4Definitions

#### 4 Definitions 4 Definitions > > (1) In this Act— > > > > EPA means the Environment Protection Authority constituted by the [Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-060). > > > > exercise a function includes perform a duty. > > > > function includes a power, authority or duty. > > > > principles of ecologically sustainable development means the principles of ecologically sustainable development contained in section 6(2) of the [Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-060). > > > > waste has the same meaning as in the [Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-156). > > > > Note. > > > > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act. > > > (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act. > > **s 4:** Am 2003 No 82, Sch 1.44 \[4\] \[5\]; 2016 No 57, Sch 2 \[2\].