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MAV Environment Conference
Changes, new initiatives and directions - councils’ environmental obligations in 2014 and beyond
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EPA is a risk based regulator
Top 6 Priorities - Find the big problems and fix them
Landfills
Encroachment
Stockpiling (Tyres)
Organics
Stormwater
Contaminated Environments
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Encroachment
Residential development close to industry leads to a range of negative impacts on residents such as: •Noise•Odour •Dust
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Landfills
Landfills pose a risk to the environment when in operation and long after they are closed
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Stockpiling (Tyres)
Tyre stockpiles are increasing in both number and size in Victoria.
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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
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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
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Approvals Reform - Assessment Pathway
Fast Track Works
ApprovalExemption
Approvals Proposal Form & Pathway
RD&DStandard
Works Approval
Pathway Guideline
Works Approval FormWorks Approval Guideline
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Audit Reform
Image here: Something is coming from the audit team (Tamara)
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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.