A Technical Guideline by the former Department of Environment and Conservation and now Conservation Environment Protection Authority:

In addition to the requirements set out in the DEC Information Guideline for Submission of an Application for an Environment Permit to Discharge Waste, the following information, where applicable, should be provided as part of an application for an Environment (Waste Discharge) Permit where AIR emissions may be generated.

Being an Act -

(a) to provide for the conservation and protection of the environment in accordance

with the Fourth National Goal and Directive Principle (National Resources and

Environment) of the Constitution; and

(b) to establish the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority; and

(c) to repeal the National Parks Act (Chapter 157),

The Environment Act 2000 articulates the promotion of sustainable development concept through ‘wise use’ principles and that proper environmental management will ensure ‘environmental benefits’ to be enjoyed by the present generations and investments for the future generations. It also emphasizes consideration of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in economic planning. The Climate Change Policy is consistent and compliments the main principles of the Environ-ment Policy.