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Establishment
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) was established on 18 May 2011 under Part 2 of the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011.The authority took over the responsibilities of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao, and the former Environmental Protection Authority (which was a statutory office within the Ministry for the Environment) on 1 July 2011.
Functions and Responsibilities
The objective of the EPA was to undertake its functions in a way that:
- contributed to the efficient, effective, and transparent management of New Zealand's environment and natural and physical resources; and
- enabled New Zealand to meet its international obligations.
When undertaking its particular functions under an environmental Act, the EPA was required to act in a way that furthered any objectives (or purposes) stated in respect of that Act.
Under section 13 of the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011, the functions of the EPA were:
- to advise the Minister for the Environment on any matter relating to its functions under the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 or an environmental Act;
- to exercise the powers, and carry out the functions and duties, conferred on it by or under the Act or an environmental Act;
- if requested by the Minister for the Environment, - (i) to provide technical advice to the Government and Crown entities on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (ii) to provide administrative assistance (including secretarial services) to a person or group of people appointed by the Minister to provide advice or report on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (iii) to contribute to and co-operate with international forums and carry out international obligations related to its functions under an environmental Act.
In carrying out its functions, the Authority undertook the following activities:
- processing matters of national significance under the Resource Management Act. Examples of nationally significant proposals included large-scale wind farms, power transmission lines and geothermal power stations;
- safeguarding people and the environment by regulating the introduction and use of hazardous substances and new organisms under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. This applied to new plants, animals and other new organisms including genetically modified organisms. The Authority also dealt with over 100,000 different types of hazardous substances ranging from explosives, pesticides, industrial chemicals, petrol and gas to household cleaners and other consumer goods.Decisions to approve or decline a hazardous substance or new organism were based on an assessment of the risks, costs and benefits;
- administering the Emissions Trading Scheme and New Zealand Emission Registry under the Climate Change Response Act (responsible from January 2012).1
Structure2
Under the Environmental Protection Act, the EPA was an independent Crown entity for the purposes of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
The Authority was governed by a Board of between 6 and 8 members who were appointed by the Minister for the Environment, of whom at least 1 member was required to have knowledge and experience relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and tikanga Maori (Maori customary values and practices).
The EPA’s management team was headed by a Chief Executive Officer, and included:
- General Manager, Hazardous Substances;
- General Manager, New Organisms;
- General Manager, Nationally Significant Proposals;
- General Manager, Maori;
- General Manager, Strategic Analysis;
- General Manager, Corporate Services.
- Who We Are - Environmental Protection Authority website, http://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/who-we-are/Pages/default.aspx (accessed 8 July 2011).
- What We Do - Environmental Protection Authority website, http://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/what/Pages/default.aspx (accessed 8 July 2011).
Agency
AFXX
2011 ‑
Central government
Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011, Part 2
The Environmental Protection Authority administered applications for major infrastructure projects of national significance, and regulated new organisms (plants, animals, genetically modified organisms) and hazardous substances and chemicals.
Wellington
Show History
Establishment
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) was established on 18 May 2011 under Part 2 of the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011.The authority took over the responsibilities of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao, and the former Environmental Protection Authority (which was a statutory office within the Ministry for the Environment) on 1 July 2011.
Functions and Responsibilities
The objective of the EPA was to undertake its functions in a way that:
- contributed to the efficient, effective, and transparent management of New Zealand's environment and natural and physical resources; and
- enabled New Zealand to meet its international obligations.
When undertaking its particular functions under an environmental Act, the EPA was required to act in a way that furthered any objectives (or purposes) stated in respect of that Act.
Under section 13 of the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011, the functions of the EPA were:
- to advise the Minister for the Environment on any matter relating to its functions under the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 or an environmental Act;
- to exercise the powers, and carry out the functions and duties, conferred on it by or under the Act or an environmental Act;
- if requested by the Minister for the Environment, - (i) to provide technical advice to the Government and Crown entities on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (ii) to provide administrative assistance (including secretarial services) to a person or group of people appointed by the Minister to provide advice or report on any matter related to its functions under an environmental Act: (iii) to contribute to and co-operate with international forums and carry out international obligations related to its functions under an environmental Act.
