The obligation
Regulates which activities require an environment protection authorisation (EPA licence) before commencing in the ACT.
Parts 4–6 of the Act require persons undertaking prescribed environment-affecting activities to hold an environment protection authorisation (EPA licence) issued by the ACT Environment Protection Authority. Operating without a required licence or breaching licence conditions constitutes an offence and attracts significant penalties.
- What
- Regulates which activities require an environment protection authorisation (EPA licence) before commencing in the ACT.
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Environment Protection Authorisations (Licensing) is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT). The relevant provision is Parts 4–6.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Environment Protection Authorisations (Licensing) is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT). In short, Regulates which activities require an environment protection authorisation (EPA licence) before commencing in the ACT.
What changed recently?
Environment Protection Authorisations (Licensing) was last updated on 24 August 2026.
