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Environment Protection Act 1997
80Definitions for div 9.3
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80 Definitions for div 9.3 In this division: environmental emergency means a foreseeable occurrence that, if it occurred, would be likely to cause— (a) the entry into the environment of a measure of a pollutant that exceeds the measure authorised by or under this Act; and (b) as a result of the entry of that excess pollutant, serious or material environmental harm. preparation requirements means a course of action mentioned in section 81 (1) (b).