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"description": "The desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Air Toxics) Measure is to facilitate management of air toxics in ambient air that will allow for the equivalent protection of human health and well-being, by:\n1. providing for the generation of comparable, reliable information on the levels of toxic air pollutants (‘air toxics’) at sites where significantly elevated concentrations of one or more of these air toxics are likely to occur (‘Stage 1 sites’) and where the potential for significant population exposure to air toxics exists (‘Stage 2 sites’).\n2. establishing a consistent approach to the identification of such sites for use by jurisdictions.\n3. establishing a consistent frame of reference (‘monitoring investigation levels’) for use by jurisdictions in assessing the likely significance of levels of air toxics measured at Stage 2 sites.\n4. adopting a nationally consistent approach to monitoring air toxics at a range of locations (e.g. 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"avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# National Environment Protection Council — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2018-19\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2018-19](http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The objects of the NEPC Act are to ensure that, through the establishment and operation of the Council:\n• people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia\n• decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures. [CP p.7]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> The Council has two primary functions under the NEPC Act:\n1. to make National Environment Protection Measures\n2. to assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness of National Environment Protection Measures in participating jurisdictions. [CP p.7]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Air Toxics\nThe desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Air Toxics) Measure is to facilitate management of air toxics in ambient air that will allow for the equivalent protection of human health and well-being, by:\n1. providing for the generation of comparable, reliable information on the levels of toxic air pollutants (‘air toxics’) at sites where significantly elevated concentrations of one or more of these air toxics are likely to occur (‘Stage 1 sites’) and where the potential for significant population exposure to air toxics exists (‘Stage 2 sites’).\n2. establishing a consistent approach to the identification of such sites for use by jurisdictions.\n3. establishing a consistent frame of reference (‘monitoring investigation levels’) for use by jurisdictions in assessing the likely significance of levels of air toxics measured at Stage 2 sites.\n4. adopting a nationally consistent approach to monitoring air toxics at a range of locations (e.g. near major industrial sites, major roads, areas affected by wood smoke). [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- monitoring air toxics\n- identifying sites\n- assessing and managing air toxics\n\n### Outcome 2: Ambient Air Quality\nThe desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure is ambient air quality that allows for the adequate protection of human health and well–being. [CP p.12]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- monitoring air quality\n- implementing standards\n- reducing emissions\n\n### Outcome 3: Assessment of Site Contamination\nThe desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure is to provide adequate protection of human health and the environment, where site contamination has occurred, through the development of an efficient and effective national approach to the assessment of site contamination. [CP p.18]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- assessing site contamination\n- managing contaminated sites\n- providing guidance\n\n### Outcome 4: Diesel Vehicle Emissions\nThe desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure is to reduce pollution from in-service diesel vehicles. [CP p.24]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- monitoring emissions\n- implementing regulations\n- reducing diesel emissions\n\n### Outcome 5: Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories\nThe desired environmental outcome for the National Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories) Measure is to minimise the potential for adverse impacts associated with the movement of controlled waste on the environment and human health. [CP p.30]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- tracking waste movement\n- ensuring proper handling\n- reducing waste impacts\n\n### Outcome 6: Used Packaging Materials\nThe main purpose of the Used Packaging Materials NEPM is to establish a statutory basis for ensuring that brand owners that have signed up to the Australian Packaging Covenant are not competitively disadvantaged in fulfilling their commitments under the Covenant by non-signatories. [CP p.200]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- encouraging compliance\n- monitoring recovery rates\n- reducing packaging waste\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- equivalent protection\n- non-distorted markets", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# National Environment Protection Council - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:37:18.928996+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002361\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n**Website**: http://www.nepc.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 4 |\n| pages | 16 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- 2212)\nNEPM goal (or purpose)\nThe desired Goal for the National Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and\nTerritories) Measure is set out in clause 11 of the Measure as follows:\nThe National environment protection goal of this Measure is to assist in achieving the desired\nenvironmental outcomes set out in clause 12 by providing a basis for ensuring that controlled wastes\nwhich are to be moved between states and territories are properly identified, transported, and otherwise\nhandled in ways consistent with environmentally sound practices for the management of such wastes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- PM Particles as PM\n10\n10 (NEPM standard: 1 day=50 µg/m3)\nStation Number of exceedances NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 0 Met\nDandenong 0 Met\nFootscray 0 Met\nGeelong South 5 Not met\nMooroolbark 0 Met\nRichmond 0* ND\nTraralgon 0 Met\n* <75 per cent data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstration compliance\nND Not demonstrated\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n2.5 (NEPM standard: 1 day=25 µg/m3, 1 year=8 µg/m3)\n1 year\nAnnual average\nStation Number of exceedances (mg/m3) NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 3 7.3 Not met\nFootscray 3 6.9 Not met\nGeelong 0* 5.5 ND\nTraralgon 1** 7.8 Met\n* <75 per cent data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstrate compliance\n** Exceedance was attributed to jurisdiction authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an exceptional\nevent for the purpose of assessing compliance with the goal.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- [Page 91]\nAPPENDIX\n2\nPM Particles as PM\n10\n(NEPM standard 1 day = 50µg/m3)\n10\nStation Number of exceedances NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 0 Met\nDandenong 0* ND\nFootscray 0 Met\nGeelong South 3** Not Met\nMooroolbark 2** Met\nRichmond 0 Met\nTraralgon 0 Met\n* <75% data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstration compliance\n** One or more exceedance/s attributed to jurisdiction-authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an\nexceptional event for the purpose of assessing compliance with the goal\nND – Not demonstrated\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n(NEPM standard: 1 day=25 µg/m3, 1 year=8 µg/m3)\n2.5\n1 year\nAnnual average\nStation Number of exceedances (µg/m3)\nAlphington 8 (1) Not Met\nFootscray 4 (2) Not Met\nGeelong 2 (1) Not Met\nTraralgon 5 (4) Not Met\n( ) number of exceedances attributed to jurisdiction-authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n- [pages 91,92,93]\n2** Met\nRichmond 0 Met\nTraralgon 0 Met\n* <75% data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstration compliance\n** One or more exceedance/s attributed to jurisdiction-authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an\nexceptional event for the purpose of assessing compliance with the goal\nND – Not demonstrated\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n(NEPM standard: 1 day=25 µg/m3, 1 year=8 µg/m3)\n2.5\n1 year\nAnnual average\nStation Number of exceedances (µg/m3)\nAlphington 8 (1) Not Met\nFootscray 4 (2) Not Met\nGeelong 2 (1) Not Met\nTraralgon 5 (4) Not Met\n( ) number of exceedances attributed to jurisdiction-authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an\nexceptional event for the purpose of assessing compliance with the goal\nNational Environment Protection Council annual report 2017–18 85\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 115]\nAPPENDIX\n3\nAustralian Capital Territory\nReport to the NEPC on the implementation of the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site\nContamination) Measure for the Australian Capital Territory by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the\nEnvironment for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nAs a result of recent structural changes within the ACT Government Access Canberra (which includes the role\nof the Environment Protection Authority), within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development\nDirectorate, is now responsible for the implementation and administration of the amended National Environment\nProtection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the NEPM).\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nASSESSMENT\nOF\nSITE\nCONTAMINATION\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The key legislative instruments for administering the NEPM are:\n- the State Environment Protection Policy (Prevention and Management of\nContamination of Land)\n- the State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria)\nVictoria\n- the Industrial Waste Management Policy (Prescribed Industrial Waste)\n- the Planning and Environment Act 1987.\n• The Environmental Audit System (Contaminated Land) provides the\nadministrative framework for assessing site contamination.\n• The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Environment Protection Act 1994\nare the key legislative instruments.\n• The NEPM is applied through the Guidelines for the Assessment and\nQueensland\nManagement of Contaminated Land in Queensland, May 1998.\n• The Contaminated Land Auditor system under the Environmental Protection\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- EHP has appointed 17 contaminated land auditors to perform the compliance assessment role under schedule 18 of\nthe SP Regulation and the regulatory functions under section 568 of the EP Act.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- [Page 125]\nAPPENDIX\n4\nVictoria\nReport to the NEPC on the implementation of the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions)\nMeasure for Victoria by the Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water (until 23 May\n2016) and the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change (from 23 May 2016)\nfor the reporting year ended 30 June 2016\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe diesel NEPM in Victoria is administered and implemented by the Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions)\nRegulations 2013.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- [pages 31,32,33,34,35,36]\nt Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an Environment\nProtection Policy.\n• Vehicle emissions in South Australia are regulated under Road Traffic (Vehicle\nStandards) Rules 1999, administered by the Department of Planning, Transport and\nInfrastructure.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- [Page 138]\n4\nXIDNEPPA\nVictoria\nReport to the NEPC on the implementation of the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions)\nMeasure for Victoria by the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, for the\nreporting year ended 30 June 2018\nPART 1 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe diesel NEPM in Victoria is administered and implemented by the Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions)\nRegulations 2013.\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Table 2: Summary of implementation issues arising\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation issues arising\n• Redesigned the NPI homepage to increase usability and provide a direct link\nCommonwealth to NPI facility locations on the National Map.\n• Leading the current review of the NPI.\n• The NPI online reporting system has led to improvements in the quality and\naccuracy of facility data by including estimation and validation tools and\nNew South Wales\nminimising the need for manual data entry, however there are opportunities\nfor further improvements.\n• Continued concerns with NPI data quality and NEPM enforceability, which\nVictoria\nwill be raised during the review.\n• Will continue to raise opportunities to improve the effectiveness and\nQueensland\nimplementation of the NPI during the review.\n• Work on the Perth Air Emissions Study 2016 was undertaken during the\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Ministers released a discussion paper, Working towards a National Clean\nAir Agreement, which highlighted ministers’ commitments to consult broadly and explore partnerships with the\ncommunity and industry on areas of priority including strengthening ambient air quality reporting standards for\nsulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone under the Ambient Air Quality NEPM.\n• In addition to agreeing to establish new ambient air quality reporting standards for particles by mid 2015,\nMinisters agreed to clarify the application of the reporting standards to environmental regulation.\n• In 2014–15, the Commonwealth, in collaboration with the States and Territories, continued to progress work\nto reduce emissions from nationally significant sources.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- The 1-year\n2\nstandard and goal was met at Port Pirie Oliver Street station, however there were 38 exceedences of the 1-hour and 4\nexceedences of the 1-day standards at Oliver Street station so the 1-hour and 1-day goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie however the EPA along with the\nNyrstar smelter is looking for continued reduction in lead emissions and thus a reduction in the health impact on\nthe community.