1. MAV Environment Conference Changes, new initiatives and directions - councils’ environmental obligations in 2014 and beyond

2. EPA is a risk based regulator Top 6 Priorities - Find the big problems and fix them Landfills Encroachment Stockpiling (Tyres) Organics Stormwater Contaminated Environments

3. Encroachment Residential development close to industry leads to a range of negative impacts on residents such as: Noise Odour Dust

4. Landfills Landfills pose a risk to the environment when in operation and long after they are closed

5. Stockpiling (Tyres) Tyre stockpiles are increasing in both number and size in Victoria.

6. What We’ve Heard From You Compliance and Enforcement interactions (as recipient) Compliance and Enforcement interactions (shared) Licenses and approvals 1.87% understand EPA’s role in the regulatory framework 2.85% are aware of the opportunities to participate in consultations around setting standards 3.78% see a clear benefit in participating in EPA activities 4.21% are totally satisfied (41% somewhat) with the opportunities to participate in decision making around EPA policy 5.65% agree to some extent that EPA provides access to expert advice from EPA 6.46% agree to some extent that EPA supports them to build capacity in areas of shared responsibility

7. Working Together The PLANNING AUTHORITY A PEER REGULATOR A DUTY-HOLDER under the EP Act An ADVOCATE FOR RATEPAYERS An ASSET OWNER A CUSTOMER (When you report pollution) A STRATEGIC PARTNER EPA and Local Government play of different roles together

8. Approvals Reform - Assessment Pathway Fast Track Works Approval Exemption Approvals Proposal Form & Pathway RD&D Standard Works Approval Pathway Guideline Works Approval Form Works Approval Guideline

9. Audit Reform Image here: Something is coming from the audit team (Tamara)

10. Working together EPA has a top 6 environment priorities we will be focussed on. Actions will continue under the Audit and Approvals reform projects. Local government works across everything we do – it is the most complex and most important stakeholder group for the EPA. Opportunities to strengthen our relationship.