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Conversion table 2: POEO Act => old legislation

While some sections in old legislation have been reproduced almost identically in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, most sections have been changed to some degree. Officers are advised to check both the section in the old legislation and the section in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act to see differences between them.

An explanation of abbreviations/terms is at the end of this document.

See also Conversion Table 1: Old legislation - POEO Act

• Chapter 1 Preliminary
• Chapter 2 Protection of the environment policies
• Chapter 3 Environment protection licences
• Chapter 4 Environment protection notices
• Chapter 5 Environment protection offences
• Chapter 6 Environmental audits
• Chapter 7 Investigation
• Chapter 8 Criminal and other proceedings
• Chapter 9 Miscellaneous

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Chapter 1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
1	Name of Act	1.1	New
2	Commencement	1.2	N/A
3	Objects of Act	1.3	6 POEAA; 3(2)(d) (h) WMMA
4	Definitions	1.4	N/A
5	Scheduled activities	1.5	New
6	Appropriate regulatory authority	1.6	New
7	General relationship with other legislation	1.7 & 1.8	4(4) (5) PCA; 4(4) (5) CWA; 4 CAA; 6 NCA; 5 MPA; 5 EHCA
8	Notes	1.9	N/A

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Chapter 2 Protection of the environment policies

Part 2.1 Introduction

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
9	Definitions	2.1.1	6 NEPCA
10	Purpose of PEPs	2.1.2	New
11	Contents of PEPs	2.1.3	14 NEPCA

Part 2.2 Draft policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
12	Preparation of draft PEP	2.2.1	New
13	General considerations in preparing draft PEP	2.2.2	15 NEPCA

Part 2.3 General procedure for preparing draft policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
14	Application of Part	2.3.1	New
16	EPA to prepare draft PEP and impact statement	2.3.3	17 NEPCA
17	Public consultation on draft PEP and impact statement	2.3.4	18 NEPCA
18	Other consultation during preparation of draft PEP	2.3.6	New
19	EPA to consider impact statements and submissions	2.3.5	19 NEPCA
20	Submission of draft PEP to Minister	2.3.7	New

Part 2.4 Special procedure for preparing draft policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
21	Application of Part	2.4.1	New
22	Directions	2.4.2	New
23	Effect of direction	2.4.3	New
24	Submission of draft PEP to Minister	2.4.4	New

Part 2.5 Making policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
25	Recommendation for making PEP	2.5.1	New
26	Making of PEP	2.5.2	New

Part 2.6 Interim policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
27	Interim PEPs	2.6.1	New

Part 2.7 Implementing policies

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
28	Implementing PEPs B action under this Act and other environmental protection legislation	2.7.1	New
29	Implementing PEPs - action under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979	2.7.2	New
30	Implementing PEPs - action by public authorities	2.7.3	New
31	Discretions and functions of public authorities	2.7.4	New

Part 2.8 Miscellaneous

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
33	Amendment or repeal of PEPs	2.8.1	20 NEPCA
34	Publication and commencement of PEPs	2.8.2	New
35	Machinery matters for which PEPs may make provision	2.8.3	New
36	PEPs not to create offences	2.8.4	New
37	Judicial notice and validity of PEPs	2.8.5	New
38	Failure to comply with procedural requirements	2.8.6	22 NEPCA
39	Copies of PEPs to be available to public	2.8.7	New
40	Abandonment of draft PEP	2.8.8	New
41	Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 does not apply to PEPs	2.8.9	New

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Chapter 3 Environment protection licences

Part 3.1 Introduction

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
42	Environment protection licences	3.1.1	New
43	Types of licences	3.1.2	17A PCA
44	Integration of licensing	3.1.3	New
45	Matters to be taken into consideration in licensing functions	3.1.4	17BA PCA; 49(2) WMMA
46	Operation of this Chapter	3.1.5	New

Part 3.2 Licences required for scheduled development work and scheduled activities

