the Act regarding becoming satisfied about a matter mentioned in paragraph 23(1)(a), (b) or (c) of the Act a reviewable decision. Reports made under subsection 40(1) shall contain the information specified in these Regulations. (7 Regulations) Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implements National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998. Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2016) Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Pollution control, Environmental audit, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX