Marine Guide to Government

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

www.epa.sa.gov.au

Outline of maritime-related activities

• Licensing of activities of environmental significance under the Environment Protection Act 1993 - Schedule 1 of the EP Act
• Compliance with the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 - Covers both licensed and unlicensed activities that discharge wastewater to the marine and coastal environments;
• Codes of practice that apply to marine activities - Draft codes of practice for Materials Handling on Wharves and Marina and Boating Management;
• Water Quality improvement plan for the Port waterways
• Adelaide Coastal Waters Study;
• Ambient water quality monitoring in marine waters;
• Surveys of sea grasses and reef systems;
• Survey of sediments in Port River

Other South Australian Departments/Agencies

• Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
• Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology (DFEEST)
• Department of Administrative and Information Services (DAIS)
• Department of Primary Industries & Regions (PIRSA)
• Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH)
• Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Port Operators
• Service SA
• South Australian Tourism Commission (Tourism SA)