Unpacking Victoria's New Environmental Protection Act
Victoria’s new environment protection legislation, the General Envirionmental Duty (GED) commences on 1 July 2021. This is the most significant reform to Victoria's state’s environment protection laws and regulations in the 50 years of the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Greencap will be presenting on the key areas that will be impacted, including:
• How the GED will affect you
• Key aspects of where the new environmental legislation and regulations will change environmental requirements
• How you can be prepared to meet the new legislation and regulations (e.g. waste classification and handling) and where to get additional support
• Case studies of where past practices can continue, and where practices will need to change, with comprehensive examples
• Information on how Greencap can assist in supporting your business.
Peter is currently part of the EPA/DELWP Contaminated Land Stakeholder Working Group – Subordinate Legislation Reform Program for the development of new Victorian environmental regulations.
Peter is also project managing EPA’s Small Business Pilot program for the VACC and Dry Cleaning Industry Association which covers implementation of the new Environmental Legislation across motor vehicle workshops and commercial dry cleaners.
Darren’s project experience includes soil and groundwater assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, hydrogeology assessments, clean-up to the extent practicable reports, acid sulfate assessments, assessments for groundwater quality restricted use zone applications, peer review of environmental site assessment reports, project management, regulatory and community liaison, risk assessment, and asbestos in soil assessments.
Jean has expertise in assessing risks from emerging contaminants such as PFAS and particulate pollution as well as more traditional environmental contaminants (e.g. heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, asbestos). Her chemistry and toxicology skills, plus extensive public health and research background, enables targeted identification and assessment of relevant information for emerging and established contaminants in soil, water and air.
Jean is also part of the EPA/DELWP Contaminated Land Stakeholder Working Group – Subordinate Legislation Reform Program for the development of new Victorian environmental regulations.
