EPA and OEPA 2010—11 Annual Report

2010-2011 EPA and OEPA Annual ReportThe 2010—11 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on 28 September, reporting on the first full year of operation of the OEPA.

Significant issues reported to Parliament included:

  • approvals reforms, including the introduction of consultation with proponents regarding technical aspects of conditions before finalising assessment reports
  • development of an Information Management Strategy
  • completion of a record 46 assessments during the year
  • 82% of assessments met agreed initial timelines
  • 80% of audited projects met all environmental conditions
  • increased focus on the policy and practice of application of environmental offsets.

The OEPA’s Financial Statements and KPIs received a clean bill of health from the Office of the Auditor General.

 Download the EPA and OEPA 2010-11 Annual Report here. (pdf 1.61 Mb)

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Port Hedland Outer Harbour Development
Release Date: 23 January 2012
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Yilgarn Operations - Deception Deposit
Release Date: 9 January 2012
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Extension of Kemerton Silica Sand Dredge Mining
Release Date: 9 January 2012
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Media
Conditional approval for Port Hedland’s new outer harbour development: EPA report 1427
Summary: Strict conditions governing the construction of a new outer harbour development in Port Hedland have been recommended by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Release Date: 23 January 2012
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Swan River Trust to manage Perth Waterfront Project
Summary: Environmental issues connected to the Perth Waterfront Project will be managed by the Swan River Trust, the Environmental Protection Authority has announced.
Release Date: 16 January 2012
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announcements/
Minister says no to Vasse Coal proposal
Environment Minister Bill Marmion has upheld the Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to reject Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd’s proposal to develop a coal mine north-east of Margaret River, citing serious risks to environmental values as the main concern. See the Minister's media statement here.
Release Date: 21 December 2011
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WA Environmental Offsets Policy
The Western Australian Government’s Environmental Offsets Policy seeks to protect and conserve environmental and biodiversity values for present and future generations. This policy ensures that economic and social development may occur while supporting long term environmental and conservation values.
Release Date: 27 September 2011
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