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
47	Licensing requirement - scheduled development work	3.2.1	16(1) (2), 21Q(1) (2) CAA; 27(1) (2) NCA; 19(1) CWA
48	Licensing requirement - scheduled activities (premises-based)	3.2.2	44-45 WMMA; 10 CAA; 18(1) NCA
49	Licensing requirement - scheduled activities (not premises-based)	3.2.3	46 WMMA
50	Timing of licensing of development requiring consent under EP & A Act	3.2.4	New
51	Integrated development	New	New
52	Commencement of licensing requirements	3.2.5	10 CAA; 28 29 CA(P&E)R; 18 CWA; 11 CWR; 18(2) - (4) NCA; 4 NC(G)R; Sch 5 Pt 2 WMMA; 11 WMMR

Part 3.3 Issue, transfer and variation of licences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
53	Application for issue of licence	3.3.1	17A 17B(1) PCA; 4 – 8, Sch 1 PCR; 47 WMMA; 7 – 9, 12 WMMR
54	Application for transfer of licence	3.3.2	17B(3) PCA; 9 PCR; 50(3) WMMA; 14 WMMR
55	Grant or refusal of application	3.3.3	17D(1) (2) PCA; 48(2), 49(1) (3) WMMA
56	Premises to which licence applies	New	New
57	Annual fees	3.3.4	17G PCA
58	Variation of licences	3.3.6	17D(3) PCA; 58 WMMA
59	Restrictions on making applications	3.3.7	17B(3) PCA
60	Requirement for further information	3.3.8	17O PCA; 47(4) WMMA
61	Reasons to be given for grant or refusal of Licence applications	New	New
62	Copyright	3.3.10	New

Part 3.4 Licence conditions

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
63	Conditions	3.4.1	17D(1),(7) (8) PCA; 53(1) WMMA
64	Failure to comply with condition	3.4.2	17D(9) PCA; 54 WMMA

Part 3.5 Particular licence conditions

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
65	Part not exclusive	3.5.1	New
66	Conditions requiring monitoring and certification by licensee	3.5.2	17H, 17P PCA; 53(2), 55(f), 56(f), 57(d) WMMA
67	Conditions for mandatory environmental audits	3.5.3	New
68	Conditions requiring pollution studies and reduction programs	3.5.4	New
69	Conditions relating to tradeable emission schemes and other schemes involving economic measures	3.5.5	New
70	Conditions for financial assurances	3.5.6	55(h) 56(I) 60 WMMA
71	Conditions for remediation work on premises	3.5.7	55(g) 56(h) WMMA
72	Conditions for insurance cover	3.5.8	New
73	Conditions to take effect later	3.5.9	New
74	Conditions for positive covenants	3.5.10	New
75	Conditions relating to waste	3.5.11	53(2), 55-57 WMMA
76	Post-closure requirements for waste facilities or other licensed premises	3.7.4	59 WMMA

Part 3.6 Duration and review of licences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
77	Duration of licence	3.6.1	17E PCA; 50 WMMA
78	Review of Licences	3.6.2	New

Part 3.7 Suspension, revocation and surrender of licences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
79	Suspension or revocation of licence by appropriate regulatory authority	3.7.1	17D(3)-(5) PCA; 52 WMMA
80	Surrender of licence	3.7.2	New
81	Conditions of suspension, revocation or surrender	3.7.3	New
82	Minister may suspend or revoke Licence if holder convicted of major pollution offence	3.7.5	26 EOPA

Part 3.8 Miscellaneous

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
83	Fit and proper persons	3.8.1	New
84	Date from which decision operates	3.8.2	17D(6) PCA; 52(3), 58(2), 76 WMMA
85	Death of licensee	3.8.3	New
86	Notice for breach of licensing requirements	3.8.4	16(8) CAA; 27(8) NCA
87	Putrescible waste landfill sites - licensing requirements	3.8.5	48 WMMA
88	Contributions by licensees of waste facilities	3.8.6	72 WMMA

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Chapter 4 Environment protection notices

Part 4.1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
89	Definitions	4.1.1	New
90	Classification of environment protection notices	4.1.2	New

