Environmentally relevant activities
Environmentally relevant activities (ERAs) are industrial activities with the potential to release contaminants into the environment such as:
- chemical manufacturing
- waste treatment
- spray painting.
Some agricultural activities such as piggeries, prawn farms and cattle feedlots are also ERAs.
ERAs are defined in schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.
What licence or permit do I need?
If the activity you are proposing to undertake is listed in schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008, the following approval is needed:
- a development approval (unless the activity complies with a code of environmental compliance)
Application process overview
Preparing your application
Step 1: Check your activity meets the criteria for the ERA
When applying for approval, it's important to read whether the ERA matches the activity you wish to undertake.
Step 2: Understand the fees
ERAs are given an aggregate environmental score (AES) based on the size and scope of the activity. The annual fee for your registration certificate is based on the AES. The higher the score, the higher the annual fee.
Additional AES information:
- Environmental Emission Profiles (PDF, file unavailable)*.
Submitting your application
Step 3: Apply for your development approval
Once you have finalised your proposal, your application for the development approval can be lodged.
Step 4: Apply for your registration certificate
Receiving the registration certificate is the final step in gaining approval to undertake your proposed ERA.
Contact us for a free personal consultation
The fees, permits and any other actions required will vary uniquely depending on which activity you wish to undertake and where. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of our free consultation service before lodging a development application. This will ensure the correct information has been provided and your application can proceed without delays.
To request advice
- Email: palm@derm.qld.gov.au
- Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or download a pre-design/pre-lodgement application form.
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Last updated 14 May 2012