Rapid Assessment (New Organisms) - The EPA can carry out a rapid assessment if it is satisfied that the information provided meets the prescribed criteria for 'release'. Registrar - EPA employee appointed to manage the New Zealand Emissions Unit Registry. We see this as another opportunity for the EPA to continue to make a significant contribution to the wise use of New Zealand's natural resources.
The EPA's overall role is to help protect New Zealand's people and environment.
OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK
The result: New Zealand's environmental management systems are strengthened and supported to achieve the greatest overall environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits. The result: New Zealand becomes a successful low-carbon society that is resilient to climate, economic and lifestyle impacts of climate change. Cost-effectively reduce New Zealand's net greenhouse gas emissions below business-as-usual2.
2 The ETS affects the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions - it has no control over emissions.
RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Climate Change Response Act 2002 The Climate Change Response Act 2002 puts in place a legal framework to enable New Zealand to meet its obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. The Climate Change Response Act introduced the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which is an important part of New Zealand's approach to meeting its international obligations. The purpose of the ETS is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in New Zealand by attaching a cost to the emission of such gases during certain activities.
This includes the operation of the New Zealand Emission Unit Register (NZEUR), which records the holdings, transfer and disposal of units.
MINISTERIAL CONSULTATION AND REPORTING
There is no requirement for EPA to consult the Secretary of the Environment on any matter in the Ozone Protection Act before making a decision. There is no requirement for the Danish Environmental Protection Agency to consult the Minister for the Environment about possible import and export matters before a decision is made. Climate Change Response Act 2002 EPA does not intend to consult the Secretary of State for Climate Change or the Secretary of the Treasury on operational ETS matters before making a decision.
The Secretary of Climate Change Issues may provide general direction to the EPA regarding its exercise of powers or performance of functions under the Climate Change Response Act of 2002.
ECONOMIC SITUATION
ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS
KEY PARTNERSHIPS
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Activities related to the ratification of the Biosafety Protocol and the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and other international relations and agriculture and forestry under the ETS.
GOVERNANCE
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CAPABILITY
The organizational health and ability of the EPA depends in large part on the development of its personnel. Responses to entry and exit surveys will be reviewed and recommendations for improvements made where possible. To ensure we remain efficient in our functions and services to the public, we will benchmark our performance against that of other Crown Entities.
Our human resources policies will reflect these commitments and our progress will be reported to the Human Rights Commission annually.
TECHNOLOGY AND ASSETS
ORGANISATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY
The bill, as introduced, gives the EPA responsibility for consent, monitoring and enforcement functions for some activities in the exclusive economic zone. It is intended that the bill must be adopted by 1 July 2012 at the latest, but it will only come into force when the first set of rules has been adopted. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency will work constructively with the Ministry of the Environment to prepare to take on these new functions.
STATEMENT OF FORECAST SERVICE DELIVERY
PERFORMANCE FOR 2012-13
- New organism decision making Description
- Hazardous substance, ozone-depleting substance and hazardous waste decision making
- Resource management decision making Description
- Hazardous substances, new organisms, ozone-depleting chemicals and hazardous waste compliance
- Promoting awareness and compliance Description
- Government policy, legislation and international activities Description
- Resource management advice and support services Description
- Exclusive Economic Zone Assessments
- Implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Description
Under the environmental support output class, the Secretary of the Environment purchases a range of services from the EPA to develop. There has been a reduction in serious injuries, fatalities and catastrophic events due to the use of hazardous materials and new organisms where EPA controls have been followed. These applications can be submitted directly to the EPA under Section 145 of the Resource Management Act 1991 or may be engaged by the Secretary of the Environment under Section 142 of the Resource Management Act.
Assessment and management of applications submitted directly to the EPA or by invitation of the Minister of the Environment. All applications to the EPA are assessed for national importance and a recommendation is made to the Minister within 20 working days. No complaints from the committees regarding the level of support provided by EPA.
