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Environment protection licences authorise scheduled development work and scheduled activities, and can control non-scheduled activities to regulate water pollution.
The activities listed in Schedule 1 are scheduled activities, and the regulations may amend or replace Schedule 1. Licences may be issued to authorise scheduled development work at premises (section 47), scheduled activities at premises (section 48) and scheduled activities not related to premises (section 49).
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- Environment protection licences authorise scheduled development work and scheduled activities, and can control non-scheduled activities to regulate water pollution.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Environment Protection Licences – Obligation to Hold and Comply is a WHS requirement set out in Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). The relevant provision is Chapter 3 § Ch 2–3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Environment Protection Licences – Obligation to Hold and Comply is a WHS obligation under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). In short, Environment protection licences authorise scheduled development work and scheduled activities, and can control non-scheduled activities to regulate water pollution.
What changed recently?
Environment Protection Licences – Obligation to Hold and Comply was last updated on 19 October 2026.