Environmental Protection Act (1986) Part V Training - December 2019

The overall objective of the training course is to provide an A-Z of the Western Australian framework for environmental regulation under Part V of the EP Act to support:

• Familiarisation with the environmental regulation framework within the EP Act 1986, and relevant guideline and policy documents
• Understanding of how to apply the main environmental regulation components and outputs to achieve
• How to structure Part V documents – showing evidence of good methodology
• Achieving good environmental outcomes through Part V - interpreting DWER guidelines and achieving best practice.

The course is proposed to cover:

• The big picture – environmental regulation overview, principles and outcomes
• Works approval applications and decision making
• Risk assessment processes
• Clearing permit applications
• Conditions, appeals on decisions, transitioning from Works Approvals to Licences
• Compliance and enforcement, renewals and terminations
• Q&A session with senior DWER staff
• Synthesis, future directions and reflections on best practice.

Lunches, morning and afternoon tea, and refreshments included for both days.

Registration fees:

• ECA members: $880 incl GST
• Non-members: $990 incl GST
• Students: $770 incl GST*

* If you are registering for the Student rate please register via the website and advise Bec James via email at admin@eca.org.au so that an invoice can be issued.