Our activities under this outcome are intended to increase understanding and knowledge of the work EPA does and to support compliance with controls and conditions. Our activities under this deliverable are advising on the implementation of government policy and legislation in relation to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Ozone Protection Act 1996, the Import and Export (Restrictions) Act 1988 and the the Import and Export (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 and the monitoring and review of the effectiveness of the HSNO Act regime. Implementation of the international work program agreed by the EPA Management Board and the Ministry of the Environment by September 30, 2012.
Feedback from the chairs of other national level decision-making processes in which EPA has been involved indicates that they are satisfied with the support provided. No complaints from boards or special tribunals regarding the level of support provided by EPA. Our primary activity under this output relates to the implementation and operation of the Emissions Trading Scheme and the operation of the New Zealand Emission Unit Register (NZEUR), specifically the administration of the non-forestry allocation, rights and obligations under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
Ensure compliance with the requirements of the ETS, the Climate Change Response Act and related regulations.
FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACCOUNTING AND OTHER FINANCIAL POLICIES
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
The EPA has not yet assessed the effect of the new standard and does not expect it to be adopted any time soon. Lease incentives received are included in the surplus or deficit over the lease term as an integral part of the total lease cost. Impairment of receivables is determined when there is objective evidence that the EPA will not be able to collect all amounts due under the original terms of the receivable.
The amount of the impairment is the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced using an impairment account, and the amount of the loss is recognized in surplus or deficit. For bank deposits, impairment is determined when there is objective evidence that EPA will not be able to collect the amounts owed in accordance with the original terms of the deposit.
The cost of a tangible fixed asset is recognized as an asset only if it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential related to the tangible asset will flow to EPA and the cost of the tangible asset can be reliably measured. Gains and losses on disposal are determined by comparing the proceeds with the book value of the asset. Costs incurred after initial acquisition are capitalized only if it is probable that future economic benefits or service potential associated with the item will flow to EPA and the cost of the item can be reliably measured.
The budget figures are approved by the EPA Board at the beginning of the fiscal year. An incorrect estimate of the useful life or residual value affects the depreciation expense recognized in the statement of comprehensive income and the asset's carrying amount in the statement of financial position. 1 Capital contribution includes the transfer of general funds from the Authority for Environmental Risk Management, the Emission Unit Register of the Ministry of Economic Development and the capital required for the establishment of the EPA.
1 Computer hardware includes the computer systems used to host the Registry of Emission Units transferred from the Ministry of Economic Development.
CURRENT STATE AND TRENDS
Reducing harm
Decrease New Zealand’s net emissions of greenhouse gases
ENVIRONMENTAL USER
CHARGES AND GROUNDS FOR REASSESSMENT DECISIONS
TERMS DESCRIBING THE PARTS OF THE EPA
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS REFERRING TO THE EPA’S
International Transaction Log - an international log maintained by the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to validate transactions, including the issuance and transfer of Kyoto units between registries and between accounts within a registry. Kyoto units - all types of units specified in or pursuant to the Kyoto Protocol. Methodology - The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Methodology) Order 1998, a regulation that EPA must use in making decisions under Part 5 of the HSNO Act.
New organism – any organism, including genetically modified organisms, which was not present in New Zealand before 28 July 1998, the date on which the new organism elements of the HSNO Act came into force (for a full definition, see section 2A of the HSNO). Deed). Nine months – this is the period of calendar months between the first day of the public notification of a. New Zealand units – the primary trading unit in the New Zealand emissions trading scheme, issued by the Crown.
Rapid assessment (dangerous substances) – The Danish Environmental Protection Agency can carry out a rapid assessment if it is convinced that a new substance has a similar composition and similar dangerous properties to an approved substance, where the new substance's dangerous properties are low, or where the new substance is formulated to be less of a hazard than an approved substance. In the latter case, the information provided must be sufficient to meet the criteria for a low-risk gene modification specified in regulations issued pursuant to § 41 of the HSNO Act. Reassessment – takes place when the grounds for reassessment according to Section 62 of the HSNO Act have been met.
As a result of the reassessment, EPA may decide to modify the controls placed on the permit or, in extreme cases, withdraw the permit altogether. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - the international environmental treaty that registers the parties to the convention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates the framework for doing so.
