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To provide guidance on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER)
application of good regulatory principles to its regulatory functions under Part V of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
N/A
April 2008
This guideline may be applicable to decision-making authorities, proponents, consultants and other interested parties involved in the planning, development and use of areas potentially containing acid sulfate soils. The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) should be consulted regarding policy issues not covered in this guideline or where further clarification and explanation is required.
The purpose of this guideline is to provide technical and procedural advice to avoid environmental harm and to assist in achieving best practice environmental management in areas underlain by ASS.
July 2011
This fact sheet is designed to provide targeted information on how to identify and report contaminated sites in Western Australia.
This fact sheet is designed to provide targeted information on how to access information on contaminated sites in Western Australia.
This fact sheet is designed to provide targeted information on how to access contaminated sites experts in Western Australia.
This fact sheet is designed to provide targeted information on contaminated site classifications and appeals in Western Australia.
This fact sheet is designed to provide targeted information on buying and selling contaminated land in Western Australia.
This fact sheet is designed to provide advice to garden bore owners/operators on the safe use of groundwater.
This fact sheet is designed to help people understand the information provided by DER in response to an online search of its public contaminated sites database or by submitting a written request (Form 2) for information.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the assessment and management of contaminated sites in Western Australia (WA) within the legislative framework provided by the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (CS Act) and the Contaminated Sites Regulations 2006 (CS Regulations); and the revised national site assessment framework provided in the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 (NEPM).
This report summarises the results of a stakeholder engagement process undertaken for the review of the Act and proposes changes to the legislation to improve its operation and effectiveness.
This review was prepared with an aim to improve and update WA’s contaminated sites legislation and associated administrative procedures.
This guideline sets out the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) in relation to the grazing of native vegetation, including when grazing of native vegetation is clearing for the purposes of the Act. This guideline applies to all grazing of native vegetation on lands in Western Australia.
This guide sets out the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) approach for assessing an application to clear native vegetation under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This guide briefly summarises fire ecology and management issues in Western Australia relevant to the native vegetation clearing provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This guide sets out the exemptions for clearing of native vegetation to maintain existing transport corridors.
This guideline provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation (DER)’s approach, and that of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) under delegation, to assessing and making decisions on native vegetation clearing applications under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) assessment bilateral agreement.
This procedure is provided to assist applicants in the design of an offset proposal
where required as a condition of a clearing permit under Part V Division 2 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This fact sheet provides information on native vegetation clearing legislation in Western Australia (WA).
This fact sheet provides information about clearing permits granted under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This fact sheet provides information on clearing permit applications under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) for mining and petroleum activities.
This fact sheet provides information on when a Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 (CAWS Act) licence from the Department of Water is required to undertake the clearing of native vegetation.
The Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) requires that any person clearing native vegetation must hold a permit, unless the clearing is for an exempt purpose. These laws apply to private and public lands throughout Western Australia.
This fact sheet provides information on how to apply for a permit to clear native vegetation under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This fact sheet provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) approach to identifying and assessing environmental offsets required under a native vegetation clearing permit.
This fact sheet aims to assist purpose permit holders in understanding and complying with the conditions on their clearing permits.
This fact sheet provides information on the exemptions from requiring a permit to clear native vegetation under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to maintain existing transport corridors.
This fact sheet provides information on clearing permit applications under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) for native vegetation clearing required under a State Agreement.
This fact sheet provides information on clearing permit applications under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) which require approval under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act) to undertake forest management practices on private property.
This fact sheet provides information about the application of risk-based assessment to clearing permit applications under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act), as well as applications assessed under the assessment bilateral agreement under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
A fact sheet regarding vegetation clearing notices given under s 70 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
This fact sheet outlines the responsibility of an employee, contractor or agent that has been hired to clear native vegetation.
This fact sheet outlines the shared responsibility of reducing bushfire risk in Western Australia by implementing or improving building protection zones (BPZ).
This fact sheet provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) use of remotely sensed images to monitor vegetation change across the state.
This fact sheet provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) approach to assessing Aboriginal heritage values in applications to clear native vegetation.
This fact sheet provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) approach to complying with procedural requirements relating to native title for applications to clear native vegetation.
This fact sheet provides information on the declaration of environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs), how to view the location of ESAs and how ESAs affect when a clearing permit is required.
This fact sheet provides information on the Department of Environment Regulation (DER)’s approach, and that of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) under delegation, to assessing and making decisions on native vegetation clearing applications under a bilateral agreement.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information about the major changes to the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations), which were gazetted on 5 December 2013.
These guidelines have been prepared for use by local governments, motor sport venues and the community in the implementation of Division 3 – Motor sport venues, of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations).
These guidelines have been prepared for use by local governments, shooting venues and the community in the implementation of Division 4 – Shooting venues, of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations).
These guidelines have been prepared for use by local governments, sporting, cultural and entertainment venues and the community in the implementation of Division 7 – Sporting, Cultural and Entertainment Events, of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations).
A fact sheet that details the requirements of a waste holder.
A fact sheet which details the requirements of controlled waste tracking.
A sheet which details the requirements of controlled waste carriers.
A fact sheet which details the requirements of bulk controlled waste drivers.
A fact sheet which details the requirements of packaged controlled waste drivers.
