Energy Conservation Act 2012 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Miscellaneous
65. Energy and environment impact surveys
Feedback & supportThe Director‑General may, from time to time, undertake investigations or surveys of the levels of energy consumption, energy production or greenhouse gas emissions for the purposes of —
greenhouse gas
“greenhouse gas” means any of the following:(a)carbon dioxide;(b)methane;(c)nitrous oxide;(d)sulphur hexafluoride;(e)nitrogen trifluoride;(f)a hydrofluorocarbon of a kind prescribed in regulations;(g)a perfluorocarbon of a kind prescribed in regulations;(h)any other substance prescribed as a greenhouse gas for the purposes of this Act;
assessing the impact on the environment of certain industries or activities; or
advising the Minister or other public bodies concerning energy or environmental policies.
For the purpose of any investigation or survey under subsection (1), the Director‑General may by written notice require any person to provide the Director‑General, within the time and in the form and manner specified by the Director‑General, any information relating to the energy consumption, energy production or greenhouse gas emissions of that person as the Director‑General may require.
Director-General
“Director-General” means the Director-General of Environmental Protection appointed under the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999;
Any person to whom a notice under subsection (2) is directed who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the notice shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.