New Zealand | EPA costs for safeguarding the environment set to change

The cost of assessing hazardous substance applications are changing, as the Environmental Protection Authority looks to develop a more balanced approach to the way it charges for its services.

“The services we provide in assessing and processing applications for hazardous substances and new organisms play a key role in the way we work to protect the New Zealand environment and the communities in which we all live, work and play,” says Chief Executive, Dr Allan Freeth.

Click here for a quick summary of the proposals and the approach taken to determine the new fees.

Download the full consultation paper.

SOURCE: www.scoop.co.nz