Targeted Compliance Program
Every year we identify projects for focused and coordinated compliance action. Our Targeted Compliance Program (previously referred to as our Regulatory Priorities) is one of a number of important elements of our proactive response to critical issues and emerging risks to the environment and our community. The program comprises projects that are big enough to warrant coordinated work across the organisation, and where a difference can be achieved within a twelve-month period.
2024-25 Targeted Compliance Program Projects
Asbestos: asbestos waste generation and transport
Compliance campaign to ensure asbestos waste generators and transporters are registered and using Integrated Waste Tracking Solution (IWTS)
Waste: Organics and Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste processing sectors
Assess inputs, processes and outputs for facilities producing mulch, pasteurised garden organics, compost and recovered fines
Air quality: Air quality at metalliferous mines
Assess compliance with air quality requirements at metalliferous mines
Chemicals: Improving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) management
Maintaining investigation partnerships with the Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW and assisting the broader community living with PFAS adjustments
Forestry: Greater Glider tree retention and protection
Assessing compliance with the application of tree retention and protection requirements for endangered greater gliders in forestry operations
Water quality: Erosion and Sediment Control
Audit and inspection of sediment basins at licensed premises
Radiation: Radiation Certification Compliance Campaign
Assessing compliance against radiation management licence requirements for medical practices in NSW that provide radiography services
Hazardous chemicals: Review and transition of hazardous chemicals licences
Improved regulation of high-risk industrial chemicals by integration into the licensing framework of the Protection of the Environment Operations (POEO) Act.