The Act is the primary environmental protection and pollution control legislation in Tasmania. It is a performance-based style of legislation, with the fundamental basis being the prevention, reduction and remediation of environmental harm. The focus of the Act is on preventing environmental harm from pollution and waste.
Ongoing land management and proposed developments.
The following documentation/information is required to provide evidence of compliance.
All penalties recovered in respect of offences under this Act are to be paid in the case of a prosecution brought by a council, to that council; or in any other case, to the Environment Protection Fund.