This guideline has been written to explain how and when to apply to EPA Victoria for an authorisation under Section 157 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act), and the information that EPA requires in support of an application. If an application does not demonstrate that it will meet the requirements under the Act, or does not provide the required information, then EPA will not approve the application.

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Application form – Section 157 Authorisations

Authorisation of discharges or disposal