MAV Environment Conference
Changes, new initiatives and directions - councils’ environmental obligations in 2014 and beyond
EPA is a risk based regulator
Top 6 Priorities - Find the big problems and fix them
Landfills
Encroachment
Stockpiling (Tyres)
Organics
Stormwater
Contaminated Environments
Encroachment
Residential development close to industry leads to a range of negative impacts on residents such as: •Noise•Odour •Dust
Landfills
Landfills pose a risk to the environment when in operation and long after they are closed
Stockpiling (Tyres)
Tyre stockpiles are increasing in both number and size in Victoria.
What We’ve Heard From You
•Compliance and Enforcement interactions (as recipient)
•Compliance and Enforcement interactions (shared)
•Licenses and approvals
1. 87% understand EPA’s role in the regulatory framework 2. 85% are aware of the opportunities to participate in consultations around
setting standards3. 78% see a clear benefit in participating in EPA activities4. 21% are totally satisfied (41% somewhat) with the opportunities to participate
in decision making around EPA policy 5. 65% agree to some extent that EPA provides access to expert advice from
EPA6. 46% agree to some extent that EPA supports them to build capacity in areas
of shared responsibility
Working Together
The PLANNING AUTHORITY
A PEER REGULATOR
A DUTY-HOLDER under the EP Act
An ADVOCATE FOR RATEPAYERS
An ASSET OWNER
A CUSTOMER (When you report pollution)
A STRATEGIC PARTNER
EPA and Local Government play of different roles together
Approvals Reform - Assessment Pathway
Fast Track Works
ApprovalExemption
Approvals Proposal Form & Pathway
RD&DStandard
Works Approval
Pathway Guideline
Works Approval FormWorks Approval Guideline
Audit Reform
Image here: Something is coming from the audit team (Tamara)
Working together
• EPA has a top 6 environment priorities we will be focussed on.
• Actions will continue under the Audit and Approvals reform projects.
• Local government works across everything we do – it is the most complex and most important stakeholder group for the EPA.
• Opportunities to strengthen our relationship.