Part 4.2 Clean-up notices

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
91	Clean-up by occupiers or polluters	4.2.1	27 27A CWA; 21 CWR; 65, 67 WMMA
92	Clean-up by public authorities	4.2.2	27 CWA; 25A CAA
93	Clean-up directions may be given orally	4.2.3	New
94	Fee	New	New

Part 4.3 Prevention notices

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
95	Meaning of environmentally unsatisfactory manner	4.3.1	New
96	Preventive action	4.3.2	65, 67 WMMA
97	Offence	4.3.3	New
98	Action in event of failure to comply	4.3.4	New
99	Commencement of operation of prevention notice	4.3.5	17(4) 20(5) CAA
100	Fee	4.3.6	New

Part 4.4 Prohibition notices

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
101	Prohibition on activities	4.4.1	25 CAA; 26(1) CWA; 65 WMMA
102	Offence	4.4.2	32(1)(b) CAA; 26(3) CWA
103	Action in event of failure to comply	4.4.3	New

Part 4.5 Compliance cost notices

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
104	Compliance cost notices	4.5.1	New
105	Recovery of amounts	4.5.2	New
106	Registration of compliance cost notices in relation to land	4.5.3	New
107	Charge on land subject to compliance cost notice	4.5.4	New

Part 4.6 Miscellaneous

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
108	Multiple notices	4.6.1	27A(4) CWA
109	Extraterritorial application	New	New
110	Revocation or variation	4.6.2	27A(4) CWA; 17(7) 20(8) CAA; 36(4) NCA; 21(1A) CWR
111	Power to enter land	4.6.3	27 CAA; 29 CWA; 70 WMMA
112	Obstruction of persons	4.6.4	29(4) CWA; 70(4) WMMA; 27(5) CAA
113	False or misleading statements in reports	4.6.5	New

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Chapter 5 Environment protection offences

Part 5.1 Classification of offences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
114	Classification of offences	5.1.1	New

Part 5.2 Tier 1 offences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
115	Disposal of waste - harm to environment	5.2.1	5 EOPA
116	Leaks, spillages and other escapes	5.2.2	6 EOPA
117	Emission of ozone depleting substances	5.2.3	6A EOPA
118	General defence for Tier 1 offences	5.2.5	7 EOPA
119	Maximum penalty for Tier 1 offences	5.2.6	8 EOPA

Part 5.3 Water pollution

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
120	Prohibition of pollution of waters	5.3.1	16(1), (3) (4) CWA
121	Defence of authority conferred by regulation	5.3.2	New
122	Defence of authority conferred by Licence	5.3.3	16(6) CWA
123	Maximum penalty for water pollution offences	5.3.4	8B EOPA

Part 5.4 Air pollution

Division 1 General

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
124	Operation of plant (other than domestic plant)	5.4.1	14(1) (2), 19B(1) CAA
125	Maintenance work on plant (other than domestic plant)	5.4.2	14(2A) 19B(2) CAA
126	Dealing with materials	5.4.3	14(3) (5) CAA
127	Proof of causing pollution	5.4.4	14(6) CAA
128	Standards of air impurities not to be exceeded	5.4.5	15(1), (2), 19(1) (2) CAA; 4, 7 – 19 CA(P&E)R
129	Emission of odours licensed for scheduled activities	5.4.6	15A CAA
130	Provisions prevail	5.4.7	14(4), 15A(5) CAA
131	Exclusion of residential premises	New	New cf 19B(3) CAA
132	Maximum penalty for air pollution offences	5.4.8	8A EOPA

Division 2 Air pollution from fires

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
133	Prohibition by EPA of burning in open air or incinerators	5.4.9	24A CAA
134	Directions by authorised officers concerning fires	5.4.10	24B CAA
135	Offence	5.4.11	Sch 1 EOPA, 24A(5), 24B(3) CAA

