❓ A parliamentary question seeks information on the Minister's response to EPA recommendations regarding environmental protection in the Dawesville to Binningup area. The Minister's response is vague, stating the advice will be considered but providing no specific commitments.
AnsweredQoN 5566Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the 12 recommendations made to the Minister under section 16(e) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
in the Environmental Protection Authority Report 1359 'Strategic Environmental Advice on the Dawesville to Binningup Area', and I ask —
(1) Has the Minister accepted the recommendations?
(2) If no to (1), which recommendations have not been accepted and why?
(3) In relation to each recommendation, what funding and resources has the Minister made available or requested other Ministers make available to implement the recommendation and what is the timeline for implantation?
Environmental Protection Act 1986
in the Environmental Protection Authority Report 1359 'Strategic Environmental Advice on the Dawesville to Binningup Area', and I ask —
(1) Has the Minister accepted the recommendations?
(2) If no to (1), which recommendations have not been accepted and why?
(3) In relation to each recommendation, what funding and resources has the Minister made available or requested other Ministers make available to implement the recommendation and what is the timeline for implantation?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 June 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
35 days
(1)-(2) The recommendations were made under Section 16(e) of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
, which provides for the EPA to advise the Minister for Environment on environmental matters generally. The EPA's advice will be taken into consideration in relation to future planning and development decisions in this locality.
(3) Not applicable
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Environmental Protection Act 1986
, which provides for the EPA to advise the Minister for Environment on environmental matters generally. The EPA's advice will be taken into consideration in relation to future planning and development decisions in this locality.
(3) Not applicable
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