Notifiable activities under the Environmental Protection Act 1994

A notifiable activity is an activity your business conducts and that could potentially cause harm to the environment. If you are conducting a notifiable activity as per Schedule 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994,you will need to notify the Department of Environment and Science using their approved form. However, if you have an approved environmental authority which allows you to conduct a notifiable activity you are not required to notify the Department of Environment and Science.

Registration as a suitable operator

If you haven’t already registered as a suitable operator with the Department of Environment and Science, you will need to complete an application. To access their online and hard copy forms, visit their website Lodging your environmental authority application. To check if you are already registered as a suitable operator, visit Department of Environment and Science website..

Business trading name

If you are registering a new business name, you will need to contact Australian Securities and Investments Commission.