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Statutory Policies

Policies are an important part of the system to deliver environmental management outcomes. Typically, they provide the principles and objectives to be achieved through a wide range of formal processes and informal activities. Statutory policies covering environmental management issues include State Policies, Environment Protection Policies, and National Environment Protection Policies.
  • National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs)
    National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs) are statutory instruments that specify national standards on a variety of environmental issues.
  • State Policies and Environment Protection Policies
    Policies are an important part of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control System, helping to deliver environmental management outcomes. Typically, they provide the principles and objectives to be achieved through a wide range of formal processes and informal activities.

​Environmental Policy and Support Services Section
EPA Tasmania, DPIPWE
134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 4599
Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au