Permissions
To perform prescribed activities that may cause harm, you must have a permission such as a licence, permit or registration.
Information on this page is not current law. It details new laws intended to commence on 1 July 2021 under the amended Environment Protection Act 2017.
To perform prescribed activities that may cause harm, you must have a permission such as a licence, permit or registration.
Permissions work alongside the general environmental duty, ensuring performance standards and conditions are met across a range of activities. There are three tiers of permissions based on the level of risk to human health and the environment:
This risk-based approach means we can target different levels of risk with the right balance of permissions and conditions. Our permissions scheme (publication 1799) outlines:
EPA is bringing existing licences, approvals and exemptions over to the new Environment Protection Act 2017 by:
Check if you need a permission to find out more.
Reviewed 21 May 2020