Section 157 authorisations

This guideline has been written to explain how and when to apply to EPA Victoria for an authorisation under Section 157 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act), and the information that...

1477.1: EPA’s approach to submissions regarding imposing a conviction

This policy sets out the approach of EPA to submissions regarding the imposition of a conviction, and aggravating and mitigating factors to be taken into account...

1475: EPA's approach to appeals against sentence

This policy sets out the approach of EPA to appeals against sentence. EPA’s role in appeals against sentence is limited to recommending an appeal to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)...

975: Victoria’s ecological footprint

Ecological Footprint (or Footprint) is a resource accounting tool that measures how much land and water area a human population requires to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its wastes...

940: Minimising VOC emissions from Victoria's printing industry

This Information Bulletin gives information about reducing VOC emissions from Victoria's printing industry. It replaces the 1996 code, 'Code of Practice for VOC Emissions from the Flexographic/Gravure...

929: Managing emissions of volatile organic compounds

Many industrial and commercial activities emit wastes to air that must be minimised and controlled to protect the environment. Emissions to air must be managed in accordance with the provisions of the...

1049.2: What to do with farm wastes

Good waste management practices are essential to ensure a healthy, safe and productive farm enterprise. This brochure and poster contain information about managing waste on farms...

1320.3: Annual performance statement guidelines

On 1 July 2021, the new Environment Protection Act 2017 came into effect, which changed the way businesses report to EPA. Under the Environment Protection Act 1970, businesses holding EPA licences...

1367: Compliance and Enforcement Review: Overview of key themes and recommendations for EPA Victoria

This document provides an overview of the key themes and recommendations arising from the independent Compliance and Enforcement Review undertaken by consultant Stan Krpan.It includes the context for...

1368: Compliance and Enforcement Review: A review of EPA Victoria's approach

EPA commissioned this independent review by Stan Krpan to comprehensively assess our operations as part of the reform of EPA’s regulatory approach and compliance and enforcement activities.The Report...