Chemical use notices
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) allows the EPA to issue a chemical use notice to require manufacturers and users of a specified chemical to provide information about their use of the chemical.
Streamlining the NSW regulatory framework for managing industrial chemicals
Converting EHC licences to environment protection licences
Current EHC licences issued under the former Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 (EHC Act) have been converted to environment protection licences under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act).
Our climate change policy and action plan
Progress with our Climate Change Action Plan
Climate change advisory groups
To ensure industry and other stakeholders are well-consulted in the delivery of our Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26, we have established Advisory Groups.
Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet: About our Climate Change Policy and Action Plan
We have a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in supporting the NSW Government’s net zero commitments.
Fact sheet: Climate Change Policy and Action Plan - opportunities for councils
Councils play an important role in supporting the EPA to protect the environment from the threat of climate change, and in supporting the NSW Government’s net zero commitments.
EPA Climate Change Policy and Action Plan - information for the agricultural sector