Financial assurances nsw environment protection authority. Bureau of land management reno, nevada james gianola wildhorse and burro spec. Pollution of waters by oils and noxious substances act 1986 jointly. Model procedures for the management of land contamination.
Western australian legislation land administration act 1997. Nevada public land management act, dated september 17, 2012. Contaminated land management program principles of crown land management contained within the crown lands act 1989 include that. This document has been prepared in light of the amendments to the contaminated land management act 1997 clm act by the contaminated land management amendment act 2008 clm amendment act 2008. Guidelines on the duty to report contamination under the contaminated land management act 1997. International real estate society conference 99 co.
The subdivision of agricultural land act 70 of 1970 and two of its amending acts act 70 of 1970 and act 55 of 1972 but not act 18 of 1977 are repealed in respect of rehoboth by the. In nsw, contaminated land is principally managed under the contaminated land management act 1997 clm act, the. The act gives the environment protection authority epa powers to require the investigation and management of sites where contamination is significant enough to warrant regulation. A strategy for management of the remediated lands of sydney olympic park. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 8 general. Contaminated land management act 1997 set out in schedule 1. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 4 definitions 4 definitions 1 in this act. The environmental practitioner would typically prepare several documents prior to. National environment protection council victoria act 1995. The waste and contaminated land northern ireland order 1997. The burns district of the bureau of land management blm proposes to implement an integrated weed management program on the three rivers and andrews resource areas. Since 1997 a state of the art contaminated land reform package has been.
Duty to report contamination under the contaminated land management act 1997. Contaminated land management act 1997 as at 8 january 2019. Guidance document on the management of contaminated. First nations oil and gas and moneys management act 2005, c. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 60 duty to report contamination 60 duty to report contamination 1 a person whose activities have contaminated land must notify the epa in writing in accordance with this section that the land has been so contaminated. Table of amending instruments contaminated land management act 1997 no 140. Additions to the national wilderness preservation system subtitle a. Relevant conditions of this notice have been incorporated into this plan. The new south wales government recognises that the management of contaminated land is a major issue for public agencies, industry and the community.
Contaminated land is regulated in nsw under the contaminated land. Draft guidelines on the duty to report contamination under. Grassy narrows and islington indian bands mercury pollution claims settlement act 1986, c. Site auditor scheme administered by the contaminated land management act clm act 1997. This act may be cited as the environmental and other legislation amendment act 1997. Statutory guidelines nsw environment protection authority.
Doilands contaminated land management program a case study. The document is intended to be relevant for both planning the future management of contaminated land and in managing the land in practice. The nsw epa is currently considering the feedback it has received on how it proposes to require and estimate financial assurances under the protection of the environment operations act 1997, the contaminated land management act 1997 and the radiation control act 1990. Contaminated land management act 1997 no 140 current version for 8 january 2019 to date accessed may 2020 at. Guidelines on the duty to report land contamination under. The contaminated land management act 1997 clm act establishes a legal framework that gives the epa powers to require the assessment and remediation of sites where contamination is significant enough to warrant regulation. Section 1 contaminated land management act 1997 no 140 historical version for 29. New south wales environment protection authority wikipedia. Section 1 of the national environmental management act, 1998 hereinafter 5 referred to as the principal act, is hereby amended by a the insertion after the definition of agenda 21 of the following definition. Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. This policy does not negate any work health and safety requirements. Bureau of land management phoenix, arizona kris eshelman deceased rangeland management spec. The nsw epa will determine its final policy and guideline after it has considered this feedback.
The publication of these revised planning guidelines is an important part of the governments reform package for contaminated land. Date of commencement of parts 1, 4, 8 and 10, secs 101, 103, 105, 108 and 110116, schs 1. Amendment of section 1 of act 107 of 1998, as amended by section 1 of act 56 of 2002 1. Contaminated land management act 1997 no 140 act no 140, 1997 an act to promote the better management of contaminated land.