Part 5.5 Noise pollution

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
136	Sale of articles emitting more than prescribed noise	5.5.1	28 NCA; 26 – 29, Sch 1 NC(MA)R; 4-10, 33 – 36, Schs 1 2 NC(MV&MVA)R; 7 – 12 NC(MA)R
137	Sale of articles required to be fitted with noise control equipment	5.5.2	29 NCA
138	Defence - sale of articles	5.5.3	30 NCA
139	Operation of plant	5.5.25	26(2) NCA
140	Dealing with materials	5.5.26	26(3) (4) NCA
141	Maximum penalty for noise offences	New	8C EOPA

Part 5.6 Land pollution

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
142	Definitions	5.6.1	63(5) WMMA
143	Unlawful transporting of waste	New	New; cf 17(2)(h) WMMR
144	Permitting land to be used unlawfully as waste facility	5.6.3	64 WMMA
145	Littering	5.6.4	8F EOPA
146	Owners and drivers of motor vehicles involved in littering	5.6.5	New

Part 5.7 Duty to notify pollution incidents

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
147	Meaning of material harm to the environment	5.8.2	New
148	Pollution incidents causing or threatening harm to be notified	5.8.3	New
149	Manner and form of notification	New	New
150	Relevant information to be given	5.8.4	New
151	Incidents not required to be reported	5.8.5	New
152	Offence	New	New
153	Incriminating information	5.8.6	New

Part 5.8 Motor vehicles

Division 1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
154	Definitions	5.7.1	21A CAA; 5 – 9, 16, 17, 26, Sch 1 CA(MV&MVF)R

Division 2 Sale and maintenance of motor vehicles

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
155	Sale of motor vehicles	5.7.2	21B(a) CAA
156	Sale of motor vehicles without anti-pollution device	5.7.3	21C(2) CAA; 10 CA(MV&MVF)R
157	Adjustment etc of anti-pollution devices and motor vehicles	5.7.4	21BA(1) CAA; 9 CA(MV&MVF)R
158	Service or repair of motor vehicles	5.7.5	21BA(3) CAA
159	Sale of motor vehicles not serviced, maintained or adjusted or prescribed	5.7.6	21D(2) CAA
160	Defences	5.7.7	21BA(2) 21E CAA
161	Notices	5.7.8	21EA CAA; 9, 33, Sch 2 CA(MV&MVF)R
162	Minister's power to prohibit use of motor vehicles in certain circumstances	5.7.9	21F CAA

Division 3 Unleaded petrol

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
163	Unleaded petrol to be genuine	5.7.10	21L CAA; 18 CA(MV&MVF)R
164	Sale of certain motor vehicles prohibited	5.7.11	21M CAA; 19, 20 CA(MV&MVF)R

Division 4 Registration of motor vehicles

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
165	Suspension of registration	5.7.12	34(f4) CAA; 31 CA(MV&MVF)R; 31 NC(MV&MVA)R
166	Prohibition on registration	5.7.12	34(f4) CAA; 32 CA(MV&MVF)R; 32 NC(MV&MVA)R

Part 5.9 General offences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
167	Control equipment	5.8.1	14(1), 15B(2), 19A(2)(3) CAA; 21 – 26 CA(P&E)R; 20 CWA; 26(1) (2) NCA
168	Ancillary offences	5.2.4 & 5.8.7	6B EOPA
169	Offences by corporations	7.8.2	10 EOPA
170	Extra-territoriality	7.8.3	4A EOPA

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Chapter 6 Environmental audits

Part 6.1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
171	Relationship of this Chapter to other provisions	6.1.1	New
172	Nature of environmental audit	6.1.2	New
173	Accreditation and regulation of environmental auditors	6.1.3	New

Part 6.2 Mandatory environmental audits

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
174	Conditions for mandatory environmental audits	6.2.1	New
175	Circumstances in which mandatory environmental audit can be imposed	6.2.2	New
176	Certification of audit report	6.2.3	New
177	Offences	6.2.4	New
178	Self-incriminatory information not exempt	6.2.6	New
179	Use of information	6.2.5	New

