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Air related legislation

This page provides information about the following policies and regulations:

For more information, also refer to the Environment Protection Act 1970.

State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality)

This policy was gazetted as:

  • State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality)
    No. S19, Gazette 9/2/1999

    *Please note that a variation to this SEPP is contained at the rear of the State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management) - Gazette No. S240. The variation can be found on page 48. This variaton makes the air quality objectives in the SEPP fully consistent with the NEPM standards for photochemical oxidants.

View the Gazette (No. S19) (Adobe PDF file from Craftsman Press - the Victorian Government Gazette printer).

Hard copies (paper) are available for viewing at the EPA Victoria Library.

The Ambient Air Quality SEPP sets air quality objectives and goals for the whole State of Victoria. The SEPP adopts the requirements of the National Environment Protection Council (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (NEPM). This NEPM sets standards, goals, monitoring and reporting protocols for six common pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), photochemical oxidants (as ozone), sulfur dioxide (SO2), lead and particles as PM10. The SEPP also includes a separate objective for visibility reducing particles, which is not included in the NEPM.

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State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management)

This policy was gazetted as:

  • State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management)
    No. S240, Gazette 21/12/2001

View the Gazette (No. S240) (Adobe PDF file from Craftsman Press - the Victorian Government Gazette printer).

Hard copies (paper) are available from the Information Victoria Bookshop and for viewing at the EPA Victoria Library.

The Air Quality Management SEPP establishes the framework for managing emissions into the air environment in Victoria from all sources of air pollutants, so that the air quality objectives outlined in the Ambient Air Quality SEPP are met and we achieve the cleanest air possible, having regard to the economic and social development of Victoria. The management framework and attainment program for protection of the air environment contained in SEPP (Air Quality Management) address not only ambient (or regional) air quality, but also the management of particular sources (for example, industry, motor vehicles and open burning) and local air quality impacts, including air toxics, odorous pollutants, greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances.

Protocol for Environmental Management (PEMs)

The Protocol for Environmental Management (PEMs) that is currently incorporated under SEPP (Air Quality Management) comprises:

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Industrial Waste Management Policy (Protection of the Ozone Layer)

This policy aims to prevent depletion of stratospheric ozone by minimising the release into the atmosphere of ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs, halons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons and methyl bromide.

More information about the IWMP (Protection of the Ozone Layer)

 

Waste Management Policy (Solid Fuel Heating)

This policy aims to improve air quality in Victoria and protect the environment, human health and amenity by reducing emissions from solid fuel heating.

More information about the WMP (Solid Fuel Heating)

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Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003

The Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003 specify standards and test methods for motor vehicle air and noise emissions. The regulations also define petrol quality parameters, set construction, maintenance and labelling requirements, set requirements for the sale and operation of vehicles on unleaded petrol, prescribe measurement methods for noise (Adobe PDF file from the National Transport Commission website) and vehicle emission standards and establish offences relating to modification and tampering with vehicle fuel, emission control and noise control systems. The regulations create offences for using a non-compliant vehicle and for unlawful modifications.

The Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003 are available online at the Victorian Law Today Library. Hard copies (paper) are available from the Information Victoria Bookshop and for viewing at the EPA Victoria Library.

Modified Vehicle Guidelines (Adobe PDF file, 142KB) and the incorporated document ESMP Data Manual 1992 (Edition 2) – Engine Speed at Maximum Power and Noise Test Engine Speeds for Vehicles 1970 to 2000 (Adobe PDF file, 2860KB or 2.9MB) are also available.

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Publications

Air related publications are also available.

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