What does the EPBC Act cover?
The EPBC Act 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 significance.
What does the EPBC Act stand for?
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
What is an EPBC Act referral?
The purpose of the referral process is to determine whether or not a proposed action will need formal assessment and approval under the EPBC Act. You may still make a referral if you believe your action is not going to have a significant impact, or if you are unsure.
What are the 5 most relevant topics protected by EPBC Act 1999 which affects farmers?
nationally threatened and migratory species. nationally threatened ecological communities. wetlands of international importance. world and national heritage properties, and.
What are the Nine matters of national environmental significance that are protected by the EPBC Act?
The matters of national environmental significance protected under national environment law include:
- listed threatened species and communities.
- listed migratory species.
- Ramsar wetlands of international importance.
- Commonwealth marine environment.
- world heritage properties.
- national heritage places.
What is the definition of an environmental breach?
Environmental Violation means (a) any direct or indirect discharge, disposal, spillage, emission, escape, pumping, pouring, injection, leaching, release, seepage, filtration or transporting of any Hazardous Substance at, upon, under, onto or within the Leased Premises, or from the Leased Premises to the environment, in …
Who administers the EPBC Act?
The Australian Government Department of the Environment
The EPBC Act focuses Australian Government interests on the protection of matters of national environmental significance, with the states and territories having responsibility for matters of state and local significance. The Australian Government Department of the Environment (the Department) administers the EPBC Act.
How many matters of national environmental significance are in the EPBC Act?
9 protected matters
The EPBC Act covers 9 protected matters: world heritage areas. national heritage places. wetlands of international importance (listed under the Ramsar Convention)
What can be 3 ramifications for failure to comply with the EPBC Act 1999?
A conviction under the EPBC Act could result in imprisonment for a period of up to seven years, a fine of up to 420 penalty units, or both. Body corporates: face fines of 50,000 penalty units. A conviction under the EPBC Act could result in a fine of up to 2,100 penalty units.
How many levels of assessments are there under the EPBC Act?
two
There are two key stages in the environment assessment process required by the EPBC Act: Referral: How do I know if my proposed action requires approval under the EPBC Act?
Why is the EPBC important?
The EPBC Act makes sure that ‘nationally significant’ animals, plants, habitats and places are identified, and any potential negative impacts on them are carefully considered before changes in land use or new developments are approved.
Who would you report any environmental breaches to?
Call 000 to report major pollution incidents As first responders, Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are responsible for controlling and containing incidents.