Part 6.3 Voluntary environmental audits

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
180	Nature of environmental audit	6.3.1	New
181	Protected documents	6.3.2	New
182	Nature of protection	6.3.3	New
183	Lifting of protection	6.3.4	New

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Chapter 7 Investigation

Part 7.1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
184	Purposes for which powers under Chapter may be exercised	7.2.1	New
185	Effect on other functions	7.2.2	New
186	Extension of Chapter to other environment protection legislation	New	New

Part 7.2 Authorised officers

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
187	Appointment of authorised officers	7.1.1	5 PCA; 5 CAA; 5 CWA; 4 NCA; 81 WMMA; 4 OPA
188	Scope of authority	7.1.2	5 PCA; 5 CAA; 5 CWA; 4 NCA; 81 WMMA
189	Identification	7.1.3	81(3)(4) WMMA; 29(3) CWA; 24(3) PCA; 76(4) NCA; 27(3) CAA; 24(4) NC(MA)R; 30(2) CA(MV&MVF)R; 16 OPA

Part 7.3 Power to require information or records

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
190	Application of Part	7.2.3	New
191	Requirement to provide information and records (EPA)	7.2.4	24 (1A) – (1C), 25 PCA; 28, 29(2) CWA; 68 WMMA; 23, 27(2) CAA; 74, 76(2) NCA; cf 14 OPA
192	Requirement to provide information and records (other regulatory authorities)	7.2.5	23(1) CAA; 74(2) NCA
193	Requirement to provide information and records (authorised officers)	7.2.6	24(1A) PCA; 27(2) CAA; 29(2) CWA; 66 WMMA; 76(2) NCA; 70(2) WMMA; 16(3) OPA
194	Manner, time etc for compliance	7.2.7	New
195	Provisions relating to records	7.2.8	24(1B) PCA; 16(4) OPA

Part 7.4 Powers of entry and search of premises

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
196	Powers of authorised officers to enter premises	7.2.9	24(1) PCA; 27(1) CAA; 27 CA(P&E)R; 29(1) CWA; 70 WMMA; 76(1) NCA; 16(1) OPA
197	Entry into residential premises only with permission or warrant	7.2.10	70(3) WMMA; 16(2) OPA
198	Powers of authorised officers to do things at premises	7.2.11	24 PCA; 27 CAA; 29 CWA; 70 WMMA; 76 NCA; 16 OPA
199	Search warrants	7.2.12	71 WMMA; 19 OPA
200	Assistance to be given to authorised officers	7.2.13	27(4) CAA; 27, 30 CA(P&E)R; 24(1D) PCA; 76(5) NCA; 70(2)(c) WMMA
201	Care to be taken	7.2.14	New
202	Compensation	7.2.15	New

Part 7.5 Powers to question and to identify persons

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
203	Power of authorised officers to require answers	7.2.16	66 WMMA; 16(3)(b) OPA
204	Power of authorised officers to demand name and address	7.2.17	27(2)(b) CAA; 76(2)(b) NCA

Part 7.6 Powers with respect to vehicles, vessels and other articles

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
205	Definitions	7.2.18	'authorised officer' 3 NC(MV)R; 'article' 4(1) NCA
206	Power to inspect and test	7.2.19	27A CAA; 27 30 CA(MV&MVF)R; 29A CWA; 25 NC(MV&MVA)R; 23 NC(MA)R; 8 NC(MV)R
207	Power to require articles to be tested	7.2.21	29 CA(MV&MVF)R; 25 NC(MA)R; 27 NCA(MV&MVA)R; 25 NC(MA)R
208	Stopping of vehicles and vessels for inspection and testing	7.2.22	27A CAA; 28 CA(MV&MVF)R; 29A CWA; 26 NC(MV&MVA)R; 9 NC(MV)R
209	Power to seize articles (other than vehicles and vessels) to test for noise	7.2.20	24 NC(MA)R; 28 NC(MV&MVA)R
210	Power to require information and articles	7.2.23	21G CAA

