Environmental Protection Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2021

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Amends environmental protection regulations regarding mercury use in manufacturing, prohibiting certain processes and setting a penalty of $20,000.

Details

Entity

Executive Council

Act References

Environmental Protection Act 1986

Amounts

$20,000 - fine

Notice Date

19 November 2021

Effective Date

20 November 2021

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987. Part 3A inserted after regulation 5O regarding the use of mercury in manufacturing. Offence to conduct a prohibited manufacturing process. Penalty: a fine of $20 000.

WA Government Gazette No. 194/2021 · 19 November 2021 · Page 3

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