CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS ROLE IN CME
MfE and the EPA talk about their compliance projects and working with our local government partners

Last year MfE launched the Best Practice Guidelines for CME under the RMA, signalling a stronger role for central government in Environmental CME.
 

Since then, further initiatives have been announced, including the creation of a new RMA enforcement unit at the EPA, the ban on plastic bags, changes to the waste levy and landfill management, an evaluation of the hazardous substances compliance system, and the three waters review.
 

This presentation will be an opportunity for conference attendees to hear from representatives from MfE and the EPA about the work that is being undertaken and ask questions.
 

The presentation will address the following issues:
 

• Proposed changes to the RMA including empowering the EPA to have a role in compliance

• Work being done by the EPA to set up their new RMA team in partnership with regional and unitary councils

• Update on MfE's compliance programme under the Waste Minimisation Act

• EPA's compliance work for EEZ regulations

• Challenges identified by the three waters review