Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

The Environmental Protection Authority (Te Mana Rauhī Taiao) of New Zealand is a government agency. It is an environmental regulator. The name had been in use since 2009, applying to a unit of the Ministry for the Environment responsible for administering a section of the Resource Management Act applying to potential developments (or proposals) of national significance.

The Environmental Protection Authority
Te Mana Rauhī Taiao
Agency overview
Formed1 July 2011
JurisdictionNew Zealand
Agency executives
Websitewww.epa.govt.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority began operations on 1 July 2011 under its own Act, the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011. The Act required the EPA to contribute to the effective and transparent management of New Zealand's environment and natural and physical resources, and enable New Zealand to meet its international obligations. The EPA also took over the functions of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, which was disestablished in 2011.

The EPA has responsibilities, functions, duties and powers under six other Acts: · Resource Management Act 1991 · Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 · Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996 · Climate Change Response Act 2002 · Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 · Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988 and Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004.

Among other activities the EPA assesses the risks of hazardous substances such as herbicides.[2]

The EPA Board is chaired by Julie Hardaker.[3]

See also

References
  1. https://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/our-people/management-team/
  2. "How glyphosate is regulated in New Zealand". EPA. May 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  3. https://www.epa.govt.nz/about-us/our-people/board-members/
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