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Christie Downs and North Haven monitoring stations\n10\non three different days.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- PART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\n• The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) is responsible for regulating the assessment of site\ncontamination in Western Australia under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (CS Act) and the Contaminated Sites\nRegulations 2006.\n• The Department published updated technical guidance in 2014 which references the updates to the NEPM in\n2013 and provides additional clarification and guidance on implementation of the NEPM in Western Australia.\n• The NEPM and other relevant technical guidelines are taken into account by DER in regulating contaminated\nsites, by contaminated sites auditors when conducting site audits, and by environmental consultants when\nassessing the risk to human health and the environment from known and suspected contaminated sites.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 68 exceedences of\nthe 1-hour and 4 exceedences of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Kensington and North Haven, 3 exceedences at\n10\nElizabeth.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- A detailed air emissions inventory remains a strategic priority for both the National\nPollutant Inventory programme and the SA EPA.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- 2\n• For O data capture was not met at six stations:\n3\n– Levels at Brighton, Dandenong, Melton, Mooroolbark and Point Cook stations were below the target of\n75 per cent as these instruments only operated during summer periods where peak ozone formation occurs.\n– At Footscray station data capture was below the target of 75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For SO data capture was high at all stations except for Altona north station, which was below the target of\n2\n75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For PM data capture was above 75 per cent at all stations, except for Richmond, which was decommissioned\n10\nduring the year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- PM Particles as PM\n10\n10 (NEPM standard: 1 day=50 µg/m3)\nStation Number of exceedances NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 0 Met\nDandenong 0 Met\nFootscray 0 Met\nGeelong South 5 Not met\nMooroolbark 0 Met\nRichmond 0* ND\nTraralgon 0 Met\n* <75 per cent data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstration compliance\nND Not demonstrated\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n2.5 (NEPM standard: 1 day=25 µg/m3, 1 year=8 µg/m3)\n1 year\nAnnual average\nStation Number of exceedances (mg/m3) NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 3 7.3 Not met\nFootscray 3 6.9 Not met\nGeelong 0* 5.5 ND\nTraralgon 1** 7.8 Met\n* <75 per cent data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstrate compliance\n** Exceedance was attributed to jurisdiction authorised hazard reduction burning and is considered an exceptional\nevent for the purpose of assessing compliance with the goal.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 61 exceedances of\nthe 1-hour and 6 exceedances of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedance of the standard at Elizabeth, Christie Downs, Kensington and North Haven.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- Commonwealth\n• Leading the current review of the NPI.\n• Enquiries from public and media continue to demonstrate a growing awareness\nNew South Wales of the dataset, however there continues to be a strong need to provide contextual\ninformation about the data.\n• Continued concerns with NPI data quality and NEPM enforceability, which will be\nVictoria\nraised during the review.\n• Will raise opportunities to improve the effectiveness and implementation of the NPI\nQueensland\nduring the review.\n• Identified opportunities for enhanced administration of the NPI through the\nWestern Australia collection and reporting of aggregated emissions data which will be raised during\nthe review.\n• A detailed air emissions inventory remains a strategic priority for both the NPI and\nSouth Australia\nthe SA EPA.\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- The 1-year\n2\nstandard and goal was met at Port Pirie Oliver Street station, however there were 38 exceedences of the 1-hour and 4\nexceedences of the 1-day standards at Oliver Street station so the 1-hour and 1-day goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie however the EPA along with the\nNyrstar smelter is looking for continued reduction in lead emissions and thus a reduction in the health impact on\nthe community.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Christie Downs and North Haven monitoring stations\n10\non three different days.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 68 exceedences of\nthe 1-hour and 4 exceedences of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Kensington and North Haven, 3 exceedences at\n10\nElizabeth.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 61 exceedances of\nthe 1-hour and 6 exceedances of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedance of the standard at Elizabeth, Christie Downs, Kensington and North Haven.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- [Page 115]\nAPPENDIX\n3\nAustralian Capital Territory\nReport to the NEPC on the implementation of the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site\nContamination) Measure for the Australian Capital Territory by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the\nEnvironment for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nAs a result of recent structural changes within the ACT Government Access Canberra (which includes the role\nof the Environment Protection Authority), within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development\nDirectorate, is now responsible for the implementation and administration of the amended National Environment\nProtection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the NEPM).\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- 2.5\n• Data capture targets were not achieved for ozone at Footscray, for sulfur dioxide\nVictoria at Altona North, PM at Richmond (the site was decommissioned) and PM at\n10 2.5\nGeelong south.\n• The Woolloongabba monitoring site in south-east Queensland was closed on\n17 June 2016 and relocated to a new location.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- PART 2 ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MEASURE\nEFFECTIVENESS\n• The results of Queensland’s ambient air quality monitoring in 2016 indicate that the goal of the Ambient Air\nQuality NEPM was met for all pollutants at all monitoring stations where there was sufficient data capture to\nassess compliance, except for sulfur dioxide in Mount Isa.\n• Although industrial emission sources in Mount Isa have significantly reduced total sulfur dioxide emissions to\nair in recent years through capture and conversion to sulfuric acid and improved monitoring and process control\nfeedback mechanisms, compliance with the NEPM one-hour and 24-hour sulfur dioxide standards was unlikely\nto be achieved under existing regulatory controls.\n• In May 2008, the Queensland Government amended legislation regulating Mount Isa smelter emissions to\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- The SA EPA is reviewing the\ncapability and suitability of its equipment with an aim to increase the data capture rate.\n– Nitrogen dioxide—the data capture target of 75% was not achieved at Elizabeth Downs, Kensington Gardens\nor Netley.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- 2\n• For O data capture was not met at six stations:\n3\n– Levels at Brighton, Dandenong, Melton, Mooroolbark and Point Cook stations were below the target of\n75 per cent as these instruments only operated during summer periods where peak ozone formation occurs.\n– At Footscray station data capture was below the target of 75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For SO data capture was high at all stations except for Altona north station, which was below the target of\n2\n75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For PM data capture was above 75 per cent at all stations, except for Richmond, which was decommissioned\n10\nduring the year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- 10 2.5\nPART 2 ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\n• The results of Queensland’s ambient air quality monitoring in 2017 indicate that the goal of the AAQ NEPM\nwas met for all pollutants at all monitoring stations where there was sufficient data capture to assess compliance,\nexcept for sulfur dioxide in Mount Isa.\n• Although industrial emission sources in Mount Isa have significantly reduced total sulfur dioxide emissions to\nair in recent years through capture and conversion to sulfuric acid and improved monitoring and process control\nfeedback mechanisms, compliance with the NEPM one-hour and 24-hour sulfur dioxide standards was unlikely\nto be achieved under existing regulatory controls.\n• In May 2008, the Queensland Government amended legislation regulating Mount Isa smelter emissions to bring\nthese operations under the stricter controls within the EP Act.\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n- Due to the low\ndata availability rates (22.4% in the first quarter and an annual rate of 5.5%) carbon monoxide has not been\nincluded in the tables below.\n• Nitrogen dioxide - the 1-hour and 1-year standards and goals were met at Christie Downs and Northfield, but\ncompliance was not demonstrated at Elizabeth Downs, Kensington, Netley and North Haven due to insufficient\ndata in either the first or fourth quarters.\n• Ozone - the 1-hour and 4-hour standards and goals were met at all Adelaide monitoring stations except for\nElizabeth Downs, where there was insufficient data capture during the first quarter to demonstrate compliance.\n• Sulfur dioxide - the 1- hour, 1-day and 1-year standards and goals were met at Northfield but compliance was not\ndemonstrated at North Haven due to data availability rates being less than 75% for all but the 3rd quarter of the\nyear.\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Summary of implementation issues arising\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation issues arising\nCommonwealth • No issues reported.\n• Four of 28 stations did not comply with the NEPM as they recorded less than\nNew South Wales\n75% data availability for pollutants over any three-month period.\n• Data capture targets were not achieved for ozone at Dandenong, Melton,\nMooroolbark or Point Cook (these stations do not operate across the full year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- 2\n• For carbon monoxide (CO) data capture was below the target of 75% at Footscray in quarter 1 (Q1), this was due\nto instrumentation issues.\n• For ozone (O ) data capture was below the target of 75% at Footscray and Traralgon in quarters 2 (Q2), 3 (Q3)\n3\nand 4 (Q4), this was due to these instruments only being operated during the summer periods where peak ozone\nformation occurs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Annual data capture at these stations were also below the target of 75%.\n• For sulfur dioxide (SO ) data capture was below the target of 75% at Altona North in quarters 1 (Q1) and\n2\nquarter 4 (Q4) and Traralgon in quarter 4 (Q4), this was due to instrumentation issues.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- High data capture rates were achieved at the other three stations.\n– Ozone—data capture rates were generally high, with the target of 75% data availability each quarter being met\nat all sites except Elizabeth Downs.\n– Sulfur dioxide—high data capture rates were achieved at Northfield, however, insufficient data was obtained\nat North Haven and Port Pirie Oliver Street to meet the target.\n– Lead—high data capture rates were achieved at both sites in Port Pirie.\n– Particles (PM )—data capture rates above 75% were achieved at most sites in the Adelaide metropolitan area,\n10\nwith the exception of Elizabeth Downs and North Haven.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $66.9 million, $12.5 million, $5.7 million, 66.9 million, 12.5 million, 5.7 million | Table 2: Summary of implementation issues arising\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation issues arising\nCommonwealth No issues reported.\n• To the end of 2014–15 Waste Less, Recycle More has awarded $66.9 million\nto infrastructure, $12.5 million to businesses, and $5.7 million to litter,\nincluding 103 litter projects. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| $2.95 million, 2.95 million | It has also resulted in 7,241 businesses having\nNew South Wales\nfree waste assessments through the Bin Trim program, and engagement with\nthe Australian Packaging Covenant through a co-funded program, which\nresulted in the awarding of $2.95 million for waste projects.\n• The need for further work on the methodology for auditing brand owners\nVictoria\nunder clause 16(4) of the NEPM has been identified. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 75 per cent | 2\n• For O data capture was not met at six stations:\n3\n– Levels at Brighton, Dandenong, Melton, Mooroolbark and Point Cook stations were below the target of\n75 per cent as these instruments only operated during summer periods where peak ozone formation occurs.\n– At Footscray station data capture was below the target of 75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For SO data capture was high at all stations except for Altona north station, which | `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)` |\n| 75 per cent | PM Particles as PM\n10\n10 (NEPM standard: 1 day=50 µg/m3)\nStation Number of exceedances NEPM goal compliance\nAlphington 0 Met\nDandenong 0 Met\nFootscray 0 Met\nGeelong South 5 Not met\nMooroolbark 0 Met\nRichmond 0* ND\nTraralgon 0 Met\n* <75 per cent data capture during year, insufficient data to demonstration compliance\nND Not demonstrated\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n2.5 (NEPM standard: 1 day=25 µg/m3, 1 year=8 µg/m3)\n1 year\nAnnual average\nStation Number o | `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)` |\n| $8.1 million, 8.1 million | Retrofits have been estimated to reduce about 37 tonnes of diesel particles over the next 10 years,\nleading to an estimated public health benefit of $8.1 million. