PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS ACT 1997 - SECT 295R
Action that may be taken by EPA in relation to green offset schemes or works
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS ACT 1997 - SECT 295R
Action that may be taken by EPA in relation to green offset schemes or works
295R Action that may be taken by EPA in relation to green offset schemes or
works
(1) The regulations may authorise the EPA, or a person exercising functions
under a green offset scheme on behalf of the EPA, to do any or all of the
following, in the circumstances set out in the regulations--
(a) cancel or
suspend green offset credits, or any entitlement that they confer,
(b) order
the forfeiture of green offset credits to the EPA,
(c) cancel or suspend a
person's right to participate in a green offset scheme, or impose conditions
or other restrictions on the right.
(2) The EPA may appoint a person to
manage a green offset scheme or works on behalf of the EPA.
(3) The EPA may
manage or participate in a green offset scheme, including by holding, creating
and trading in green offset credits, and may manage or participate in green
offset works.