Contaminated land management policy important note this policy has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the environmental planning and assessment act 1979. The protection of the environment operations act 1997 imposes a duty on land owners, occupiers, employees. Investigation order an order by the epa under the contaminated land management act to investigate contamination at a site or within an area notification of remediation prior notice of category 2 remediation work given to the council in accordance with sepp 55 plep 2011 means the parramatta local environmental plan 2011. The epas powers expanded to allow the issue of cleanup and prevention notices for significantly contaminated land under the protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw. Current version for 8 january 2019 to date accessed may 2020. Bureau of land management finding of no significant impact and proposed land use plan amendment environmental assessment for wildland fire and fuels management for alaska ak34ea001 mary lynch, team leader bureau of land management alaska fire service p. A bill must be passed by both the house and senate in identical form and then be signed by the president to become law. Natural resources of crown land be conserved and sustained in perpetuity. Contaminated land management act 1997 nsw, the contamination issues should be addressed by the owner or occupier and the local council under the protection of the environment operations act 1997 nsw. Bureau of land management finding of no significant impact. Passed senate amended 01152009 omnibus public land management act of 2009 title i. Contaminated land management act 1997 as at 8 january 2019 act 140 of 1997 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Southern nevada public land management act of 1998 1998.
Fluffy sites in the act do not meet the notification requirements for contaminated land under the environment protection act 1997. The contaminated land management act 1997 the clm act was assented to on 17 december 1997. Where land is contaminated or presents a hazard to the community, regard must be had to safety when considering the sale of crown land in accordance with the contaminated land management act 1997. Review of the contaminated land management act 1997. This bill was introduced in the 105 th congress, which met from jan 7, 1997 to dec 19, 1998. The impacts of some activities are only temporary, whereas others carry the risk of leaving. Enable management orders to be issued to any one or more persons who are responsible for the contamination of land. Consultation part 2 coordination and alignment of plans, monitoring and research 48. The general aim of the contaminated land management act 1997 clm act is to establish a process for investigating and where appropriate remediating contaminated land. Fort nelson indian reserve minerals revenue sharing act 1980818283, c.
Clause 4 is a formal provision that gives effect to the amendments to each instrument specified in schedule 2. See also sections 9 assessment of risk of harm and responsibility if contamination indirect or delayed or risk arises from change of use. We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and. General description of possible mitigation measures for managing contamination, including the handling, treatment and management of contamination. Additional guidance on the assessment and management of asbestos in or on soil 7. In australia, state and territory governments have enacted laws, such as the environment protection act 1970 vic, the environmental protection act 1994 qld and the contaminated land management act 1997 nsw, etc. The text of the act opens with an extensive interpretation section. The contaminated land management act 1997 clm act establishes a framework for the regulation and management of land that becomes significantly contaminated. Bureau of land management national business center bc650b p. Schedule 1 amendment of contaminated land management. This act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
The policy identifies how the management of contaminated land is integrated into councils planning and development processes. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include. Obtaining independent expert advice on asbestos in soil 6 11. Delegations this policy does not change, remove or add delegation to any officer. We have brought forward a package of reforms to provide a comprehensive, consistent and wholeofgovernment approach to contamination and remediation. Emeritus professor chris fell am emeritus professor stephen leeder ao. This allows epa to regulate pollution and waste that impacts human health and the environment. These lands are located primarily in harney county with portions in. In response to these limitations, the nsw government released a draft exposure of the contaminated lands management bill 1997 on 15 october 1997.
Policy version 01 adopted 20072016 page 4 according to the guidelines on the duty to report contamination under the contaminated land management act 1997, a person is taken to be aware of the contamination if it is considered that they are aware or should have reasonably become aware of the contamination. The act sets down criteria which must be adhered to for a waste licence to be issued and retained. Omnibus public land management act of 2009 congress. Guidelines on the duty to report land contamination under the. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 8 general functions of epa 8 general functions of epa 1 it is the duty of the epa to do the following in a manner and to an extent reasonable in the circumstances. Guideline for contaminated site remediation 1 introduction in the northwest territories nwt and across canada, contaminated sites pose a threat to human health and the environment. Subordinate legislation sits under the environment protection act 1970.