Part 7.7 General

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
211	Offences	7.2.24	68(2) 70(4) WMMA; 24(2) PCA; 27(5) CAA; 29(4) CWA; 76(6) NCA; 17 OPA
212	Provisions relating to requirements to furnish records, information or answer questions	7.2.25	74(5) NCA; 25(3) PCA; 66, 68 WMA; cf 14(4) OPA

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Chapter 8 Criminal and other proceedings

Part 8.1 Preliminary

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
213	Application of Chapter	New	New

Part 8.2 Proceedings for offences

Division 1 Proceedings for offences generally

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
214	Proceedings for Tier 1 offences	7.4.1	11 EOPA
215	Proceedings for other offences	7.4.2	11A EOPA; 23(1) OPA
216	Time within which summary proceedings may be commenced	7.4.3	12 EOPA; 23(2) OPA

Division 2 Who may institute proceedings for offences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
217	EPA or other regulatory authority may institute proceedings	7.4.4	New
218	Other authorities may institute proceedings	7.4.5	13(3)(4)(5)(5A)(5B) EOPA
219	Other persons may institute proceedings with leave of Land and Environment Court	7.4.6	13(2A)(2B) EOPA
220	Officers and employees of authorities	7.4.7	30C PCA
221	Penalty notices and related proceedings excluded	7.4.8	13(6) EOPA

Division 3 Penalty notices (tier 3 offences)

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
222	Penalty notice offences	7.4.9	8G(1) EOPA; 20 OPA; 42, 43, Sch 2 OPR
223	What is a penalty notice?	7.4.10	8G(4) EOPA; 20(2) OPA
224	Service of penalty notices	7.4.11	8G(1) (1A) EOPA; 20(1) OPA
225	Consequences of paying penalty in accordance with penalty notice	7.4.12	8G(5)(7) EOPA; 20(4) OPA
226	Authorised officers	7.4.13	8G(12)(13) EOPA
227	Penalty payable	7.4.14	8G(15) EOPA; 20(7) OPA
228	Withdrawal of penalty notice	7.4.15	8G(8)(10) EOPA
229	Effect on other provisions	7.4.16	8G(11) EOPA; 20(8) OPA

Division 4 Restraining orders

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
230	Application of Division	7.4.17	16(1) EOPA
231	Nature of restraining order	7.4.18	16(1)(4) EOPA
232	Application for restraining order	7.4.19	16(2) (3) EOPA
233	Making of restraining order	7.4.20	16(4) EOPA
234	Undertakings	7.4.21	16(5) EOPA
235	Ancillary orders	7.4.22	17 EOPA
236	Charge on property subject to restraining orders	7.4.23	18 EOPA
237	Registration of restraining orders	7.4.24	19 EOPA
238	Contravention of restraining orders	7.4.25	20 EOPA
239	Court may revoke restraining order	7.4.26	21 EOPA
240	Time when restraining order ceases to be in force	7.4.27	22 EOPA

Division 5 Sentencing

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
241	Matters to be considered in imposing penalty	7.8.1	9 EOPA
242	Other powers of court	7.8.5	New

Part 8.3 Court orders in connection with offences

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
243	Operation of Part	7.5.1	New
244	Orders generally	7.5.2	New
245	Orders for restoration and prevention	7.5.3	14(1) EOPA
246	Orders for costs, expenses and compensation at time offence proved	7.5.4	14(2)(3) EOPA
247	Recovery of costs, expenses and compensation after offence proved	7.5.5	15 EOPA
248	Orders regarding costs and expenses of investigation	7.5.6	New
249	Orders regarding monetary benefits	7.5.7	New
250	Additional orders	7.5.8	New
251	Offence	7.5.9	8E EOPA

Part 8.4 Civil proceedings to restrain breaches of Act or harm to the environment

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
252	Restraint of breaches of this Act or regulations	7.6.1	New
253	Restraints of breaches of an Act or statutory rules that harm the environment	7.6.2	25 EOPA