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 75 per cent | [Page 82]\n2\nXIDNEPPA\nPb Lead\n(NEPM standard: 1 year = 0.50µg/m3)\nStation Annual average (µg/m3) NEPM goal compliance\nTownsville\nCoast Guard 0.29 Met\nMount Isa\nThe Gap Insufficient data Not demonstrateda\na Not demonstrated due to less than 75 per cent of data in one or more quarters\nPM Particles as PM\n10\n10 (NEPM standard: 1 day = 50µg/m3)\nStation Number of exceedences NEPM goal compliance\nSouth East Queensland\nMountain Creek 1 Met\nRocklea 0 Met\nS | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| $514 million, 514 million | 2.5\nWith regard to the SO standards at Oliver Street Port Pirie, a transformation program is being implemented by\n2\nNyrstar in which it has reached a binding agreement with the State Government to invest over $514 million to\nredevelop the Port Pirie smelter into an advanced polymetallic processing and recovery facility. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 17.3 per cent, 15.9 per cent, 14.6 per cent | This is compared to\n17.3 per cent in 2014, 15.9 per cent in 2013 and 14.6 per cent in 2012. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 43 per cent, 38 per cent | The proportion of respondents\nreporting that their vehicle does not smoke has dropped from 43 per cent in 2013/14 to 38 per cent in 2014/15. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 23 per cent, 16 per cent | [Page 130]\n4\nXIDNEPPA\n• There are increasing numbers of diesel passenger vehicles—23 per cent in 2014 compared with 16 per cent\nduring the 2010 testing period.\n• Average emissions per vehicle (all fuel types) are decreasing. | `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)` |\n| 75 per cent | [Page 85]\nAPPENDIX\n2\nO Ozone\n3 (NEPM standard: 1 hour = 0.10ppm, 4 hours = 0.08ppm)\n1 hour 4 hours\nNumber of NEPM goal Number of NEPM goal\nStation exceedences compliance exceedences compliance\nSouth East Queensland\nMountain Creek 0 Met 0 Met\nDeception Bay 0 Met 0 Met\nRocklea 0 Met 1 Met\nSpringwood 0 Not demonstrated* 0 Not demonstrated*\nFlinders View 0 Met 1 Met\nTownsville\nPimlico 0 Met 0 Met\n* not demonstrated due to insufficient data (i.e. less | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 17.3 per cent, 15.9 per cent | This is compared to 18.9 per\ncent in 2015, 17.3 per cent in 2014 and 15.9 per cent in 2013. | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 70 per cent | Smoky vehicles program\nIn 2015/16 the Smoky Vehicle Reporting Program (SVRP) received 455 reports, which is an average of 37.9 reports\nper month, representing a 70 per cent increase in reports from 2014/15 (22.3 reports per month), but less than the\n42.5 reports per month received over 2013/14. | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 71.5 per cent | [Page 131]\nAPPENDIX\n4\nOf the 372 letters issued, 266 responses were received (71.5 per cent return rate)2. | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 45.5 per cent | Responses from owners of reported vehicles\nResponse 2014/15 2015/16\nVehicle repaired 57 (48%) 121 (45.5%)\nVehicle does not smoke 45 (38%) 84 (31.6%)\nCan’t afford to repair 1 (<1%) 3 (1.1%)\nDisposed of vehicle 3 (2%) 8 (3.0%)\nWrong vehicle 6 (5%) 11 (4.1%)\nOther 8 (7%) 39 (14.7%)\nPetrol 35 (30%) 57 (21.4%)\nDiesel 71 (60%) 180 (67.7%)\nLPG 2 (<2%) 1 (0.4%)\nFuel type not reported 13 (11%) 28 (10.5%)\nThe results show that 45.5 per cent of respondents | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 31.6 per cent, 38 per cent, 43 per cent | The proportion of respondents reporting that their vehicle does\nnot smoke in 2015/16 was 31.6 per cent, which is less than the 38 per cent reported in 2014/15 and the 43 per cent\nreported in 2013/14. | `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)` |\n| 75 per cent | 2\n• For O data capture was not met at six stations:\n3\n– Levels at Brighton, Dandenong, Melton, Mooroolbark and Point Cook stations were below the target of\n75 per cent as these instruments only operated during summer periods where peak ozone formation occurs.\n– At Footscray station data capture was below the target of 75 per cent due to an instrumentation fault.\n• For SO data capture was high at all stations except for Altona north station, which | `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Legislative, regulatory and administrative framework\nTable 1: Summary of implementation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria\n(Air Quality Management).\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- However, it\nCommonwealth is not required by the NEPM to undertake monitoring as it does not have\nauthority over regions with a population of 25 000 or more.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nOperations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\nNew South Wales\n(Clean Air) Regulation 2010 as well as commitments outlined in its forward\nplan: NSW 2021\n• The key legislative instruments are the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria (Ambient Air Quality) and the State Environment Protection Policy (Air\nQuality Management) made under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nAMBIENT\nAIR\nQUALITY\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs under the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n• The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nSouth Australia Amendment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nEnvironment Protection Policy.\n• The NEPM is implemented under through the Environmental Management\nPollution Control Act 1994, the Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality)\n2004, the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Distributed\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nASSESSMENT\nOF\nSITE\nCONTAMINATION\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The key legislative instruments for administering the NEPM are:\n- the State Environment Protection Policy (Prevention and Management of\nContamination of Land)\n- the State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria)\nVictoria\n- the Industrial Waste Management Policy (Prescribed Industrial Waste)\n- the Planning and Environment Act 1987.\n• The Environmental Audit System (Contaminated Land) provides the\nadministrative framework for assessing site contamination.\n• The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Environment Protection Act 1994\nare the key legislative instruments.\n• The NEPM is applied through the Guidelines for the Assessment and\nQueensland\nManagement of Contaminated Land in Queensland, May 1998.\n• The Contaminated Land Auditor system under the Environmental Protection\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [pages 39,40,41,42,43,44]\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993\nTasmania and is implemented through the Environmental Management and Pollution\nControl Act 1993.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 45]\nUSED\nPACKAGING\nMATERIALS\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Management Policy (Used\nVictoria\nPackaging Materials) 2006, under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Reduction and Recycling\nQueensland\nRegulation 2011.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environmental Protection (NEPM-UPM)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 2013 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM is legally enforced by the Environment Protection (Used\nSouth Australia\nPackaging Materials) Policy 2012.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nTasmania Pollution Control Act 1994.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Used Packaging Materials Industry Waste\nAustralian Capital Territory\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- Stephen Miles MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection and Minister for\nNational Parks and the Great Barrier Reef for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\n• In Queensland, the Air Toxics NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act), the\nEnvironmental Protection Regulation 2008, and the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008, with the NEPM\nmonitoring investigation levels incorporated as air quality objectives.\n• The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is responsible for the NEPM and the\nDepartment of Science Information Technology and Innovation (DSITI) manages, collates and interprets the air\nmonitoring for EHP.\n• Monitoring of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (including benzo[a]pyrene) continued at the Stage 2\nWoolloongabba roadside monitoring site in 2014–15.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 55]\nAPPENDIX\n1\nTable 5: Monitoring Results for Formaldehyde\nSite Springwood Central Gladstone\nMonitoring method DOAS DOAS\nPeriod of monitoring 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 14 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 14\nNumber of valid results 342 328\nMaximum 24-hour average concentration 0.0163 ppm 0.0034 ppm\nAnnual average concentration (as arithmetic mean) 0.0084 ppm 0.0020 ppm\nArithmetic Standard Deviation of 24-hour average\n0.0025 ppm 0.0005 ppm\nconcentrations\nNumber of times monitoring investigation level exceeded* 0 0\na monthly, rather than 24-hour, sampling was conducted at Woolloongabba\nTable 6: Monitoring Results for Benzo[a]pyrene\nSite Woolloongabba\nMonitoring method TO-13A\nPeriod of monitoring 1 Jan 14 to 31 Dec 14\nNumber of valid resultsa 12\nMaximum monthly average concentrationa 0.083 ng/m3\nAnnual average concentration (as arithmetic mean) 0.028 ng/m3\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- Steven Miles MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection and Minister for\nNational Parks and the Great Barrier Reef2 for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\n• In Queensland, the Ambient Air Quality NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994\n(EP Act), the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008, and the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008,\nwith the NEPM standards incorporated as air quality objectives.\n• The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is responsible for the NEPM and the\nDepartment of Science Information Technology and Innovation (DSITI) manages, collates and interprets the air\nmonitoring for EHP.\n• Monitoring was conducted in five of the ten regions identified in the Monitoring Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nAMBIENT\nAIR\nQUALITY\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs under the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n• The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nSouth Australia Amendment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nEnvironment Protection Policy.\n• The NEPM is implemented under through the Environmental Management\nPollution Control Act 1994, the Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality)\n2004, the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Distributed\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- Queensland • Requirements for the licensing of controlled waste transporters are included in\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The primary legislative instruments are the Environmental Protection Act\nWestern Australia\n1986 and the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environment Protection (Movement of\nSouth Australia\nControlled Waste) Policy 2014 under the Environment Protection Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nUSED\nPACKAGING\nMATERIALS\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Reduction and Recycling\nQueensland\nRegulation 2011.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environmental Protection NEPM–UPM)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 2013 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM is legally enforced by the Environment Protection (Used Packaging\nSouth Australia\nMaterials) Policy 2012.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nTasmania Pollution Control Act 1994.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Used Packaging Materials Industry Waste\nAustralian Capital Territory\nReduction Plan under the Waste Minimisation Act 2001.\n• The NT Government is not a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant,\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- PART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\n• The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) is responsible for regulating the assessment of site\ncontamination in Western Australia under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (CS Act) and the Contaminated Sites\nRegulations 2006.\n• The Department published updated technical guidance in 2014 which references the updates to the NEPM in\n2013 and provides additional clarification and guidance on implementation of the NEPM in Western Australia.\n• The NEPM and other relevant technical guidelines are taken into account by DER in regulating contaminated\nsites, by contaminated sites auditors when conducting site audits, and by environmental consultants when\nassessing the risk to human health and the environment from known and suspected contaminated sites.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- The 1-year\n2\nstandard and goal was met at Port Pirie Oliver Street station, however there were 38 exceedences of the 1-hour and 4\nexceedences of the 1-day standards at Oliver Street station so the 1-hour and 1-day goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie however the EPA along with the\nNyrstar smelter is looking for continued reduction in lead emissions and thus a reduction in the health impact on\nthe community.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Christie Downs and North Haven monitoring stations\n10\non three different days.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 68 exceedences of\nthe 1-hour and 4 exceedences of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedence of the standard at Netley, Kensington and North Haven, 3 exceedences at\n10\nElizabeth.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- 2\nThe 1-year standard and goal were met at Port Pirie Oliver street station, however there were 61 exceedances of\nthe 1-hour and 6 exceedances of the 1-day so the 1-hour and 1-day standards and goals were not achieved.\n• For Pb the goal was achieved at both NEPM monitoring stations in Port Pirie.\n• For PM there was 1 exceedance of the standard at Elizabeth, Christie Downs, Kensington and North Haven.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- The EPA continues to work to ensure that effective and appropriate community engagement\nis planned and implemented by all parties through improved and updated guidance and access to specialist\nexpertise within the EPA.\n• Emerging issues\nThe emergence of new issues where there may be limited or no specific guidance in the NEPM will continue\nto provide challenges in relation to the assessment of risk to human health and the environment.