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MAV Environment Conference

MAV Environment Conference. Changes, new initiatives and directions - councils’ environmental obligations in 2014 and beyond. EPA is a risk based regulator. Top 6 Priorities - Find the big problems and fix them. Landfills Encroachment Stockpiling (Tyres). Organics Stormwater

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MAV Environment Conference

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  1. MAV Environment Conference Changes, new initiatives and directions - councils’ environmental obligations in 2014 and beyond

  2. EPA is a risk based regulator Top 6 Priorities - Find the big problems and fix them Landfills Encroachment Stockpiling (Tyres) Organics Stormwater Contaminated Environments

  3. Encroachment • Residential development close to industry leads to a range of negative impacts on residents such as: • Noise • Odour • Dust

  4. Landfills Landfills pose a risk to the environment when in operation and long after they are closed

  5. Stockpiling (Tyres) Tyre stockpiles are increasing in both number and size in Victoria.

  6. What We’ve Heard From You Compliance and Enforcement interactions (as recipient) Compliance and Enforcement interactions (shared) Licenses and approvals 87% understand EPA’s role in the regulatory framework 85% are aware of the opportunities to participate in consultations around setting standards 78% see a clear benefit in participating in EPA activities 21% are totally satisfied (41% somewhat) with the opportunities to participate in decision making around EPA policy 65% agree to some extent that EPA provides access to expert advice from EPA 46% agree to some extent that EPA supports them to build capacity in areas of shared responsibility

  7. Working Together EPA and Local Government play of different roles together

  8. Approvals Reform - Assessment Pathway Pathway Guideline Approvals Proposal Form & Pathway Fast Track Works Approval Exemption RD&D Standard Works Approval Works Approval Guideline Works Approval Form

  9. Audit Reform Image here: Something is coming from the audit team (Tamara)

  10. Working together EPA has a top 6 environment priorities we will be focussed on. Actions will continue under the Audit and Approvals reform projects. Local government works across everything we do – it is the most complex and most important stakeholder group for the EPA. Opportunities to strengthen our relationship.

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