(1) The EPA is required to furnish to the Minister a biennial report on littering.(2) The report is to contain estimates of the composition and quantity of litter, by reference to locations considered by the EPA to be places of significant littering activity.(3) The EPA must cause advertisements to be published setting out the proposed methodology to be used in compiling such reports and inviting comments from members of the public concerning the proposed methodology. The EPA must allow at least 30 days for such comments to be made, and must consider comments received within the time allowed.(4) The Minister is to cause a copy of each report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament within 30 sitting days after receiving the report.(5) If the Minister, after consideration of the report, is of the opinion that:(a) the managers or other persons responsible for any of the locations referred to in subsection (2), or(b) the producers of or other persons responsible for any products whose components or packaging comprise litter at any such locations,are not acting in a manner that minimises littering, the Minister may make recommendations aimed at improving litter avoidance strategies.
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No 156