Legislation
Some helpful environmental legislation info...
Commonwealth Legislation
- Contaminated Sites Act Forms (including Form 1 - to report a known or suspected contaminated site) & Contaminated Sites Database
WA State Legislation
Standards and Guidelines
Environmental Protection Authority
Guidance Statements
- No. 48 – Draft Guidance on Groundwater Environmental Management Areas 1998b
Position Statements
Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP)
- Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Guidelines Streamlined for Industry (June 2011)
New mine closure guidelines come into effect from July 1st, streaming the requirements for losure and rehabilitation plans and reducing regulatory overlap between the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP).


Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Regulation 2000