When do businesses need to apply for works approvals or licences? How do they do so?

EPA guidance on land and groundwater issues, including links to the industry standard for contaminated construction sites.

EPA guidelines related to the siting, design, operation, management (including licensing) and rehabilitation of landfills.

Guidance on noise issues, especially from construction and land development works.

EPA has updated its guidelines around recommended separation distances for industries that emit odour and dust from sensitive land uses, such as kindergartens and residential areas.

If your business accepts materials that produce odour during processing, produces a product that emits odours that could be considered offensive, or treats/disposes of/processes waste, then this guide is for you.

Information for shooting ranges to help prevent contamination.

Guidance on waste issues such as prescribed industrial waste and clinical waste.

Guidance to improve the quality of water environments and prevent water pollution.

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) is a public database that provides information on substances being emitted to the air, land and water, and transported in waste. Companies with facilities in Victoria are required to report their emissions to EPA Victoria.

This guidance sets out how company directors and managers can lead their organisations in taking responsibility for protecting the environment that is most affected by their operations.