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The Environmental Protection Act 1994 requires some businesses or activities to have an environmental authority depending on their potential risk to the environment. We share the responsibility for registering environmentally relevant activities (ERA) with the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
These pages will provide you with information on the licensing requirements for local government environmentally relevant activities (ERAs).
Application forms for new licences, amendments, transfers, surrendering, amalgamation and for a transitional environmental program
What to consider when starting a new ERA or taking over or making changes to an existing ERA
Details that are required for plans submitted with your application
Activities that require environmental authority and your responsibility to comply with General Environmental Duty and other relevant legislation
Review notifiable activities and requirements for registration as a suitable operator
You will be inspected yearly, a few months before your approval anniversary