EPA Victoria has released for comment its Statement of Regulatory Intent (SRI) on climate change and seeks the views of interested stakeholders to help shape EPA’s approach in the SRI as EPA has a regulatory role in managing climate change risk..
This SRI outlines EPA’s regulatory strategy on climate change. It is an important part of sharing how EPA will use its tools, powers and functions to address risks from climate change.
The draft SRI reflects EPA’s focus on ensuring industry, business and community are clear on the shared responsibility of understanding and considering climate change risks.
The SRI outlines EPA’s areas of regulatory focus and the types of activities and businesses that EPA proposes to focus on.
EPA seeks feedback on a range of topics, including:
- its clarity
- how the document could be improved
- how it will support duty holders to meet their obligations relating to the risks from climate change
- our proposed areas of focus and actions.
Your feedback will help ensure EPA considers matters appropriate in their approach.
Please provide feedback via the online survey by 14 October 2024.
