The obligation
The Act provides for clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices. Failing to comply with a prevention notice is an offence.
There are three kinds of environment protection notice: clean-up notices, prevention notices and prohibition notices. Noise control notices are covered separately in Part 8.6. The EPA may issue a preliminary investigation notice if it reasonably suspects a pollution incident, or circumstances at premises that may pose a risk of harm to human health or the environment from a substance or waste. A person who does not comply with a prevention notice given to them is guilty of an offence.
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- What
- The Act provides for clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices. Failing to comply with a prevention notice is an offence.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices is a WHS requirement set out in Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). The relevant provision is Chapter 4 § 89-90B, 96A-97.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices is a WHS obligation under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). In short, The Act provides for clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices. Failing to comply with a prevention notice is an offence.
What changed recently?
Clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices was last updated on 19 October 2026.