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The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection. Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. At the time, members of the government described the act as landmark legislative reform hill 2000, a gigantic step forward for australia washer 1999. Pdf the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth provides an overarching federal umbrella for environmental. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 referral form 1. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july. Biodiversity act of 2004 aims at providing a regulatory framework to protect south africas valuable species, ecosystems and its entire biological wealth. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 sect 9 requirements for decisions about threatened species and endangered communities 1 in deciding whether or not to approve for the purposes of a subsection of section 18 or section 18a the taking of an action, and what conditions to attach to such an. The commonwealth also plays a particularly important role.
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This compilation was prepared on 16 may 2005 incorporating amendments up to act. Pdf an empirical evaluation of environmental citizen. Key concepts of the environment protection and biodiversity. It replaces the draft policy statement use of environmental offsets under the epbc act 2007. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth provides an overarching federal umbrella for environmental decisionmaking in australia.
The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous commonwealth environmental law, particularly the environment protection. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 approval epbc 20094977. Issues remaining in need of further clarification include clearer definition of the. Section 516ab of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act requires us to. This is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation. Principles of ecologically sustainable development 4.
Epbc act frequently asked questions department of the. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 no. The commonwealth environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the act represents the most fundamental reform of commonwealth environment laws since the. Pdf the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous. Overview of the environment protection and biodiversity. Advice stage environment impact assessment draft summary of request from the regulator the department of sustainability, environment, water, population and communities the department is currently assessing the proposed project in accordance with the provisions of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act. The great barrier reef marine park authority is also a. Sections 267 528 notes chapter 5conservation of biodiversity and heritage part species and communities. At the time, members of the government described the act as landmark legislative reform hill 2000, a gigantic step forward for australia washer 1999 and the most significant. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 if your project has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on nationally protected matters, you will require approval in accordance with this act.
The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30. If an action has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999, ss 5 10. On 21 february 2011, the minister for sustainability, environment, water, population and communities now minister for the environment and energy the minister approved the construction and operation of the lng facility subject to conditions under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the australian governments core piece of environmental legislation which commenced 16 july 2000. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act reflects two decades of development of commonwealth environmental powers catalysed by the decision of the. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act commonwealth department of sustainability, environment, water, population and communities sewpac the epbc act is triggered by developments that will have a significant impact on matters of national environment significance mnes, including threatened.
The views and opinions contained in this document are not necessarily those of the australian government. Conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 august. Offsets are defined as measures that compensate for the residual adverse impacts of an action on the environment. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act was passed in june 1999 and commenced months later on 16 july 2000. Sections 267 528 notes chapter 5 conservation of biodiversity and heritage part. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection of the australian environment, including its biodiversity. Training for the ministry for natural resources and environment, samoa, 14 april 2010 pdf. Extended application of act to match extended management of fisheries under the fisheries management act. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act. Agreement to undertake a strategic assessment of the impacts of a plan for mining iron ore in the pilbara region, western australia. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined in the epbc act as matters. The centrepiece of commonwealth environmental law is the. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection of the australian environment, including its biodiversity and its natural and culturally significant places.
The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the australian governments environmental legislation. Pdf why the environment protection and biodiversity. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999, ss 374 383. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined in the epbc act as matters of national environmental. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cwth this report is provided in accordance with section 516a of the australian environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999.
We have a proud history of helping the environment. Senate standing committee on environment, communications and the arts po box 6100 parliament house canberra act 2600 email. This period this period expired yesterday, with no statement published on the department website. Consider and report on the potentially significant effects of the project taking into account the procedures and requirements the minister required for the preparation of the environment effects statement ees under section 8b5 of the ee act and the controlling provisions under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act. Find link is a tool written by edward betts searching for environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 38 found 750 total alternate case. Training for the ministry for natural resources and environment, samoa, 14 april 2010 pdf 3. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes.
Protection and biodiversity conservation act guide to the epbc act, commonwealth of australia, 2007. Table of contents sections 1 266a the text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Recommendation 2 the law council does not support the complete repeal and replacement of the epbc act. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth page 3 private law contracts. The epbc act is administered by the commonwealth department of the environment and energy the department and is considered by the commonwealth government to be the key piece of legislation relating to the environment. Climate change key points climate change is likely to have major impacts on biodiversity. Pdf why the environment protection and biodiversity conservation. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
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