A fact sheet which details the requirements of bulk controlled waste vehicles and tanks.
A fact sheet for packaged controlled waste vehicles.
A fact sheet on controlled waste - waste facilities.
A fact sheet for controlled waste - transit facilities.
A fact sheet on controlled waste exemptions.
A fact sheet on the overview of 2014 regulation amendments.
A fact sheet on the controlled waste, asbestos.
A fact sheet on the transporting of used tyres.
A fact sheet on the transporting of anything other than controlled waste.
A category listing for types of controlled waste.
April 2015
This category conversion guide has been developed to assist industry in transitioning from the old waste categories to the new waste codes by providing the equivalent new code for each previous waste category.
This guideline provides information for drivers transporting bulk controlled waste on a road in Western Australia.
This document provides details of the statutory fees associated with licence and controlled waste tracking forms and numbers issued under the Regulations, as set out in Schedule 3 of the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.
Consultation summary of comments received on the draft Guidance Statement: Regulating the use of Waste-derived Materials.
This Fact Sheet identifies potential exemptions to the landfill levy, under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Act 2007.
This Fact Sheet identifies potential exemptions to the landfill levy for asbestos containing material, under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Act 2007.
September 2014
This document is intended to provide general guidance to local governments in managing some common issuesincluding; excessively prescriptive laws, the un-authorised delegation of legislative power, the use of archaic terminology and laws being beyond the scope of the legislation. It does not and is not intended to provide detailed drafting advice.
This policy has been developed to establish a process that will ensure that each regulatory complaint received by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) is appropriately recorded, assessed and prioritised and that the complainant receives timely notification of the outcome of their complaint.
Provides guidance on the Department of Environment Regulation's setting of conditions on works approvals and licences issued under Division 3, Part V of the Enviromental Protection Act 1986.
September 2015
To provide guidance on the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) application of licence duration in Part V Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
May 2015
April 2014
This document provides an introduction to the Department of Environment Regulation’s (DER) role in the regulation of natural gas from shale and tight rocks.
A brochure on the correct operation of wood heaters.
A brochure on backyard burning.
A brochure on buying and selling wood heaters in Western Australia.
A brochure on home heating options and air quality.
A brochure on smoke from backyard barbeques, chimineas and outdoor pizza ovens.
A brochure on troubleshooting your smokey chimney.
A bruchure on wood heathers and known health impacts.
This document is provided as a guide to facilities that are required to report under the National Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Measure (NPI NEPM). It sets out the processes and steps needed to make a claim for non-disclosure of information on the basis that the information contains commercially sensitive information.
This fact sheet provides information on Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) and the need to manage RVP levels in petrol during summer months to protect Perth’s air quality.
May 2015
This statement has been prepared as a guide for the public about information held by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER). Where an agency is related to the Department, DER will be responsible for processing and responding to all Freedom of Information applications.
September 2015
A series of frequently asked questions on the topic of composting.
The Department of Environment Regulations Annual Report for the 2014-15 financial year.
The Department of Environment Regulation's customer service charter outlines our service standards, customers, values, regulatory timeframews and how to give us feedback on our service provision.
May 2015
An outline of the core values of the Department of Environment Regulation.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 4 2014-15.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 4 2014-15.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 3 2014-15.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 3 2014-15.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 2 2014-15.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 2 2014-15.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 1 2014-15.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 1 2014-15.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 4 2013-14.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 4 2013-14.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 3 2013-14.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 3 2013-14.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 2 2013-14.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 2 2013-14.
The Department of Environment Regulation's Regulatory Performance Report for Quarter 1 2013-14.
The approvals summary for the Regulatory Performace Report for Quarter 1 2013-14.
This fact sheet is designed to provide information in relation to unreasonable noise caused by audible alarms (security or intruder) in Western Australia.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide guidance for users of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) in relation to noise emitted from rural premises.
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This report outlines the results of an on-road vehicle emmisions remote sensing device, which was deployed for 10 days in October and Novement 2014 at five sites across Perth.
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The Guidance Statement: Land Use Planning provides guidance on the Department of Environment Regulation’s interaction with strategic and statutory land use planning processes, with particular reference to roles and responsibilities under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) and its subsidiary legislation.
August 2016, October 2015
Following public consulation of the draft Guidance Statement: Land Use Planning, this report summarises the submissions, the key issues raised, and the Department of Environment Regulation’s responses to these issues.
2012 WA air monitoring report.
2013 Western Australia air monitoring report.
2014 Western Australia air monitoring report
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in Albany.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in Bunbury.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in Busselton.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in Collie.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in Geraldton.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) in the Perth Metropolitan Region.
The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide information on air quality monitoring that is undertaken by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER).
A fact sheet detailing phase 4 of the Kwinana Background Air Quality Study, which was conducted over an 18-month period from 2013 to 2014.
DER commenced Phase 4 of the Kwinana Background Air Quality Study in 2013, which was a twelve-month study to obtain short-term averaged data for ammonia and targeted volatile organic compounds at selected sites within the region surrounding the Kwinana Industrial Area and bounded by the Cities of Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham.
The 2011–12 Midland Background Air Quality study was undertaken in order to measure levels of the acid gases hydrogen chloride (HCl) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) in the ambient air in the Midland area.
October 2014