opportunities for more efficient, integrated marine management. Planned activity for 2017–18 A priority for MfE is to support New Zealand to be a leader in the sustainable use and management of its marine environment. This work includes: reviewing the current regulatory regime and taking a holistic, integrated approach to the system’s future development based on systems thinking and long-term outcomes improving evidence, data and information to improve Environmental Reporting supporting the Government to progress proposed marine protection legislation and recreational fishing parks in the Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds. Supporting passage of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary legislation administering the EEZ Act, developing regulations for decommissioning of offshore petroleum facilities under the Act, and updating the permitted activity regulations developing national direction on aquaculture under the RMA along with other Natural Resource Sector agencies, support the DoC New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) Effectiveness Review. System Hazardous Substances and New Organisms – System description The HSNO Act aims to prevent or manage the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms, including genetically modified organisms within New Zealand. This is a complex system to administer, with MfE responsible for the Act and regulations, the EPA is responsible for enforcement and engagement. The Ministry for Primary Industries, WorkSafe New Zealand, Institutional Biological Safety Committees, and local government also play roles in implementation. The HSNO system was designed to make environmental and human protection paramount, with the benefits of using hazardous substances one of the factors that can be considered in order to achieve the purpose of the Act. The purpose of HSNO is to protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of HS and NO. The HSNO regulatory system establishes a consistent process for assessing the risks posed by HS and NO. It also sets national controls to manage their environmental effects and risks. Portfolio Environment Key statutes Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Environmental Protection Authority Other government agencies with substantial role WorkSafe (hazardous substances in workplaces) Local government (hazardous substances outside the workplace (mainly territorial authorities) MPI (new organisms)
opportunities for more efficient, integrated marine management. Planned activity for 2017–18 A priority for MfE is to support New Zealand to be a leader in the sustainable use and management of its marine environment. This work includes: reviewing the current regulatory regime and taking a holistic, integrated approach to the system’s future development based on systems thinking and long-term outcomes improving evidence, data and information to improve Environmental Reporting supporting the Government to progress proposed marine protection legislation and recreational fishing parks in the Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds. Supporting passage of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary legislation administering the EEZ Act, developing regulations for decommissioning of offshore petroleum facilities under the Act, and updating the permitted activity regulations developing national direction on aquaculture under the RMA along with other Natural Resource Sector agencies, support the DoC New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) Effectiveness Review. System – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms System description The HSNO Act aims to prevent or manage the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms, including genetically modified organisms within New Zealand. This is a complex system to administer, with MfE responsible for the Act and regulations, the EPA is responsible for enforcement and engagement. The Ministry for Primary Industries, WorkSafe New Zealand, Institutional Biological Safety Committees, and local government also play roles in implementation. The HSNO system was designed to make environmental and human protection paramount, with the benefits of using hazardous substances one of the factors that can be considered in order to achieve the purpose of the Act. The purpose of HSNO is to protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of HS and NO. The HSNO regulatory system establishes a consistent process for assessing the risks posed by HS and NO. It also sets national controls to manage their environmental effects and risks. Portfolio Environment Key statutes Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Other government agencies with substantial role Environmental Protection Authority WorkSafe (hazardous substances in workplaces) Local government (hazardous substances outside the workplace (mainly territorial authorities) MPI (new organisms)
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