\n Source: `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Summary of implementation issues arising\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation issues arising\nCommonwealth • No issues reported.\n• Four of 28 stations did not comply with the NEPM as they recorded less than\nNew South Wales\n75% data availability for pollutants over any three-month period.\n• Data capture targets were not achieved for ozone at Dandenong, Melton,\nMooroolbark or Point Cook (these stations do not operate across the full year).\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- 2\n• For carbon monoxide (CO) data capture was below the target of 75% at Footscray in quarter 1 (Q1), this was due\nto instrumentation issues.\n• For ozone (O ) data capture was below the target of 75% at Footscray and Traralgon in quarters 2 (Q2), 3 (Q3)\n3\nand 4 (Q4), this was due to these instruments only being operated during the summer periods where peak ozone\nformation occurs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Annual data capture at these stations were also below the target of 75%.\n• For sulfur dioxide (SO ) data capture was below the target of 75% at Altona North in quarters 1 (Q1) and\n2\nquarter 4 (Q4) and Traralgon in quarter 4 (Q4), this was due to instrumentation issues.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Review issues\nThe emergence of new issues where there may be limited or no specific guidance in the ASC NEPM continues to\nprovide challenges in relation to the assessment of risk to human health and the environment.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Following collation of the relevant\ninformationl a publicly available fact sheet will be developed, which will outline, using examples,\nhow the resulting manual will be used to produce more targeted risk management\nrecommendations.\n• Streamlined referral of and participation in NICNAS risk assessments, such as sodium cyanide or\nnew chemicals; participated in development of criteria for prioritisation of assessments of existing\nchemicals\n• Workshop on performance measurement framework\n• The Chair of the NChEM Working Group represents the EPHC on the new COAG coordination\nstructure – the COAG Standing Committee on Chemicals\n• The National Chemicals Monitoring Database, which provides a snapshot of chemical monitoring\nactivities in Australia, was released on 24 November 2009, complementing the existing National\nChemical Information Gateway and the National Chemical Reference Guide\n Source: `strategies/cmgt-nchem-second-progress-report-jul10.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/cmgt-nchem-second-progress-report-jul10.pdf)`\n- New South Wales • No issues reported.\n• Data capture targets were not achieved for some pollutants at during the\n3rd and 4th quarters at Brighton, Dandenong and Mooroolbark due to\nVictoria\ninstruments being switched off during months when ozone levels were\nexpected to be very low.\n• Data capture targets were not achieved for sulfur dioxide at Stuart in\nQueensland\nTownsville and for lead at The Gap.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- 10\n• Data capture targets were not achieved at Florey due to it becoming\nAustralian Capital Territory\noperational in February 2014.\n• Technical issues with nitrogen dioxide analysers and a TEOM meant\nNorthern Territory\nresulted in reduced data.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [Page 115]\nAPPENDIX\n3\nAustralian Capital Territory\nReport to the NEPC on the implementation of the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site\nContamination) Measure for the Australian Capital Territory by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the\nEnvironment for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nAs a result of recent structural changes within the ACT Government Access Canberra (which includes the role\nof the Environment Protection Authority), within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development\nDirectorate, is now responsible for the implementation and administration of the amended National Environment\nProtection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the NEPM).\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- Accredited site auditors have\nissued a total of 206 audit statements; 154 statutory audits under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997\n(NSW) and 52 non-statutory audits.\n• The NSW Environment Protection Authority is aware of some implementation issues in relation to applying\nNEPM criteria for asbestos and benzo[α]pyrene (BaP), and more generally there are a limited number of\necological investigation levels (EILs) for contaminants.\n• Ecological screening levels (ESLs) for BaP are considered to be of low reliability and applying the BaP ESLs\nmay lead to an overly conservative approach to site assessment and remediation.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Annual mean values were close to the limits of detection.\n• The data is presented in greater detail in Victoria’s Monitoring Report 2014—Compliance with the National\nEnvironment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure: www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/publications/\npublication/2015/june/1604\nNational Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report 69\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- The DT80 test is the\nAustralian Transport Council’s in-service emission standard for diesel vehicles\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nAs of 30 June 2015 there were 12,768 diesel powered heavy vehicles (that is vehicles over 4.5 tonnes) and 97,032\ndiesel powered light vehicles registered in the State.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)`\n- [pages 48,49,50,51]\ntandards.\n• In 2015–16, the Commonwealth in collaboration with the states and territories continued to progress work to\nreduce emissions from nationally significant sources.\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)`\n- The DT80 test is the\nAustralian Transport Council’s in-service emission standard for diesel vehicles\nPART 2 ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MEASURE\nEFFECTIVENESS\nAs of 30 June 2017, there were 13,516 diesel powered heavy vehicles (that is vehicles over 4.5 tonnes) and 114,055\ndiesel powered light vehicles registered in the state.\n Source: `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf)`\n- [Page 96]\n2\nXIDNEPPA\nPb Lead\n(NEPM standard 1 year = 0.50µg/m3)\nStation Annual average (µg/m3) NEPM goal compliance\nTownsville\nCoast Guard 0.10 Met\nMount Isa\nThe Gap 0.10 Met\nPM Particles as PM\n10\n10 (NEPM standard 1 day = 50µg/m3 (excluding exceptional events), 1 year = 25µg/m3)\n1 day 1 year\nNumber of\nexceedances NEPM goal Annual average NEPM goal\nStation (days)§ compliance (µg/m3) compliance\nSouth East Queensland\nMountain Creek+ 5 (5) Met 19.6 Met\nRocklea† 5 (5) Met 15.0 Met\nSpringwood† 2 (2) Met 13.1 Met\nSouthport† 4 (4) ND* 15.8 ND*\nFlinders View+ 6 (6) Met 20.0 Met\nGladstone\nSouth Gladstone† 5 (5) Met 13.9 Met\nMackay\nWest Mackay+ 5 (3) Not Met 22.4 Met\nTownsville\nNorth Ward‡ 0 Met 15.0 Met\nMount Isa\nThe Gap+ 15 (14) Not Met 23.9 Met\nND = Not demonstrated.\n§ Bracketed value ( ) indicates the number of exceedances determined to be directly associated with an exceptional event\n(e.g.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- [Page 97]\nAPPENDIX\n2\nPM Particles as PM\n2.5\n2.5 (NEPM standard 1 day = 25µg/m3 (excluding exceptional events), 1 year = 8µg/m3)\n1 day 1 year\nNumber of\nexceedances NEPM goal Annual average NEPM goal\nStation (days)§ compliance (µg/m3) compliance\nSouth East Queensland\nRocklea+ 2 (2) Met 6.4 Met\nSpringwood+ 0 Met 5.9 Met\nSouthport+ 6 (6) ND* 6.5 ND*\nGladstone\nSouth Gladstone+ 7 (7) Met 5.5 Met\nTownsville\nNorth Ward‡ 2 (2) Met 5.6 Met\nND = Not demonstrated.\n§ Bracketed value ( ) indicates the number of exceedances determined to be directly associated with an exceptional event\n(bushfire smoke) and, as such, excluded from assessment of compliance with the 24-hour standard.\n+ monitoring by TEOM Model 1405DF instrumentation fitted with FDMS.\n‡ monitoring by TAPI T640X optical particle spectrometer.\n* Not demonstrated due to insufficient data (i.e.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- [pages 97,98,99]\niance (µg/m3) compliance\nSouth East Queensland\nRocklea+ 2 (2) Met 6.4 Met\nSpringwood+ 0 Met 5.9 Met\nSouthport+ 6 (6) ND* 6.5 ND*\nGladstone\nSouth Gladstone+ 7 (7) Met 5.5 Met\nTownsville\nNorth Ward‡ 2 (2) Met 5.6 Met\nND = Not demonstrated.\n§ Bracketed value ( ) indicates the number of exceedances determined to be directly associated with an exceptional event\n(bushfire smoke) and, as such, excluded from assessment of compliance with the 24-hour standard.\n+ monitoring by TEOM Model 1405DF instrumentation fitted with FDMS.\n‡ monitoring by TAPI T640X optical particle spectrometer.\n* Not demonstrated due to insufficient data (i.e. less than 75 per cent) in one or more quarters due to monitoring not\ncommencing until 23 February 2018.\n Source: `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)`\n- Contact for enquiries:\nMs Monina Gilbey\nProject Officer\nNational Environment Protection Council Service Corporation\nLevel 5, 81 Flinders Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nEmail: mgilbey@ephc.gov.au\nTelephone: (08) 8419 1206.\n Source: `strategies/cmgt-nchem-first-progress-report-nov08.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/cmgt-nchem-first-progress-report-nov08.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2016-17.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2017-18.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf\n- `strategies/cmgt-nchem-first-progress-report-nov08.pdf` - strategies - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/cmgt-nchem-first-progress-report-nov08.pdf\n- `strategies/cmgt-nchem-second-progress-report-jul10.pdf` - strategies - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/cmgt-nchem-second-progress-report-jul10.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2018-19\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__01.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2017-18\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__02.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2016-17\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__03.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2015-16\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__04.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2014-15\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__05.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2013-14\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__06.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/nepc-annual-report-2012-13\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__07.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/resource/nepc-annual-report-2011-12\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__08.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/resource/nepc-annual-report-2010-11\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/projects/chemicals/nchem\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/resource/nchem-chemicals-action-plan-environment-2nd-progress-report-1-july-2008-30-june-2010\n- `pages/strategies-index__10.html` - pages - http://www.nepc.gov.au/resource/nchem-chemicals-action-plan-environment-first-progress-report-november-2008\n- `other-pdfs/corrected-table-nsw-ambient-air-quality-nepm-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/corrected-table-nsw-ambient-air-quality-nepm-report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/corrected-table-south-australian-upm-nepm-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/corrected-table-south-australian-upm-nepm-report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/corrected-table-tasmanian-upm-nepm-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/corrected-table-tasmanian-upm-nepm-report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/corrected-table-west-australian-upm-nepm-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/corrected-table-west-australian-upm-nepm-report.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# National Environment Protection Council - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:24:14.434829+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002361\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 28\n- Unique legislation references found: 144\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 87 |\n| Regulation | 56 |\n| Rules | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### State Policies and Projects Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 57\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=State+Policies+and+Projects+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the\nSouth Australia\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is a State Policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nThe management of air toxics is included in the Tasmanian Air Quality\nTasmania Strategy 2006.\n• Implementation is through the Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality)\n2004 and the Environmental Management Pollution Control Act 1994.\nAustralian Capital Ter\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ct 1994, the Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality)\n2004, the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Distributed\nTasmania Atmospheric Emissions) Regulations 2007 and the Tasmanian Air Quality\nStrategy 2006.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environment Protection Regulation 1997\nAustralian Capital Territory\nunder the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Waste Management and Pollution\nNorthern Territory Control Act 1998 and t\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- gulations 2006 and associated relevant technical\nguidelines.\n• The Environment Protection Act 1993 provides a legislative framework to\nSouth Australia\nmanage site contamination, including prescribed technical guidelines.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nTasmania Pollution Control Act 1994, the Environmental Management and Pollution\nControl (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulations and\nassociated guidelines.\n• The NEPM is implemented\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ndment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nSouth Australia Environment Protection Policy.\n• Vehicle emissions in South Australia are regulated under Road Traffic (Vehicle\nStandards) Rules 1999.