When you need a registration for this activity
You must get a permission from us to conduct certain activities that have risk of harm to human health and the environment. These are called prescribed activities and are defined in Schedule 1 of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021.
Under the Regulations, you need an L08 – Receiving waste acid sulfate soil for treatment registration to receive actual or potential acid sulfate soil of waste code N123 for treatment or amelioration.
This does not include soil that:
- has contaminant concentrations exceeding the upper limits for fill material containment concentrations
- contains asbestos.
This follows the Waste disposal categories – characteristics and thresholds. If a contaminant is not listed here, you should apply for a designation.
Learn more about managing waste soil.
Permission from other regulators or authorities
Check with your local council if any local government permission is required.
Information to include in your application
When you submit your application in the portal, it must include certain information and supporting evidence. To learn more, visit Apply for a registration.
If you're unsure of the type of permission you need, use our free permission pathway process before you start your application.
Application fee
For a list of current fees and how they're calculated, visit Fees. An extra fee may apply if we need more time than specified in the Regulations to assess your application.
If an application fee applies, we cannot assess your application until we've received and processed this fee.
How long your registration is valid for
Your registration is valid for up to 5 years.
How we assess your application
Find out how we assess your application and how long it takes.
Registration conditions
Permission conditions outline the legal obligations for the permission holder. They set up a framework for risk management, record keeping and reporting.
Where a condition includes:
- the word 'placeholder', values will be populated with information that's specific to your site
- a reference to a 'figure' or 'appendix', information will be populated that's specific to your site.
'Authority' means Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Other conditions may apply.
Condition code | Description |
REG_G01 | A copy of this registration must be kept at the activity site and be easily accessible to persons who are engaging in an activity conducted at the activity site. Information regarding the requirements of the registration and the Act duties must be included in site induction and training information. |
REG_G02 | You must immediately notify the Authority by calling 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) in the event of a discharge, emission or deposit which gives rise to, or may give rise to, actual or potential harm to human health or the environment. |
REG_G03 | You must: a) notify the Authority of any change to your name or address (including your registered address or activity site address as applicable); and b) update the EPA Interaction Portal if any other administrative details relevant to this registration change. |
REG_WAS01 | You must ensure that any waste acid sulfate soil at the activity site is: a) treated in a manner which neutralises existing and potential acidity; and b) is managed and contained in a manner which minimises the risk of acidic leachate infiltration to land and run-off to surface waters. |
REG_WAS02 | You must test and verify the net acidity of the accepted and treated waste acid sulfate soil using the Acid Base Accounting approach and laboratory methods detailed in the National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance – National acid sulfate soils identification and laboratory methods manual, published by Water Quality Australia in June 2018 (as in force from time to time). |
REG_WAS03 | You must keep records for the activity site detailing: a) the date and time of receipt of waste acid sulfate soil; b) the amount of waste acid sulfate soil received; c) soil pH of the waste acid sulfate soil on receipt; d) the results of treatment and verification testing in accordance with condition REG_WAS02; e) the subsequent use, movement, deposit or disposal of waste acid sulfate soil post-treatment; and f) any investigative or other report or information provided by the waste generator that relates to the waste acid sulfate soil received. These records must be retained for five years and be made available to the Authority on request. |
REG_WAS04 | You must ensure that verification and treatment of waste acid sulfate soil (WASS) is undertaken by an appropriately qualified and experienced practitioner who has: (a) tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or equivalent and experience in soil management of WASS; or (b) five or more years practical experience in WASS investigation, treatment and management. |
REG_WAS05 | You must ensure that any laboratory analysis required in relation to the activities authorised by this registration is undertaken by a National Associated of Testing Authorities accredited laboratory |
REG_WM03 | You must ensure that: a) only waste of a type shown in Appendix 1 of this registration is accepted at the activity site; and b) if any waste is received at the activity site that is not of a type shown in Appendix 1, that this waste is placed in a designated and clearly sign-posted temporary storage area and is transported to a site which is authorised to receive this waste as soon as practicable. |
Manage your registration
Registrations cannot be amended or transferred. If you need to update your details, you need to apply for a new registration.
Guidance
Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual Soil Management Guidelines v5.1 (2024) provides up-to-date information on acid sulfate soil management
Updated