Part 8.5 Evidentiary provisions

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
254	Definitions	7.7.1	New
255	Evidence of threshold tests for scheduled activities	3.4.2	cf 27B(1) (2) PCA
256	Onus of proof concerning reasonable or lawful excuse	7.8.4	cf 10 EOPA
257	Occupier of premises responsible for pollution from premises	7.7.2	New
258	Evidence relating to occupier of premises	7.7.3	27(2) PCA
259	Proof of certain appointments not required	7.7.4	27(1) PCA
260	Documentary evidence generally	7.7.5	27A(1) PCA
261	Certificate evidence of certain matters	7.7.6	27A(3) PCA
262	Evidence of analysts	7.7.7	27 EOPA

Part 8.6 Noise - special provisions

Division 1 Noise control notices - regulatory authorities

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
263	Definition of appropriate regulatory authority	5.5.4	32 NCA; 3 NC(MV)R
264	Noise control notices relating to premises	5.5.5	33, 36, 40, 45 NCA; 5 NC(G)R
265	Offence to contravene noise control notice	5.5.6	34, 37, 41, 46 NCA
266	Revocation or variation of noise control notices	5.5.7	50 NCA
267	Delayed operation of noise control notices	5.5.8	38, 42 NCA

Division 2 Noise abatement orders - Local Court

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
268	Issue of noise abatement orders	5.5.10	52 NCA
269	Contravention of noise abatement order	5.5.11	53 NCA
270	Restrictions on noise abatement orders	5.5.12	54 NCA
271	Operation of noise abatement orders	5.5.13	55 NCA
272	Revocation or variation of noise abatement orders	5.5.14	56 NCA
273	Costs	5.5.15	57 NCA
274	Local Court having jurisdiction	New	New

Division 3 Noise abatement directions - police and other authorised persons

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
275	Definition of authorised person	5.5.16	58 NCA
276	Issue of noise abatement directions	5.5.17	59 NCA
277	Contravention of noise abatement directions	5.5.18	60 NCA
278	Restrictions on noise abatement directions	5.5.19	62 NCA
279	Revocation of noise abatement directions	5.5.20	63 NCA

Division 4 Police powers regarding noise

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
280	Powers of entry by police by warrant	5.5.21	61 NCA; 6, Sch 1 NC(G)R
281	Powers of police after entry by warrant	5.5.22	61A NCA
282	Police powers to seize equipment	5.5.23	New
283	Other police powers not affected	5.5.24	61A(6) NCA

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Chapter 9 Miscellaneous

Part 9.1 Exemptions

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
284	Exemptions by EPA in emergencies and other situations	8.1.1	15(1), 15A(1), 15B(1), 19, 19A, 28, 34(1f6) CAA; 15 - 19 CA(DSFH)R; 11, 12, 15 CA(MV&MVF)R; 26 CA(P&E)R; 26, 36(1)(k) CWA; 10, 19 – 20A CWR
285	Exemption for fire brigades and other emergency services	8.1.2	27A EOPA
286	Exemptions by regulation	8.1.3	34(1)(f6) CAA; 15 – 19 CA(DSFH)R; 11, 12, 15 CA(MV&MVF)R; 36(1)(k) CWA; 19 – 20A CWR; 64(3)(a) NCA; 7 NC(G)R; cf 87(4) WMMA

Part 9.2 Appeals

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
287	Appeals regarding Licence applications and Licences	8.2.1	17M PCA; 13 PCR; 75, 76 WMMA
288	Appeals regarding notices under section 86 relating to work at premises	8.2.2	26(1)(a)(ii) CAA; 27(9) NCA
289	Appeals against prevention notices	8.2.3	26 CAA
290	Appeals regarding noise	8.2.4	68 69 70 NCA; 8 NC(G)R
291	Appeals regarding decisions under the regulations	8.2.5	New
292	Determination of appeals	8.2.6	70(4) (5) NCA; 17M(3) PCA

Part 9.3 Economic measures

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
293	Schemes for economic measures	8.3.1	New
294	Tradeable emission schemes	8.3.2	New
295	Regulations	8.3.3	New

