2019: Operating licence transition process

If you had a licence under the old laws, it automatically transitioned to an operating licence under the Environment Protection Act 2017 on 1 July 2021. Over the next 12 months EPA will work with...

EPA Annual Plan (July 2021 to June 2022)

This annual plan outlines our priorities and key activities for the financial year 2021 to 2022...

Proposed scope of environmental audit

EPA appointed environmental auditors conduct environmental audits under Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017. This form is to be used by environmental auditors for the preparation of the...

2041: Guidelines for conducting environmental audits

This guideline has been prepared under section 203 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (‘the EP Act 2017’) to assist environmental auditors appointed under Division 1 of Part 8.3 of the...

Environmental audit statement

EPA appointed environmental auditors conduct environmental audits under Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017. This form is to be used by environmental auditors to prepare an environmental...

2021: Guideline for conducting preliminary risk screen assessments

This guideline applies to Preliminary Risk Screen Assessments (PRSAs) conducted under Division 2 of Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act). It has been issued under section 203 of...

669: Groundwater sampling guidelines

Methods used for drilling, installation or development of groundwater bores, or collection of groundwater samples can be a significant source of error in groundwater quality data. This guideline has...

Preliminary risk screen assessment statement

EPA appointed environmental auditors conduct preliminary risk screen assessments under Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017. This form is to be used by environmental auditors to prepare a...

1961: Guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution

This guideline provides a framework to assess and control risks associated with air pollution. The objective is to help those responsible for commercial, industrial, agricultural, transport...

EPA response to public comment on the draft guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution

The Guideline for Assessing and Minimising Air Pollution in Victoria provides a framework to assess and control risks associated with air pollution to support industries and businesses that release...