Environmental Controls
This factsheet explains how the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 controls pollution and environmental harm.
Summary
Key takeaways
Defines what is meant by “environmental harm” and “pollution”
Explains how key mechanisms under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 police pollution and environmental harm
Outlines options for enforcement i.e. reporting or engaging civil/criminal proceedings
Key actions
Read the EDO Factsheets on:
– Development Controls for more general information on development assessments
– Tribunals and Courts (Civil Enforcement) for more information on commencing civil enforcement proceedings
Visit: EPA Tasmania’s Assessment page for more information on the assessment process (including relevant guidance documents)
Visit: EPA Tasmania’s Public Consultations page to see the development proposals currently being assessed
Visit: EPA Tasmania’s Regulatory Tools page to read more about EIPs and other regulatory tools used by EPA Tasmania
Visit: EPA Tasmania’s Make A Report page to report pollution
