Gas producing
General information
Commercial production of hydrocarbon gas by any method, including the reforming of hydrocarbon gas, but not including collecting hydrocarbon gas in carrying out an activity under ERA 15 (Sewage treatment) or ERA 75 (Waste disposal) is defined as ERA 9 under Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998.
These activities are level 1 ERAs and need a development permit and a registration certificate.
The department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this ERA.
Guidelines and policies
You should refer to the following documents when preparing your application.
Information sheet: Information for applicants for an environmentally relevant activity (ERA)
Pre-design conference service
For ERAs administered by the department a 'pre-design conference' service is offered for projects which may include issues requiring a high level of assessment. This service includes meeting with a departmental project manager to discuss all the information requirements to be provided with your application.
For more details, read the Pre-design conference fact sheet.
This service can be initiated by contacting the Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326 or by email at eco.access@epa.qld.gov.au or completing a Pre-design conference application form. If a pre-design conference is required to discuss your application in more detail, a departmental officer will contact you directly.
Permits and approvals
The development permit will contain conditions to ensure that industry is conducted in a way that minimises impacts on the environment.
The relevant local government must also be contacted regarding any requirements in addition to the ERA matters for the development permit.
Forms and fees
The fees for this ERA are listed in the information sheet Summary of fees - environmentally relevant activities.
Application forms can be obtained online or by contacting the department Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326.
Last updated: 14 October 2005