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We monitor the state of the environment and monitor compliance against legal obligations and intervene when we need to. We investigate environmental issues and non-compliance.

We act as stewards by taking appropriate action, using our powers to compel people and businesses to address or remedy harm and comply with legislation when needed.

We work with our communities, Aboriginal peoples, industry, government and a range of organisations applying our regulatory framework to improve outcomes.

See some case studies of how we have used the elements of our Regulatory Framework to tackle a challenging issue.

Every year we identify projects for focused and coordinated compliance action. Our Targeted Compliance Program (previously referred to as our Regulatory Priorities) is one of a number of important elements of our proactive response to critical issues and emerging risks to the environment and our community. The program comprises projects that are big enough to warrant coordinated work across the organisation, and where a difference can be achieved within a twelve-month period.

We sometimes need to consider the financial capacity of regulated companies or persons – their ability to pay for the costs of their environment protection and human health obligations.

Nambucca Valley Council has historically experienced overflows from their sewage reticulation system particularly during wet weather events. The sewage reticulation systems require significant assessment and capital works to reduce the number of overflows which can impact water quality in the Nambucca River.

The EPA’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program goal is for natural environments and streetscapes in NSW to be free of dumped waste. The grants under this program aim to reduce illegal dumping through implementing prevention measures.