\nTasmania • The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration)\nAustralian Capital Territory\nRegulation 2000.\nNorthern Territory • Vehicle performance standards are enforced under the Motor Vehicles Act (NT).\nImplementation issues arising\nTable\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- onment Protection Act 1993 through a transitional provision in the\nSouth Australia\nEnvironment Protection (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2005 and is\nimplemented through conditions attached to environmental authorisations.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nTasmania • The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nPollution Control Act 1994.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environment Protection Act 1997 and\nAustralian Capital Territory\nthe Environment Protection Regulations 2005.\n• Th\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Protection Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 51\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Protection+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- l Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the\nSouth Australia\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is a State Policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nThe manag\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- l Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs under the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.\n• The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nSouth Australia Amendment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nEnvironment Protection Policy.\n• The NEPM\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- sdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented by the National Environment Protection Council\nQueensland\n(Queensland) Act 1994.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the National Environment Protection Council\n(Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\nWestern Australia\n• Vehicle emissions in Western Australia are regulated under the Road Traffic\n(Vehicles) Act 2012 and Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014.\n• The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nAmendment Act 2005 e\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- t 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and\nQueensland\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Environmental Protection (NEPM-NPI)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 1998 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the\nSouth Australia\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993\nTasmania and is implemented through the Environmental Management an\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ials) 2006, under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Reduction and Recycling\nQueensland\nRegulation 2011.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environmental Protection (NEPM-UPM)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 2013 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM is legally enforced by the Environment Protection (Used\nSouth Australia\nPackaging Materials) Policy 2012.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nTasmania Pollution Control Act 1994.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Protection Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 51\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Protection+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ew South Wales Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria\n(Air Quality Management).\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protect\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- licy (Air\nQuality Management) made under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n12 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 19]\nAMBIENT\nAIR\nQUALITY\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protect\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- d the Environment Protection Act 1994\nare the key legislative instruments.\n• The NEPM is applied through the Guidelines for the Assessment and\nQueensland\nManagement of Contaminated Land in Queensland, May 1998.\n• The Contaminated Land Auditor system under the Environmental Protection\nAct 1994 provides a statutory framework for assessing site contamination.\n• The NEPM is implemented through the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and\nWestern Australia the Contaminated Sites Regulations 2006 and associated relevant technical\nguidelines.\n• The Environment Pr\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- nt Protection Act 1970, the\nEnvironment Protection (Industrial Wastes Resource) Regulations 2009, and\nVictoria\nthe Industrial Waste Management Policy (Movement of Controlled Waste\nbetween States and Territories) 2001.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environmental Protection Act 1994\nand the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.\nQueensland\nRequirements for the licensing of controlled waste transporters are included in\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The primary legislative instrument is the Environme\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- under the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Industrial Waste Management Policy\nVictoria\n(National Pollutant Inventory) 1998 under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and\nQueensland\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Environmental Protection (NEPM-NPI)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 1998 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Prot\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 43\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Protection+of+the+Environment+Operations+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- plementation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria\n(Air Quality Management).\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environment\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- rameworks\n• The Commonwealth implements the NEPM administratively. However, it\nCommonwealth is not required by the NEPM to undertake monitoring as it does not have\nauthority over regions with a population of 25 000 or more.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nOperations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\nNew South Wales\n(Clean Air) Regulation 2010 as well as commitments outlined in its forward\nplan: NSW 2021\n• The key legislative instruments are the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria (Ambient Air Qual\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- entation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (General) Regulation 2009 under the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Industrial Waste Management Policy\nVictoria\n(National Pollutant Inventory) 1998 under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and\nQueensland\nthe Enviro\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ring for the\nfive NEPM air toxics at two Stage 2 sites in the Sydney metropolitan area using a 1-day-in-6 cycle for a full year\nfrom October 2008 to October 2009, and reported the results in the implementation report for the reporting year\nended 30 June 2010.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean\nAir) Regulation 2010 provide the regulatory framework for action to address air emissions including managing air\ntoxics in New South Wales.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nNew South Wales has ach\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- GNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe New South Wales Government outlined its commitments to improving air quality under Goal 22 in its forward\nplan for New South Wales—NSW 2021.\nThe National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (NEPM) is implemented under the Protection of\nthe Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 provides the regulatory framework for managing air\nemissions in New South Wales, establishes a licensing scheme for major indus\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 35\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rotection\nAct 1994 provides a statutory framework for assessing site contamination.\n• The NEPM is implemented through the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and\nWestern Australia the Contaminated Sites Regulations 2006 and associated relevant technical\nguidelines.\n• The Environment Protection Act 1993 provides a legislative framework to\nSouth Australia\nmanage site contamination, including prescribed technical guidelines.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- porters are included in\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The primary legislative instrument is the Environmental Protection\nWestern Australia\n(Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993 through a transitional provision in the\nSouth Australia\nEnvironment Protection (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2005 and is\nimplemented through conditions attached to environmental authorisations.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Project\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ia by the Hon. Ian Hunter MLC, Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, for the\nreporting year ended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\n• The NEPM operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the Environment Protection Act 1993.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nAs monitoring in other jurisdictions has shown, air toxics in Australia are well below monitoring investigation\nlevels. South Australia has not engaged in any specific monitoring of air toxics during the reporting peri\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- Protection Authority (EPA) is responsible for administering the implementation of the\nAssessment of Site Contamination NEPM (the NEPM) in South Australia.\nIn South Australia, site contamination is managed through a legislative framework established under the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993 (the Act). The principles of the NEPM have been and are continued to be\nintroduced into guidelines, licence conditions and advice issued by the EPA.\nSelected technical guidelines are guidelines prescribed under the Act and must be taken into account in the\nre\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ental outcomes in South\nAustralia.\nThe EPA has progressed the development of revised guidelines to support the NEPM, following its amendment in\n2013. The EPA is also progressing the development of an Environment Protection Policy (EPP) under section 29 of\nthe Environment Protection Act 1993 to give effect to the amended NEPM.\nThe EPA has also developed a proposed approach requiring certain site contamination reports being provided to the\nEPA or to planning authorities to be prepared or reviewed by a certified site contamination assessment practi\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 34\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- in the Tasmanian Air Quality\nTasmania Strategy 2006.\n• Implementation is through the Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality)\n2004 and the Environmental Management Pollution Control Act 1994.\nAustralian Capital Territory • The NEPM is implemented under the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Waste Management and Pollution\nNorthern Territory Control Act 1998 and the National Environment Protection Council (Northern\nTerritory) Act 2004.\nNational Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report 7\n\n[page\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- missions) Regulations 2007 and the Tasmanian Air Quality\nStrategy 2006.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environment Protection Regulation 1997\nAustralian Capital Territory\nunder the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Waste Management and Pollution\nNorthern Territory Control Act 1998 and the National Environment Protection Council (Northern\nTerritory) Act 2004.\nImplementation issues arising\nTable 2 summarises the implementation is\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- 94, the Environmental Management and Pollution\nControl (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulations and\nassociated guidelines.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Contaminated Sites Environment\nAustralian Capital Territory\nProtection Policy made under the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n• The NEPM is implemented by audits of contaminated sites required under\nNorthern Territory the NT planning process, legislative directive environmental audits as well as\nvoluntary audits.\nImplementation issues arising\nThe NEPM was amended in May 2013 and mu\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ached to environmental authorisations.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nTasmania • The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nPollution Control Act 1994.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environment Protection Act 1997 and\nAustralian Capital Territory\nthe Environment Protection Regulations 2005.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Waste Management and Pollution Control\nNorthern Territory\nAct 1998 and the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act (NT).\nImplementati\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- tection Act 1993.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993\nTasmania and is implemented through the Environmental Management and Pollution\nControl Act 1993.\nAustralian Capital Territory • The key legislative instrument is the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environment Protection (National Pollutant\nNorthern Territory Inventory) Objective established under the Waste Management and Pollution\nControl Act.1998\nImplementation issues arising\nA summary of implementation issues arising\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 32\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Operations+%28Clean+Air%29+Regulation+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e Motor\nVehicle Standards Act 1989, Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 and fuel tax\ncredit arrangements.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\n(Clean Air) Regulation 2010.\n• The primary legislative tools are the Environment Protection (Vehicle\nVictoria\nEmissions) Regulations 2013 under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n20 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 27]\nDIESEL\nVEHICLE\nEMISSIONS\nJuris\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- 6 cycle for a full year\nfrom October 2008 to October 2009, and reported the results in the implementation report for the reporting year\nended 30 June 2010.