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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1998 Week 11 Hansard (10 December) . . Page.. 3536 ..

b) Commencement and completion dates for investigations undertaken, and the brief nature of each investigation, are as follows:

* August 1993 to April 1994 (air pollution)

* August 1993 to September 1993 (water pollution)

* June 1993 to August 1995 (noise pollution)

* August 1993 to June 1994 (traffic volumes)

* November 1993 to August 1995 (noise pollution)

* April 1994 to September 1994 (land use policy)

* December 1994 to July 1996 (noise pollution)

* September 1996 to May 1998 (use of chemicals)

c) Under the Commissioner for the Environment Act 1993, public consultation is only required for Ministerially directed investigations. The investigation into the use of chemicals to control pests on Territory Land, or in other property, managed by or on behalf of the Australian Capital Territory Executive was monitored by a Steering Committee selected by the Minister. Two newspaper advertisements were placed seeking submissions, and interviews were conducted with individuals and organisations making submissions.

In addition to the Commissioner's work outlined above, the Commissioner has since appointment produced two annual State of the Environment Reports and a triennial Report. Through regular meetings, the Commissioner maintains close liaison with the Minister and the Executive Director, Environment ACT. The meetings provide opportunities to exchange information about matters pertinent to the Commissioner's role.

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