Whats the difference between the EPA, Department of Environment and Conservation and the Appeals Convenor?
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is a five member, independent authority appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment. It has a wide role and includes determining the level of assessment for proposals and making recommendations on the environmental acceptability of proposals assessed under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The Department of Environment and Conservation carries out a number of statutory functions, including the administration of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act and provides assistance (through staff and facilities) to the EPA. One of the key roles of the Department is to enforce the provisions of the Act. The Appeals Convenor is a statutory office appointed by the Governor. As such, the Appeals Convenor is independent of both the EPA and Department of Environment and Conservation. The role of the Appeals Convenor is to assist the Minister for Environment determine appeals under the Environmental Pr
