The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has adopted a policy framework that is consistent with the objectives and principles of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act). All documents within the framework relate to the EPA’s objectives, functions and powers, as defined in the EP Act.
Environmental protection policies and associated regulations
Show moreEnvironmental protection policies (EPPs) are created under Part III of the EP Act and have the force of law. It is mandatory for all stakeholders to comply with EPPs and their associated regulations.
| Document type | Document link |
|---|---|
| Associated regulations | Environmental Protection (Goldfields Residential Areas) Sulfur Dioxide Policy and Regulations 2003 |
Procedures for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Show moreAdministrative Procedures outline the steps and process of undertaking EIA under Part IV of the EP Act.
The Administrative Procedures may be supplemented by a Procedures Manual, instructions, templates and forms, providing detailed guidance for each stage of the EIA process.
| Document type | Document link |
|---|---|
| Administrative procedure | Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures (2021) |
| Procedures manual | Environmental Impact Assessment (Part IV Divisions 1 and 2) Procedures Manual (2021) |
| Procedures manual | Instructions, templates and forms – Part IV process |
Environmental considerations in EIA
Show moreThe Statement of Environmental Principles, Factors and Objectives is the primary document for the consideration of environmental factors in EIA. The statement is supported by Environmental Factor Guidelines and Technical Guidance documents.
Advice and reference material
Show moreThis is a broad category of documents that primarily relate to the EPA’s functions outside of EIA. This includes documents which provide strategic advice, policy, standards, guidance and technical materials on the avoidance or mitigation of environmental impacts and other purposes relevant to environmental protection.
| Document type | Document link |
|---|---|
| Strategic Advice | Environmental and water assessments relating to mining and mining-related activities in the Fortescue Marsh management area (2013) |
| Strategic Advice | Cumulative environmental impacts of development in the Pilbara region (2014) |
Reference material
The reference material category contains reference documents related to the conduct of EPA business and government documents adopted for use in EIA.
The three categories of documents are:
