Acronyms AAV Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Central point of advice on all aspects of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. CAP Coastal Action Plan CASS Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils CCB Central Coastal Board See regional coastal board Region extends from Breamlea to Venus Bay. CES Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability An independent body that advocates, audits and reports on environmental sustainability. CMA Catchment Management Authority Established under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 to achieve integrated and sustainable catchment management. There are five coastal CMAs in Victoria. CoM Committee of Management Appointed to manage, maintain, improve and control coastal Crown land reserves. CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Australia's peak research organisation which provides scientific solutions to industry, governments and communities around the world. DEM Digital elevation modelling DIIRD Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development Provides leadership for Victorian economic and regional development. DOT Department of Transport Main provider of essential infrastructure in Victoria, including commercial ports, channels, rail and roads. DPC Department of Premier and Cabinet Provides a leadership role in the identification and implementation of the strategic directions of Victorian Government. DPCD Department of Planning and Community Development Responsible for land use planning and environmental assessment. DPI Department of Primary Industries Promotes the sustainable development of primary industries including fisheries, agriculture, forests, petroleum, minerals and energy DSE Department of Sustainability and Environment Responsible for the sustainable management of public land, water resources, climate change, bushfires, forests and ecosystems. EBM Ecosystem-based management EPA Environment Protection Authority An independent statutory authority set up to prevent and control pollution on land, in water and air, and industrial noise. ESD Ecologically sustainable development EVC Ecological vegetation class GCB Gippsland Coastal Board See regional coastal board Region extends from the N ew South Wales border to Venus Bay. HV Heritage Victoria Manage historic shipwrecks and relics and recommend places and objects for inclusion on the Victorian heritage Register. ICZM Integrated coastal zone management IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change LG Local government Significant influence over coastal planning and management through planning controls on private and public land, local by-law regulations and many are appointed committees of management over foreshore areas. There are 22 coastal municipalities in Victoria. LPPF Local planning policy framework MSV Marine Safety Victoria Coordinates waterway management and vessel standards. Funds the improvement and development of associated infrastructure. MW Melbourne Water Manages Melbourne's water supply catchments, sewage treatment, rivers, creeks and major drainage systems throughout the Port Phillip and Westernport region. PV Parks Victoria Established under the Parks Victoria Act 1998 to provide services to the State for the management of parks, reserves, and other land. RAP Registered Aboriginal Party RCB Regional Coastal Board The Western, Central and Gippsland Regional Coastal Boards are established under the Coastal Management Act 1995 as strategic coastal planning advisory bodies. Their main focus is advising the Minister and implementing the Victorian Coastal Strategy at the regional level through Coastal Action Plans. SEPP State Environment Protection Policies Prepared under the Environment Protection Act 1970 to provide the leadership, legal and statutory basis for improving water quality in the marine environment. SPPF State planning policy framework TV Tourism Victoria Develops and markets Victoria as a premium tourist destination for Australian and international travellers. VCC Victorian Coastal Council The Victorian Coastal Council is appointed under the Coastal Management Act 1995 as the peak body for the strategic planning and management of the Victorian coast, and to provide advice to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. They have a number of responsibilities under the Act, including to prepare and submit to the Minister a draft Victorian Coastal Strategy. They are also responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Victorian Coastal Strategy. VPP Victoria planning provisions WCB Western Coastal Board See regional coastal boards. Region extends from Breamlea to the South Australian Border.

10 December 2008