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean\nAir) Regulation 2010 provide the regulatory framework for action to address air emissions including managing air\ntoxics in New South Wales.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nNew South Wales has achieved the NEPM goal to estimate human exposure to the five NEPM air toxics us\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- der Goal 22 in its forward\nplan for New South Wales—NSW 2021.\nThe National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (NEPM) is implemented under the Protection of\nthe Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 provides the regulatory framework for managing air\nemissions in New South Wales, establishes a licensing scheme for major industrial premises and provides economic\nincentives for licensed businesses and i\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- air\nemissions in New South Wales, establishes a licensing scheme for major industrial premises and provides economic\nincentives for licensed businesses and industry to reduce pollution, including emissions to air.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 provides measures to control emissions\nfrom industry, motor vehicles and fuels, domestic solid fuel heaters and open burning.\nIn New South Wales, the Office of Environment and Heritage and the Environment Protection Authority work\ntogether to reduce impacts o\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ment, as well as participating in a review of the Australian\nStandards for wood heaters.\nIn March 2015 the EPA released for public comment a proposed amendment to the current wood heater regulatory\nframework under the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 to give local councils\npowers to introduce additional controls on wood heater installation. Public consultations closed in May 2015.\nSmoky vehicle enforcement\nThe NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority,\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 1970\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 30\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+1970\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2010 as well as commitments outlined in its forward\nplan: NSW 2021\n• The key legislative instruments are the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria (Ambient Air Quality) and the State Environment Protection Policy (Air\nQuality Management) made under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n12 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 19]\nAMBIENT\nAIR\nQUALITY\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection R\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- tection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\n(Clean Air) Regulation 2010.\n• The primary legislative tools are the Environment Protection (Vehicle\nVictoria\nEmissions) Regulations 2013 under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n20 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 27]\nDIESEL\nVEHICLE\nEMISSIONS\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented by the National Environment Protection Council\nQueensland\n(Queensland) Act 1994.\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- PM is implemented administratively.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\n(Waste) Regulation 2005.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environment Protection Act 1970, the\nEnvironment Protection (Industrial Wastes Resource) Regulations 2009, and\nVictoria\nthe Industrial Waste Management Policy (Movement of Controlled Waste\nbetween States and Territories) 2001.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environmental Protecti\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (General) Regulation 2009 under the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Industrial Waste Management Policy\nVictoria\n(National Pollutant Inventory) 1998 under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and\nQueensland\nthe Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Environmental Protection (NEPM-NPI)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 1998 under the Enviro\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- 38 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 45]\nUSED\nPACKAGING\nMATERIALS\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Management Policy (Used\nVictoria\nPackaging Materials) 2006, under the Environment Protection Act 1970.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Waste Reduction and Recycling\nQueensland\nRegulation 2011.\n• The NEPM is implemented by the Environmental Protection (NEPM-UPM)\nWestern Australia\nRegulations 2013 under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\n• The NEPM is lega\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 29\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fuel+Quality+Standards+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- amework\nTable 1: Summary of implementation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\n• The NEPM is implemented administratively.\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is supported by the Australian Design Rules under the Motor\nVehicle Standards Act 1989, Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 and fuel tax\ncredit arrangements.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\n(Clean Air) Regulation 2010.\n• The primary legislative tools are the\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- uch as gardening equipment and marine outboard engines, which emit high levels of PM , nitrogen dioxide and\n10\nchemicals that lead to ozone formation.\nThe Commonwealth monitors fuel quality at all stages of the fuel supply chain to ensure it complies with the Fuel\nQuality Standards Act 2000 (the Act). The objects of the Act are to:\na) regulate the quality of fuel supplied in Australia in order to:\ni. reduce the level of pollutants and emissions arising from the use of fuel that may cause environmental\nand health problems; and\nii. facilitate the\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- fuel inspectors visited 432 sites and tested 1,425 samples for compliance with the Act. The\nDepartment monitored three injunctions including one enforceable undertaking, as a result of compliance action\nundertaken in previous years.\nA statutory review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 commenced in June 2015, and is due to report by\nearly 2016. The review seeks to determine the efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of the Act in achieving\nits objects, and advise on options for improvement. Further information on the review is availa\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- The National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure (Diesel NEPM) is supported by the\nfollowing Commonwealth legislative, regulatory and administrative framework:\n• Australian Design Rules (ADRs) under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\n• Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (the Act) and fuel quality standards\n• fuel tax credit arrangements.\nThe Commonwealth monitors fuel quality at all stages of the fuel supply chain to ensure it complies with the Act.\nThe objects of the Act are to:\na) regulate the quality of fuel supplied in A\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- fuel inspectors visited 432 sites and tested 1 425 samples for compliance with the Act. The\nDepartment monitored three injunctions including one enforceable undertaking, as a result of compliance action\nundertaken in previous years.\nA statutory review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 commenced in June 2015, and is due to report by late\n2015. The review seeks to determine the efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of the Act in achieving its\nobjects, and advise on options for improvement. Further information on the review is availab\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Environment Protection Council (WA) Act 1996\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 27\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Environment+Protection+Council+%28WA%29+Act+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- CANT ISSUES\nLegislative, regulatory and administrative framework\nIn Western Australia, the National Environment Protection (Air Toxics) Measure is implemented by the Department\nof Environment Regulation (DER) under the National Environment Protection Council (WA) Act 1996 and the\nEnvironmental Protection Act 1986.\nAir toxics emissions are also managed through the Perth Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), a non-statutory\nmechanism established by the Western Australian Government. The objective of the AQMP is to ensure that\nclea\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nIn Western Australia, The National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure is implemented by the\nDepartment of Environment Regulation (DER) under the National Environment Protection Council (WA) Act 1996\nand the Environmental Protection Act 1986.\nImplementation activities may be viewed in two categories:\n• those activities related to implementing the monitoring and reporting protocol of the NEPM, plus other activities\nassociated with the ‘Future Actions’ list\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nIn Western Australia, the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure (Diesel NEPM)\nis implemented by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) under the National Environment Protection\nCouncil (WA) Act 1996 and the Western Australian Environmental Protection (WA) Act 1986.\nVehicle emissions in Western Australia are regulated under the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 and Road Traffic\n(Vehicles) Regulations 2014. The ten-second rule for smoky vehicles aims to tar\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- an Department of Environment Regulation is responsible for administrating the\nimplementation of the National Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and\nTerritories) Measure (NEPM) under the National Environment Protection Council (WA) Act 1996 and the\nEnvironmental Protection Act 1986.\nThe provisions of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 provide for the licensing of\ncarriers, drivers, vehicles and/or tanks, and the use of controlled waste tracking forms to ensure contr\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nIn Western Australia, the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) is responsible for implementing the\nNational Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Measure under the National Environment\nProtection Council (WA) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environmental Protection\n(NEPM-NPI) Regulations 1998. The implementation of the NEPM continues to be successful in Western Australia.\nDER has identified opportunities for enhanced administration of the NPI NEPM t\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 24\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Management+and+Pollution+Control+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Environment Protection (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2005 and is\nimplemented through conditions attached to environmental authorisations.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nTasmania • The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Management and\nPollution Control Act 1994.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environment Protection Act 1997 and\nAustralian Capital Territory\nthe Environment Protection Regulations 2005.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Waste Management and Pollution Control\nNorthern Territory\nAct 19\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- nister for Environment, Parks and Heritage for the reporting year\nended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nIn Tasmania the enabling legislation for the National Environment Protection (Air Toxics) Measure process is the\nEnvironmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA). The process is implemented primarily\nthrough the EPA Division of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment (DPIPWE).\n• NEPMs are adopted as state policies under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993, and the Air Toxics\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ent, Parks and Heritage for the reporting year\nended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nIn Tasmania the enabling legislation for the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure\n(Air NEPM) process is the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA). The process\nis implemented primarily through the EPA Division of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the\nEnvironment (DPIPWE).\nNational Environment Protection Measures are adopted as state policies under the State Policies and Proj\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- policy in Tasmania under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993 following its\nregistration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments in the last NEPM reporting period. The NEPM is\nimplemented in the following ways:\n• Where a notice issued under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 requires that an\nenvironmental site assessment is undertaken in accordance with the NEPM, the amended NEPM must be used.\n• Through the requirement in legislation that any reports received under the Environmental Management and\nPollution Control (Underground P\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- n Tasmania, the National Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories)\nMeasure (NEPM) is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993. The key legislative instrument for\nimplementation of the NEPM is the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. The Department\nof Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment are the responsible agency for the purposes of implementation\nof the NEPM.\nThe NEPM is fully implemented in Tasmania.\nTasmania regularly consults with the other jurisdictions on NEPM matters\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 23\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Waste+Management+and+Pollution+Control+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Minimisation Act 2001.\n• The NT Government is not a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant,\nand there are no known major brand owners based in the NT who are likely to\nNorthern Territory have obligations under the NEPM.