The obligation
Administrative and load-based fees not paid by the due date increase at the late payment rate, and the EPA may refund or waive administrative fees.
An unpaid administrative fee, or an additional amount after a change in licence fee period, increases at the late payment standard rate, prescribed as a penalty for the Act, section 57(4). An unpaid load-based fee increases at the late payment rate, also prescribed as a penalty for the Act, section 57(4). The EPA may refund or waive all or part of an administrative fee, including where the fee would have been lower on the actual level of activity.
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- What
- Administrative and load-based fees not paid by the due date increase at the late payment rate, and the EPA may refund or waive administrative fees.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Late payment penalty, refunds and waivers of licence fees 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 3 Licence Fees > Late payment and refunds.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Late payment penalty, refunds and waivers of licence fees is a WHS obligation under Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022 (NSW). In short, Administrative and load-based fees not paid by the due date increase at the late payment rate, and the EPA may refund or waive administrative fees.
What changed recently?
Late payment penalty, refunds and waivers of licence fees was last updated on 9 October 2026.
