The EPA's principal statutory functions are to administer and enforce the provisions of the EMPCA, and in particular, to use its best endeavours to:
- further the sustainable development and environmental management and pollution control objectives of the EMPCA
- ensure that activities do not cause unacceptable pollution
- advise the Minister on any matter that may significantly affect the achievement of the objectives of the EMPCA, and
- ensure that economic instruments and issues are considered in policy and program implementation