VIC Environment Reference Standards (air, water, noise)
Vic EPA assesses environmental performance against Environment Reference Standards.
Who must comply
Vic PCBUs subject to GED + state EPA permissions.
What triggers it
Activity affecting referenced environmental values.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Monitoring data against ERS; remediation plans.
Max penalty
Substantial state-based fines + criminal liability for serious breaches
Summary
Under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic), the Environment Reference Standards (ERS) replace State Environment Protection Policies. Standards cover ambient air quality, ambient sound, ambient water quality, ambient soil, surface water + groundwater.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.