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ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (ADMINISTRATIVE) WHAT IS A COMPLIANCE NOTICE? A Compliance Notice is a contravention notice issued by an Environmental Management Inspector (green scorpion) in situations where a person is suspected of not complying with a provision of environmental law, or is suspected of not complying with a condition of an authorisation or permit issued to the person.   WHAT IS A DIRECTIVE? Directives are somewhat similar but are more broad in the sense that there are quite a number of situations in which a directive may be served on a person. The other important difference between a directive and a compliance notice is that a directive is issued by the Head of Department of a provincial environmental authority or the Director-General of the national environmental authority.   This distinction between Compliance Notices and Directives becomes important when one decides to mount a legal challenge against the issuing of a notice or directive.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (ADMINISTRATIVE) WHAT IS A COMPLIANCE NOTICE? A Compliance Notice is a contravention notice issued by an Environmental Management Inspector (green scorpion) in situations where a person is suspected of not complying with a provision of environmental law, or is suspected of not complying with a condition of an authorisation or permit issued to the person.   WHAT IS A DIRECTIVE? Directives are somewhat similar but are more broad in the sense that there are quite a number of situations in which a directive may be served on a person. The other important difference between a directive and a compliance notice is that a directive is issued by the Head of Department of a provincial environmental authority or the Director-General of the national environmental authority.   This distinction between Compliance Notices and Directives becomes important when one decides to mount a legal challenge against the issuing of a notice or directive.

*** Updated information sheet for environmental audits and PRSAs *** Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has updated Publication 2009 (Information sheet for environmental audits and preliminary risk screen assessments (PRSAs)). It now includes details informing those in management or control of an audited site on what EPA expects of them in response to any audit recommendations. ❓How much weight does the term 'recommendation' carry under the EP Act?❓ Any person in management or control of an audited site is expected to take action of such environmental audit recommendations under the duty to manage contaminated land (section 39 of the EP Act). The general environmental duty may also apply where an activity is taking place or is proposed for the site (section 25 of the EP Act). A failure to take all reasonably practicable measures recommended by the environmental audit may represent a breach of one or both duties and may attract compliance and enforcement action by EPA. Check out the updated information sheet here https://lnkd.in/g9JAsA7u . . . #helpfulresource #prsa #audit #development #risk #auditor #audit #contaminatedland #environment Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash

ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognised Environmental Management Standard. To gain certification, organisations need to make some key commitments, which include a specific commitment to meet and comply with legal compliance obligations. Read our article here https://lnkd.in/eR6NrsQB to explore about the Legal Registers and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Why use an accredited spill contractor? At International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) we are often asked this. It is valuable for many reasons: ✔️ Spill response accreditation ensures that your contractor will work on your behalf to ensure compliance with the stringent environmental regulations and requirements related to spill prevention and incident management.   ✔️ An accredited contractor has to work to our Code of Conduct which ensures they work to our best practice guidance, submit clear quotations for work and provide comprehensive post incident reporting. Should it be necessary, they will co-operate with our complaints procedure. ✔️ Using an accredited contractor demonstrates to its customers and staff that a business is committed to adhering to environmental regulations that will help to avoid potential fines, penalties, and legal consequences. The accredited contractor is there to act as the interface between your business and any regulatory body.   #SpillResponse #SpillResponders

This is a chance to provide feedback and suggestions on record keeping and reporting for the EPA VGP and USCG #ballastwater regulations; comments are due on or before 22 July #invasivespecies #graywater #bilgewater #shipping #epa

JUMP ABOARD; WE'RE HEADING TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE! 👷 📋 Integrity Environmental is prepared to simplify and secure the sea of regulatory compliance for the #bulkfuel industry from the #aviation sector to the #utility sector and everywhere in between. Our team of Environmental Consultants, Certified Tank & Piping Inspectors, and Environmental Plans & Permits experts provide consistency throughout all aspects of compliance for your facility. #integrityenv #bulkfuel #regulatoryexperts #environmentalcompliance #compliancesolutions

LEARN WITH NUBARCHI. An Environmental Management Plan An environmental Management Plan is a guidance document to measure and achieve compliance with the environmental protection and mitigation requirements of a project, which are typically requirements for project permits and approval by the EPA.

Great summary by Emily Deans and Brian Freeman of EPA's revisions to the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program requirements taking effect May 10th! With more than 11,000 RMP facilities across the country, this rule will have an impact across many industries. #cleanairact #riskmanagementprogram #environmentalcompliance

🌍 You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of Environmental Liability! 🚨 As an OHS coordinator, it’s crucial to brief your executive officers on the significant risks your company faces under environmental laws. One critical issue? The potential liability for environmental violations committed by independent contractors you hire. Even if a contractor’s negligence causes environmental harm, your company could still be held responsible. 😬 Take, for example, a case where a mining company faced legal action after 1,500 gallons of diesel oil leaked into a river, despite the contractor being at fault. The court found the company liable because it had the power to influence the contractor’s activities but failed to do so. 🏞️ So, what can you do to manage these risks? The key is to maintain control and influence over the environmentally sensitive activities carried out by your contractors. This includes negotiating strict environmental safeguards into your contracts, establishing inspection systems, and ensuring ongoing compliance. 📜🔍 Want to dive deeper into this critical issue? Follow the link to get the full article and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect your company. 🔗⬇️ #OHSInsider #EnvironmentalLiability #OHSSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Compliance #RiskManagement #ContractorSafety #DueDiligence #Sustainability