In carrying out its functions, the Authority undertook the following activities:
- processing matters of national significance under the Resource Management Act. Examples of nationally significant proposals included large-scale wind farms, power transmission lines and geothermal power stations;
- safeguarding people and the environment by regulating the introduction and use of hazardous substances and new organisms under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. This applied to new plants, animals and other new organisms including genetically modified organisms. The Authority also dealt with over 100,000 different types of hazardous substances ranging from explosives, pesticides, industrial chemicals, petrol and gas to household cleaners and other consumer goods.Decisions to approve or decline a hazardous substance or new organism were based on an assessment of the risks, costs and benefits;
- administering the Emissions Trading Scheme and New Zealand Emission Registry under the Climate Change Response Act (responsible from January 2012).1
Structure2
Under the Environmental Protection Act, the EPA was an independent Crown entity for the purposes of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
The Authority was governed by a Board of between 6 and 8 members who were appointed by the Minister for the Environment, of whom at least 1 member was required to have knowledge and experience relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and tikanga Maori (Maori customary values and practices).
The EPA’s management team was headed by a Chief Executive Officer, and included:
- General Manager, Hazardous Substances;
- General Manager, New Organisms;
- General Manager, Nationally Significant Proposals;
- General Manager, Maori;
- General Manager, Strategic Analysis;
- General Manager, Corporate Services.
- Who We Are - Environmental Protection Authority website, http://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/who-we-are/Pages/default.aspx (accessed 8 July 2011).
- What We Do - Environmental Protection Authority website, http://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/what/Pages/default.aspx (accessed 8 July 2011).
The establishment date of the Environmental Protection Authority is based on the commencement date of Part 2 of the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011, 18 May 2011 (the day after the Act received Royal assent).
- Environmental Protection Authority website, http://www.epa.govt.nz/ (accessed 8 July 2011).
- New Zealand Legislation website (Parliamentary Counsel Office), http://www.legislation.govt.nz/ (accessed 8 July 2011).
Show Other Mandates
- Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997
- Climate Change (Unique Emissions Factors) Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/286)
- Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 (SR 2001/123)
- Medicines Act 1981
- Climate Change (Forestry Sector) Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/355)
- Hazardous Substances (Compressed Gases) Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/43)
- Climate Change (Unit Register) Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/357)
- Climate Change (Waste) Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/338)
- Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 (SR 2004/202)
- Health Act 1956
- Gas Act 1992
- Environmental Protection Authority Act Commencement Order 2011 (SR 2011/193)
- Fire Service Act 1975
- Climate Change (Stationary Energy and Industrial Processes) Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/285)
- Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Methodology) Order 1998 (SR 1998/217)
- Climate Change Response Act 2002
- Climate Change (Emissions Rulings: Fees and Charges) Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/213)
- Civil Aviation Act 1990
- Climate Change (Agriculture Sector) Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/335)
- Biosecurity Act 1993
- Crown Entities Act 2004
- Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
- Radiation Protection Act 1965
- Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011
- Ombudsmen Act 1975
- Transport Act 1962
- Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/356)
- Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
- Food Act 1981
- Terrorism Suppression Act 2002
- Resource Management Act 1991
- Hazardous Substances (Fireworks, Safety Ammunition, and Other Explosives Transfer) Regulations 2003 (SR 2003/176)
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- π’ Environmental Protection Authority (2011 ‑ )
- π’ Environmental Risk Management Authority (2011 ‑ )
- π AA1093 (2023 ‑ )
- π DA689
- πΌ New Species and Organisms (Regulation of) (1867 ‑ )
- πΌ Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals (1927 ‑ )
- πΌ Toxic Substances and Poisons (1934 ‑ )
- πΌ Dangerous and Explosive Goods (1869 ‑ )
- πΌ Explosives (1847 ‑ )
- π Environment (1972 ‑ )
- π Realm of New Zealand (2011 ‑ )