Sustainability Report 2005-2006
Department of the Environment and Water Resources, 2007
Australian Antarctic Division Environmental Performance
Compliance
EN16: Environmental compliance incidents and fines
Goals 2005-06
Continue monitoring for legal compliance with permits and environmental authorisations
Performance 2005-06 and trends
One minor non-conformance with Antarctic environmental protection legislation administered by AAD occurred during the 2005-06 season. This non-conformance was dealt with administratively.
A register of legislation and regulations applicable to environmental aspects of AAD activities was developed in 2005-06. This register will be maintained on an ongoing basis.
A catalogue of environmental authorisations and permits issued by AAD during 2005-06 was developed.
A protocol for self-auditing compliance with environmental protection legislation administered by AAD was developed for commencement in the 2006-07 season.
Commentary
AAD activities are subject to federal, state and local government legislation, as well as national and international agreements that apply to the Antarctic continent, the Southern Ocean, the Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands, to AAD facilities in Kingston and Hobart as well as activities on Macquarie Island. AAD is required to comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and agreements, and requires compliance by all personnel who work for or on behalf of AAD, including contractors and suppliers.
Under the EMS, AAD maintains a Register of all international, Commonwealth, State and Territory laws, codes of practice, guidelines, government policies, licences, authorisations and permits applicable to its environmental aspects. Because of the isolation of the area of activity, AAD undertakes self-auditing for educational and awareness purposes and to continue to improve our environmental performance.
Goals 2006-07
- Respond to any legislative changes as appropriate
- Continue monitoring for legal compliance with permits and environmental authorisations
- Develop catalogue of environmental authorisations and permits for 2006-07 Antarctic season
- Conduct self-assessment audits at continental stations by March 2007.
Related Indicators
Contents
- Sustainability Report 05-06
- Executive summary
- Vision and strategy
- Our organisation
- Governance
- Policy and influence
- Environmental performance
- Social performance
- Economic performance
- Report assurance statement
- Case studies
- GRI index
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