\n• There is provision under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act\n1998 to enforce the NEPM if needed.\nImplementation issues arising\nTable 2 summarises the implementation issues that arose throughout the 2014–15 reporting year. For detailed\nimplementation activities refer to jurisdictional reports as listed in Appendix 7.\nTable 2\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- e reporting year ended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority is responsible for the implementation of the NEPM in\nthe Northern Territory through the provisions of the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 and the\nNational Environment Protection Council (Northern Territory) Act.\nThe Northern Territory undertook a desktop study in 2005 to identify Stage 1 and Stage 2 sites for the purposes of\nmeeting obligations under the NEPM. No Stage 2 sites were identified a\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- year ended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority was responsible for implementing the Ambient Air\nQuality NEPM in the Northern Territory through the provisions of the Waste Management and Pollution Control\nAct 1998 and the National Environment Protection Council (Northern Territory) Act.\nThe major pollutants in the Darwin air shed are associated with controlled and uncontrolled bushfire activities in\nsurrounding bushland.\nThe Northern Territory’s ambient air monitoring\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- chart and policy development. The NT EPA is also considering\nthe development of a guideline for the assessment of former mango orchards, banana plantations and market\ngardens.\n• The NT EPA has utilised the environmental audit program notice provisions of the Waste Management and\nPollution Control Act 1998 to require a number of parties to conduct audits in accordance with the ASC NEPM\nwhere it has been required. Voluntary investigations and remediation of contaminated sites are also conducted in\naccordance with the ASC NEPM.\n• These strategies have been identi\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe National Pollutant (NPI) program is implemented in the Northern Territory (NT) through an Environment\nProtection Objective (EPO) established under the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998.\nReporting transfers of NPI substances is more consistent as industry gains an understanding of the reporting\nrequirements.\nThe NT does not perform aggregate emissions data (AED) modelling as required by the NPI NEPM. AED includes\ndiffuse sources of emissions\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 22\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Operations+%28General%29+Regulation+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- M AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe New South Wales Environment Protection Authority implements the National Environment Protection\n(National Pollutant Inventory) Measure (NEPM) through the provisions in Chapter 4 of the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 , including:\n• definition of reporting premises and substance thresholds\n• reporting and record keeping requirements\n• compliance and penalty requirements\n• emission estimation techniques\n• exemptions.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nNational Pollutan\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (NEPM) is implemented under the\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air)\nRegulation 2010 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 sets the statutory framework for managing air quality in NSW.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 provides measures to control emissions\nfrom industry, motor vehicles\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- uality in NSW.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 provides measures to control emissions\nfrom industry, motor vehicles and fuels, domestic solid fuel heaters and open burning.\nThe Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 establishes the licensing scheme for\nmajor industrial premises and economic incentives for licensed businesses and industry to reduce pollution,\nincluding emissions to air.\nIn New South Wales, the Office of Environment and Heritage and the Environment Protect\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- scheduled industry activities and conducting compliance and enforcement programs. The Protection of\nthe Environment Operations Act 1997, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010\nand the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 set the framework for managing air\npollution from major industries in NSW.\nUnder the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009, the Environment Protection\nAuthority commenced a risk-based licensing system on 1 June 2015. A risk-based\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010\nand the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 set the framework for managing air\npollution from major industries in NSW.\nUnder the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009, the Environment Protection\nAuthority commenced a risk-based licensing system on 1 June 2015. A risk-based approach ensures that all\nenvironment protection licensees receive a level of regulation based on the level of risk they pose to human health\nand the en\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Contaminated Land Management Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 16\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Contaminated+Land+Management+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- o 30 June 2015) for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015.\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe Environment Protection Authority considers the NEPM when making a decision on whether a contaminated\nsite requires regulation under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW) and when conducting\nperformance reviews of accredited contaminated site auditors. Overall, the NEPM has improved the efficiency of\nregulating contaminated sites in NSW.\nDuring the year ending 30 June 2015, the Environment Protection Authority was notifi\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- d sites in NSW.\nDuring the year ending 30 June 2015, the Environment Protection Authority was notified of 32 potentially\ncontaminated sites, finalised 54 site assessments, regulated 8 new contaminated sites and facilitated the remediation\nof 9 sites under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW).\nThe Environment Protection Authority verifies that site audits and site audit statements have been undertaken with\ndue regard to the NEPM through its quality assurance program. During the year ending 30 June 2015, accredited\nsite auditors have issued a\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- audits and site audit statements have been undertaken with\ndue regard to the NEPM through its quality assurance program. During the year ending 30 June 2015, accredited\nsite auditors have issued a total of 257 audit statements; 188 statutory audits under the Contaminated Land\nManagement Act 1997 (NSW) and 69 non-statutory audits.\nThe Environment Protection Authority is aware of some implementation issues in relation to applying NEPM\ncriteria for asbestos, lead and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), and more generally the limited number of Ecological\nInvestigation\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the\nNEPM), continue to be relevant as outlined below.\n• The NSW Environment Protection Authority considers the NEPM when making a decision on whether a\ncontaminated site requires regulation under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW) and when\nconducting performance reviews of accredited contaminated site auditors. Overall, the NEPM has improved the\nefficiency of regulating contaminated sites in NSW.\n• During the year ending 30 June 2016, the NSW Environment Protection Authority was\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- During the year ending 30 June 2016, the NSW Environment Protection Authority was notified of 40 potentially\ncontaminated sites , finalised 110 site assessments, regulated eight new contaminated sites, and facilitated the\nremediation of seven sites under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW).\n• The NSW Environment Protection Authority verifies that site audits and site audit statements have been\nundertaken with due regard to the NEPM through its quality assurance program. Accredited site auditors have\nissued a total of 206 audit statements;\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Operations+%28Waste%29+Regulation+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lia issued six consignment authorisations for the movement of controlled waste into Western\nAustralia during 2014–15.\nIn New South Wales, substantial changes to the waste regulatory framework were introduced under the Protection\nof the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014. Discrepancies continue to be low, with 99.3% of transport\ncertificates having no discrepancies.\nThe Northern Territory is exploring options for an electronic database to facilitate better cohesion with tracking\nrequirements under the NEPM.\nThere was an incre\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- has been in place for more than 10 years and is operating smoothly, without any significant issues.\nMinor changes to the NEPM recommended following the 10 year review were implemented in NSW in October\n2014 under the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nThe NEPM continues to provide an effective tool in minimising the potential for adverse impacts associated with\nthe movement of controlled waste on the environment and human health. A total of 85,167 tonnes of controll\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- organic waste (1917 tonnes), miscellaneous wastes, mostly tyres and\nlaboratory chemical wastes (689 tonnes) and soil/sludge (679 tonnes).\nSubstantial changes to the waste regulatory framework were introduced under the Protection of the Environment\nOperations (Waste) Regulation 2014. The main impact on controlled waste is the introduction of mandatory\nreporting for intrastate movements of waste tyres and asbestos waste. Other changes, such as restrictions on the\ndistance waste can be transported, mostly do not apply to controlled waste d\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- diction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations\n(Waste) Regulation 2014.\n• The key legislative instruments are the Environment Protection Act 1970,\nthe Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009,\nVictoria\nand the Waste Management Policy (Movement of Controlled Waste between\nStates and Territories) 2001.\n•\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- has been in place for more than 10 years and is operating smoothly, without any significant issues.\nMinor changes to the NEPM recommended following the 10 year review were implemented in NSW in October\n2014 under the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nThe NEPM continues to provide an effective tool in minimising the potential for adverse impacts associated with the\nmovement of controlled waste on the environment and human health. A total of 56,744 tonnes of controll\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Environment Protection Council Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Environment+Protection+Council+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Home National Environment Protection Council | nepc\n\nNational Environment Protection Council\nThe National Environment Protection Council (\nNEPC\n) is established under the\nNational Environment Protection Council Act 1994\n(Cth) and mirror legislation in other jurisdictions.\nNEPC\nhas two primary functions as established by the\nNEPC\nActs:\nto make National Environment Protection Measures (\nNEPMs\n)\nto assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness of\nNEPMs\nin participat\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report 1\n\n[page 8]\nTROPER\nS’RECIFFO\nEVITUCEXE\nOverview\nAbout the National Environment Protection Council\nThe National Environment Protection Council is a statutory body with law-making powers established under\nthe National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 (Commonwealth), and corresponding legislation in other\nAustralian jurisdictions.\nThe NEPC has two primary functions:\n1. to make National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs)\n2. to assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness of NEPMs in partic\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- lth Department of the\nEnvironment, supported by other operational areas within the Department, with all NEPC Service Corporation\nproject and operational funds to be transferred to a Commonwealth Special Account, established with a legislative\namendment to the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 (Commonwealth).\nThe decision of the Ministers of the Environment (incorporating the National Environment Protection Council)\nof 24 April 2014 to streamline the future work programme included an agreement to proceed with a revised\ngovernance structure, as outl\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- amination)\nMeasure for the Commonwealth by the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for the Environment, for the reporting year ended\n30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nThe Commonwealth implements the NEPM as guidelines under the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994.\nPART 2—ASSESSMENT OF NEPM EFFECTIVENESS\nThe Assessment of Site Contamination NEPM provides a consistent national methodology which is beneficial for\nachieving agency goals.\n98 National Environment Protection Council 2014–15 Annual Report\n\n[page 105]\nAPPENDIX\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- ment Protection Council 2015–16 Annual Report 1\n\n[page 8]\nTROPER\nS’RECIFFO\nEVITUCEXE\nOverview\nAbout the National Environment Protection Council\nThe National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) is a statutory body with law-making powers established\nunder the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 (Commonwealth), and corresponding legislation in\nother Australian jurisdictions.\nThe NEPC has two primary functions:\n1. to make National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs)\n2. to assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness of NEPMs in partic\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Road+Traffic+%28Vehicle+Standards%29+Rules+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- • The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nAmendment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nSouth Australia Environment Protection Policy.