ARTICLE · 04 FEBRUARY 2016

Proposed WA environment regulatory guidance statements – Input sought

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

The guidance statements will underpin the DER's assessment process for new works approvals and licence applications.

AustraliaEnvironment

Charmian Barton (Formerly With Norton Rose Fulbright)

The WA Department of Environment Regulation is currently seeking public and stakeholder input on draft guidance statements, published in December 2015, which will underpin the DER's assessment process for new works approvals and licence applications. The public consultation period closes on 26 February 2016.

Norton Rose Fulbright has a market leading environment practice and we would be happy to discuss with you the implications of the proposed reforms for your business.

Introduction

The WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) published a consultation paper on draft regulatory Guidance Statements in December 2015. The consultation process commenced on 4 December 2015 and is open until 26 February 2016 for members of the public and stakeholders to provide feedback on the following draft Guidance Statements:

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Proposed WA environment regulatory guidance statements – Input sought

Introduction

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