Our regulatory approach
The EPA recognises that the majority of individuals and companies are willing to comply with environmental legislation, policy and regulation. Its regulatory actions are tailored to suit the full spectrum of circumstances, in particular to support and recognise those who demonstrate a commitment to good compliance and go beyond compliance to achieve outcomes, such as greater sustainability, resource efficiency and bestpractice business processes (Figure 2).
At the other end of the spectrum, the EPA will seek to be robust in tackling failure to comply. For those who deliberately or negligently fail to comply, the EPA considers expiation, orders or prosecution.
Figure 2—EPA regulatory spectrum
Annual compliance plan
The Annual Compliance Plan 2013–14 sets out the EPA’s priority strategic and operational compliance activities.
The plan is based on the EPA’s regulatory approach and addressing environmental pressures facing the people and environment in South Australia.