Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AMENDMENT ACT 2014 (NO. 52 OF 2014) - SECT 56

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Part 8A     Erosion and sediment control measures for development sites

66A     Meaning of erosion and sediment control measures —pt 8A

In this part:

"erosion and sediment control measures" means measures to prevent or limit pollution on a development site.

Examples—erosion and sediment control measures

              •     diversion structures

              •     dust suppression

              •     geotextile sediment and control barriers

              •     sediment control ponds

              •     stabilised access or egress points

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act

, s 126 and s 132).

66B     Development sites 0.3ha or greater

A person who is in charge of development on a development site commits an offence if—

        (a)     the site is 0.3ha or greater; and

        (b)     the person does not install and maintain on the site erosion and sediment control measures required under the environmental protection agreement that is in effect in relation to the development.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

66C     Development sites less than 0.3ha

A person who is in charge of development on a development site commits an offence if—

        (a)     the site is less than 0.3ha; and

        (b)     the person does not install and maintain on the site erosion and sediment control measures approved by a building certifier.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.