In accordance with the act government strategic plan contaminated sites management 1995, and the principles laid down by the epa, tams is committed to preventing or minimising environmental harm in the delivery of its responsibilities, and meeting appropriate standards when managing the sites for which it has responsibility. Act 1974, and section iv of the economic exclusive zone act 1984. This policy provides a framework for the management of contaminated or potentially contaminated land in the federation lga. Clause 5 provides for the repeal of the propos ed act after all the amendments made by the proposed act have commenced. Contaminated land means a site at which a substances. The waste management act 1996 designates the agency as the licensing authority for signi. Contaminated land management act 1997 procedural guide for. Much of the bill follows from the anzecc recommendations. Land survey act, 1997 to regulate the survey of land in the republic. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. Box 25047 denver, colorado 802250047 bill coulloudon rangeland management spec. Contaminated land management policy midcoast council. National environmental management amendment act no.
Identification and remediation of significantly contaminated land. Department of urban affairs and planning, environment protection authority. In some cases the concern may also be financial, because of the loss of equity and the cost of remediating the property. The epa can make or approve guidelines under section 105 of the contaminated land management act 1997 for the purposes connected with the objects of the act. Guidance document on the management of contaminated sites in canada author. For further information on the duty to report contamination see the epas guidelines on the duty to report contamination under the contaminated land management act 1997. This policy forms the basis for the management of land contamination within the kuringgai local government area and implements state legislative requirements. Part 9b contaminated land division 1interpretation. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act.
The area to be covered by this assessment covers approximately 3. Contaminated land management act 1997 no 140 contents page part 3 investigation and remediation of contaminated land division 1 preliminary 11 main powers of epa under part 3 11 12 choice of appropriate person to be ordered 11 responsibility if contamination indirect or delayed or risk arises from change of use. General description of the monitoring, auditing and reporting of actions and mitigation measures. Utah public land management act utah legislature utah. Public and wherever possible, multiple use and enjoyment.
Managing land contamination planning guidelines sepp 55. The clean up of these sites is considered as hazardous materials abatement, not the remediation of contaminated land requiring independent audit, and therefore not required to be listed on the register. Agricultural land act 5 of 1981 rehoboth official gazette 37 of rehoboth, which was. Whether land is, or is not, suitable for the current or proposed land use. Various other guidelines, which may be updated from time to time, are referred to throughout this document. Significant amendments to the contaminated land management act 1997 clm act were introduced in december 2008 as a result of the. Requires the secretary to file a report with congress within 90 days. Review and amendment of biodiversity management plan s 47.
The contaminated land regime under part 2a of the environmental protection act 1990 is one of the main policy measures used to deal with this legacy. Duty to report under the contaminated land management act 1997. Where a reference guideline that has been made by the epa under section 105 of the clm act is updated, the relevant references in this document should be read as. The bill is divided into 11 parts and provides specifically for the management of contaminated lands pages 918. Clr11 is the uks risk management technical framework for structured decisionmaking about land contamination. The contaminated land management act 1997 will commence later this year. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 4 definitions. Subdivision of agricultural land act 70 of 1970 rsa. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 59 local. Whats new accessibility glossary sitemap copyright and disclaimer. Background and commentary 3 8 new south wales government, 1995, contaminated land. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 60 duty. Contaminated land management act 1997 sect 59 local authorities to be informed 59 local authorities to be informed 1 the epa must, as soon as practicable after the occurrence of any of the following in relation to land, inform the local authority for the area in which land is situated of that matter.
Contaminated land management act 1997 no 140 nsw legislation. This orderreenacts the provisions of part ii of the pollution control and local government northern ireland order 1978 relating to waste on land with modifications as respects the functions of the department of the environment and district councils concerned in the collection and disposal of waste and makes further provision in relation to such waste. It can be used in strategic planning for the overall management of contaminated land on a site, as well as being applied to specific situations or cases. Current version for 8 january 2019 to date accessed may 2020 at. Chapter 12 hazardous substances and contaminated land contaminated land section 32 section 32 report publicly notified on 2 may 2015 7 2. Guidelines for contaminated land management and control in malaysia three 3 series of guidelines were developed and published under. Management of adverse effects on natural resources caused by contaminated land is covered within this, although there are no specific provisions in the rma relating to, and no other legislation dealing with, contaminated land. Clr11 is intended to assist all those involved in managing the land in particular landowners, developers, industry, professional advisors, financial service providers, planners and regulators. This policy was adopted by a resolution of council on 14 december 2005 and came into force on 14 december 2005. It provides a means of identifying and remediating land that poses a significant risk to health or the environment, where there is no alternative solution.
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