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Some of the EPA’s environmental factors have additional guidance on the development of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). Refer to the relevant technical guidance in the EPA’s Framework for Environmental Considerations in EIA.
This guidance does not cover the preparation of mine closure plans. Refer to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s (DEMIRS) Statutory Guideline for Mine Closure Plans and Mine Closure Plan Guidance - how to prepare in accordance with the Statutory Guidelines when preparing mine closure plans. These documents are available on the DEMIRS website.
This revised version contains greater emphasis on outcomes, and it should be noted that the EPA’s preference is for outcomes-based conditions where practical. When there is an outcomes-based condition, the EPA may recommend an outcomes-based Environmental Management Plan (for monitoring). While the EPA’s preference is for outcomes-based conditions, the EPA may recommend objectives-based management plan conditions where this is not practical or appropriate.
These instructions set out the minimum requirements that the EPA needs to assess and/or approve the plan. Templates and examples are provided with the instructions to assist proponents and facilitate an efficient environmental impact assessment process. The EPA expects that proponents follow the supplied templates unless otherwise agreed with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
As part of the review of the EPA's Environmental Factor Guideline- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2023), a template Greenhouse Gas Environmental Management Plan has been developed to support the transparency and consistency of these EMPs.
A Greenhouse Gas Environmental Management Plan summary report template has also been developed based on the requirements of current greenhouse gas Ministerial conditions.
Link to page: Environmental Protection Authority forms and templates