Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Act 2012. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Northern Territory Document type Legislation Date 2012 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority, and for related purposes. Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Institution Pollution control Waste management Sustainable development Community management Business/industry/corporations Offences/penalties Waste prevention Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2013. Abstract This Act, consisting of 42 sections divided into six Parts, provides for the establishment of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority to promote ecologically sustainable development, protect the environment, promote effective waste management and waste minimization strategies, and to enhance community and business confidence in the environmental protection regime of the Territory. Full text English Website legislation.nt.gov.au References - Legislation Repeals Environment Protection Authority Act 2007. Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2011) Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX