The Chamber of the Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the State Government’s legislation to validate environmental approvals.
“The legislation will provide certainty for projects granted approval by the Environment Protection Authority between 2002 and 2012,” said CME Chief Executive Reg Howard-Smith.
CME appreciates the State Government taking action to mitigate any risk through the validating legislation.
“It is important to note this legislation is about removing potential risks around technical governance issues, rather than any environmental concerns,” said Mr Howard-Smith.
It is vital that the resources sector retains the confidence and acceptance of the WA community.
“The Western Australian resources sector wants the approvals system to be one which has environmental integrity, is readily understood by proponents and is respected by the broader community,” said Mr Howard-Smith.
