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What we do

flammable gas

We are responsible for a variety of activities under different pieces of legislation. These activities are described below. See the relevant section for more information on each activity.

We are not the sole agency responsible for the environment and have close working relationships with a number of other agencies, as outlined below in the Relationships with other agencies section.

Hazardous substances and new organisms

New HSNO applications, importing and exporting ozone depleting substances and hazardous waste.

Nationally significant proposals

Applications for nationally significant resource management proposals.

Emissions trading

Processing emission returns and allocation applications.

Exclusive Economic Zone

Activities taking place in the EEZ will be regulated by us from 2012.

Legislation and regulations

Read more about the Acts and regulations we operate under.

Enforcement

Who is responsible for ensuring controls are enforced and who to contact to report incidents where controls are breached.

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