\n• Vehicle emissions in South Australia are regulated under Road Traffic (Vehicle\nStandards) Rules 1999.\nTasmania • The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\n• The key legislative instrument is the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration)\nAustralian Capital Territory\nRegulation 2000.\nNorthern Territory • Vehicle performance standar\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- rotection (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2005,\nSchedule 1, enables the continued operation of the Diesel NEPM as an Environment Protection Policy.\nThe South Australian Government made provision to regulate emissions from diesel vehicles under the Road\nTraffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999: Rule 147A—Exhaust Emissions—diesel-powered vehicles. Rule 147A set\nemission limits for NO and Particulate Matter for diesel vehicles that are in service.\nx\nThe 10-second smoke rule regulated as Rule 147 in Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999 has also\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999: Rule 147A—Exhaust Emissions—diesel-powered vehicles. Rule 147A set\nemission limits for NO and Particulate Matter for diesel vehicles that are in service.\nx\nThe 10-second smoke rule regulated as Rule 147 in Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999 has also been\napplied as an in-service standard towards the achievement of Diesel NEPM outcomes.\nNational Heavy Vehicle Law was enacted in South Australia in 2013 including adoption of the national regulations.\nRule 96 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards)\n Source: `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- • The transitional provisions in the Environment Protection (Miscellaneous)\nAmendment Act 2005 enable the NEPM to continue to operate as an\nEnvironment Protection Policy.\nSouth Australia\n• Vehicle emissions in South Australia are regulated under Road Traffic\n(Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999, administered by the Department of Planning,\nTransport and Infrastructure.\n• The NEPM is a state policy under the State Policies and Projects Act 1993.\nTasmania • The Department of State Growth uses the ‘ten second rule’ to target smoky\nmotor vehicles.\n• The\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- rotection (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2005,\nSchedule 1, enables the continued operation of the Diesel NEPM as an Environment Protection Policy.\nThe South Australian Government made provision to regulate emissions from diesel vehicles under the Road\nTraffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999: Rule 147A—Exhaust Emissions—diesel-powered vehicles. Rule 147A set\nemission limits for NOx and Particulate Matter for diesel vehicles that are in service.\nThe 10-second smoke rule regulated as Rule 147 in Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999 has also\n Source: `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Road+Transport+%28Vehicle+Registration%29+Regulation+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2014-15.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2015-16.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2016-17.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2017-18.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2018-19.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ns)\nMeasure for Australian Capital Territory by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the Environment, for the\nrepo\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2018-19", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "The objects of the NEPC Act are to ensure that, through the establishment and operation of the Council:\n• people enjoy the benefit of equivalent protection from air, water or soil pollution and from noise, wherever they live in Australia\n• decisions of the business community are not distorted, and markets are not fragmented, by variations between participating jurisdictions in relation to the adoption or implementation of major environment protection measures.", "purposes_source_page": 7, "how_we_deliver": "The Council has two primary functions under the NEPC Act:\n1. to make National Environment Protection Measures\n2. to assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness of National Environment Protection Measures in participating jurisdictions.", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 7, "government_priorities": [], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Air Toxics", "description": "The desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Air Toxics) Measure is to facilitate management of air toxics in ambient air that will allow for the equivalent protection of human health and well-being, by:\n1. providing for the generation of comparable, reliable information on the levels of toxic air pollutants (‘air toxics’) at sites where significantly elevated concentrations of one or more of these air toxics are likely to occur (‘Stage 1 sites’) and where the potential for significant population exposure to air toxics exists (‘Stage 2 sites’).\n2. establishing a consistent approach to the identification of such sites for use by jurisdictions.\n3. establishing a consistent frame of reference (‘monitoring investigation levels’) for use by jurisdictions in assessing the likely significance of levels of air toxics measured at Stage 2 sites.\n4. adopting a nationally consistent approach to monitoring air toxics at a range of locations (e.g. near major industrial sites, major roads, areas affected by wood smoke).", "key_activities": [ "monitoring air toxics", "identifying sites", "assessing and managing air toxics" ], "source_page": 6 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Ambient Air Quality", "description": "The desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure is ambient air quality that allows for the adequate protection of human health and well–being.", "key_activities": [ "monitoring air quality", "implementing standards", "reducing emissions" ], "source_page": 12 }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Assessment of Site Contamination", "description": "The desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure is to provide adequate protection of human health and the environment, where site contamination has occurred, through the development of an efficient and effective national approach to the assessment of site contamination.", "key_activities": [ "assessing site contamination", "managing contaminated sites", "providing guidance" ], "source_page": 18 }, { "name": "Outcome 4: Diesel Vehicle Emissions", "description": "The desired environmental outcome of the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure is to reduce pollution from in-service diesel vehicles.", "key_activities": [ "monitoring emissions", "implementing regulations", "reducing diesel emissions" ], "source_page": 24 }, { "name": "Outcome 5: Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories", "description": "The desired environmental outcome for the National Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories) Measure is to minimise the potential for adverse impacts associated with the movement of controlled waste on the environment and human health.", "key_activities": [ "tracking waste movement", "ensuring proper handling", "reducing waste impacts" ], "source_page": 30 }, { "name": "Outcome 6: Used Packaging Materials", "description": "The main purpose of the Used Packaging Materials NEPM is to establish a statutory basis for ensuring that brand owners that have signed up to the Australian Packaging Covenant are not competitively disadvantaged in fulfilling their commitments under the Covenant by non-signatories.", "key_activities": [ "encouraging compliance", "monitoring recovery rates", "reducing packaging waste" ], "source_page": 200 } ], "values": [ "equivalent protection", "non-distorted markets" ], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [], "kpi_results_2024_25": [], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "High data capture rates were achieved at the other three stations.\n– Ozone—data capture rates were generally high, with the target of 75% data availability each quarter being met\nat all sites except Elizabeth Downs.\n– Sulfur dioxide—high data capture rates were achieved at Northfield, however, insufficient data was obtained\nat North Haven and Port Pirie Oliver Street to meet the target.\n– Lead—high data capture rates were achieved at both sites in Port Pirie.\n– Particles (PM )—data capture rates above 75% were achieved at most sites in the Adelaide metropolitan area,\n10\nwith the exception of Elizabeth Downs and North Haven.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "High data capture rates were achieved at the other three stations.\n– Ozone—data capture rates were generally high, with the target of 75% data availability each quarter being met\nat all sites except Elizabeth Downs.\n– Sulfur dioxide—high data capture rates were achieved at Northfield, however, insufficient data was obtained\nat North Haven and Port Pirie Oliver Street to meet the target.\n– Lead—high data capture rates were achieved at both sites in Port Pirie.\n– Particles (PM )—data capture rates above 75% were achieved at most sites in the Adelaide metropolitan area,\n10\nwith the exception of Elizabeth Downs and North Haven.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2018-19.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2018-19.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Regulation & Policy", "scale": "small", "title": "Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting", "idea": "Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.", "quote": "Legislative, regulatory and administrative framework\nTable 1: Summary of implementation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria\n(Air Quality Management).\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams", "source": "annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Regulation & Policy", "scale": "large", "title": "Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops", "idea": "Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.", "quote": "Legislative, regulatory and administrative framework\nTable 1: Summary of implementation frameworks\nJurisdiction Summary of implementation frameworks\nCommonwealth • The NEPM is implemented administratively.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Protection of the Environment\nNew South Wales Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations Act 1997.\n• The key legislative instrument is the State Environment Protection Policy\nVictoria\n(Air Quality Management).\n• The NEPM is implemented under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, the\nQueensland Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, and the Environmental Protection\n(Air) Policy 2008.\n• The NEPM is implemented under the National Environment Protection\nWestern Australia Council (Western Australia) Act 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1986\nand by programs in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams", "source": "annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "Accredited site auditors have\nissued a total of 206 audit statements; 154 statutory audits under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997\n(NSW) and 52 non-statutory audits.\n• The NSW Environment Protection Authority is aware of some implementation issues in relation to applying\nNEPM criteria for asbestos and benzo[α]pyrene (BaP), and more generally there are a limited number of\necological investigation levels (EILs) for contaminants.\n• Ecological screening levels (ESLs) for BaP are considered to be of low reliability and applying the BaP ESLs\nmay lead to an overly conservative approach to site assessment and remediation.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "Accredited site auditors have\nissued a total of 206 audit statements; 154 statutory audits under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997\n(NSW) and 52 non-statutory audits.\n• The NSW Environment Protection Authority is aware of some implementation issues in relation to applying\nNEPM criteria for asbestos and benzo[α]pyrene (BaP), and more generally there are a limited number of\necological investigation levels (EILs) for contaminants.\n• Ecological screening levels (ESLs) for BaP are considered to be of low reliability and applying the BaP ESLs\nmay lead to an overly conservative approach to site assessment and remediation.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior 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Capital Territory by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the\nEnvironment for the reporting year ended 30 June 2015\nPART 1—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEPM AND ANY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES\nAs a result of recent structural changes within the ACT Government Access Canberra (which includes the role\nof the Environment Protection Authority), within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development\nDirectorate, is now responsible for the implementation and administration of the amended National Environment\nProtection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the NEPM).", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers", "source": "annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after 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role\nof the Environment Protection Authority), within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development\nDirectorate, is now responsible for the implementation and administration of the amended National Environment\nProtection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure (the NEPM).", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers", "source": "annual-reports/2014-15.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2014-15.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National 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"beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2015-16.pdf (http://www.nepc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/nepc-annual-report-2015-16.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002361", "entity_name": "National Environment Protection Council", "folder_name": "National-Environment-Protection-Council", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "[Page 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