Part 9.4 Financial assurances

PoEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
296	Purpose of this Part	8.4.1	60 WMMA
297	Definition of conditions of Licence	8.4.2	New
298	Requiring financial assurances	8.4.3	60 WMMA
299	Restriction on requiring financial assurance	8.4.4	60 WMMA
300	Amount of financial assurances	8.4.5	60 WMMA
301	Guidelines about requiring financial assurances	8.4.6	New
302	Carrying out work or program when licensee fails to do so	8.4.7	New
303	Claim on or realising of financial assurance	8.4.8	61 WMMA
304	Lapsing of financial assurance	8.4.9	62 WMMA
305	Liability of appropriate regulatory authority, State and others	8.4.10	New
306	Financial assurance not to affect other action	8.4.11	New
307	Disputes regarding call on or use of financial assurance	8.4.12	New

Part 9.5 Public register

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
308	Public register	8.5.1	17F PCA; 11 PCR; 51 WMMA
309	Public availability of register	8.5.2	17F PCA

Part 9.6 Formal inquiries

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
310	Conduct of inquiries	7.3.1	23 PCA; 69(1) WMMA
311	Person or body conducting inquiries	7.3.2	23(1) (1A) PCA
312	Procedures at inquiries	7.3.3	23(1B) - (6) PCA; 69(2)-(6) WMMA
313	Public nature of inquiries	7.3.4	New
314	Report of inquiry	7.3.5	New

Part 9.7 Other miscellaneous provisions

POEOA	HEADING OF PROVISION	EXP DRAFT	OLD LEGISLATION
315	Act to bind Crown	8.6.1	2A CAA; 3 CWA; 5 NCA; 4 WMMA; 23 EOPA; 3 PCA
316	Resolution of disputes between EPA and public authorities	8.6.2	26(2) CAA; 17N PCA; 78 WMMA
317	Appointment of persons to exercise certain functions	8.6.4	24 EOPA
318	Exercise of local authority's licensing functions by EPA	New
319	Disclosure of information	8.6.5	26 PCA; cf 86 WMMA
320	Disclosure of monitoring data	New
321	Service of notices	8.6.6	28A PCA; 29 CAA; 31 CWA; 77 NCA; cf 84 WMMA, 27 OPA
322	Effect of this Act on other rights, remedies and proceedings	8.6.7	35 CWA; 7 NCA
323	Regulations	8.6.8	32 PCA; 34 CAA; 36 CWA; 64, 65, 67 NCA; 28 EOPA; 87(2)(a) – (e), (3) (5) WMMA
324	Repeals	8.6.9	New
325	Amendment of other legislation	8.6.10	New
326	Savings, transitional and other provisions	8.6.11	New
327	Review of Act	8.6.12	New

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Abbreviations

CAA	Clean Air Act 1961
CA(DSFH)R	Clean Air (Domestic Solid Fuel Heaters) Regulation 1997
CA(MV&MVF)R	Clean Air (Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Fuels) Regulation 1997
CA(P&E)R	Clean Air (Plant and Equipment) Regulation 1997
CWA	Clean Waters Act 1970
CWR	Clean Water Regulations 1972
EOPA	Environmental Offences and Penalties Act 1989
EXP DRAFT	Exposure draft Protection of the Environment Operations Bill 1997
NCA	Noise Control Act 1975
NC(G)R	Noise Control (General) Regulation 1995
NC(MA)R	Noise Control (Miscellaneous Articles) Regulation 1995
NC(MV)R	Noise Control (Marine Vessels) Regulation 1996
NC(MV&MVA)R	Noise Control (Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Accessories) Regulation 1995
NEPCA	National Environment Protection Council (NSW) Act 1995
OPA	Ozone Protection Act 1989
OPR	Ozone Protection Regulation 1997
PCA	Pollution Control Act 1970
PCR	Pollution Control Regulation 1985
POEAA	Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991
POEOA	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
WMMA	Waste Minimisation and Management Act 1995
WMMR	Waste Minimisation and Management Regulation 1996

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