Legislation

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) have responsibilities and powers under a range of NSW environmental legislation.

Find out more about the following legislation topics

• NSW environmental legislation lists the Acts and regulations administered by OEH with links to the full text and summaries of the legislation.
• What's new in law lists recent changes to the environmental laws administered by OEH.
• The National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act 2010 page explains that this Act was assented to on 15 June 2010. The page provides a link to the Bill, information about commencement, supporting Regulations and about consultation that was undertaken prior to the Bill's introduction into Parliament.
• The review of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 page details the review process and the resulting amendments which commenced in 2006. 
• The review of the Lord Howe Island Act 1953 details the review findings. Comment on the draft report of the review closed on Wednesday 10 March 2010.
• The EPA and OEH prosecution guidelines set out the factors that the EPA and OEH take into account when deciding whether, how and in what court, to prosecute those who offend against NSW environment protection legislation, and whether to seek certain sentencing options.
• Find more information on environmental notices and other regulatory documents, including guidelines and approved methods.