The obligation
Chapter 2 of the Regulation declares which body is the appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities under the Act, s 6.
It names Transport for NSW for non-scheduled activities involving non-pilotage vessels, and the EPA for listed matters including outdoor entertainment activities, use of PFAS firefighting foam and Kooragang Island premises.
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- What
- Chapter 2 of the Regulation declares which body is the appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities under the Act, s 6.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities is a WHS requirement set out in Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (NSW). It is made under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). The relevant provision is NSW > Environment > POEO Act 1997 > General Regulation > Ch 2 Appropriate regulatory authority.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities is a WHS obligation under Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (NSW). In short, Chapter 2 of the Regulation declares which body is the appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities under the Act, s 6.
What changed recently?
Appropriate regulatory authority for specified activities was last updated on 19 October 2026.