What is the EPA work approval process? Do I get a say?
Innova’s Soil Technology will be required to obtain a works approval for the development of a Centre for Site Remediation under the Environment Protection Act 1970. A works approval application will be submitted to the EPA, outlining the scope of the project as well as site control measures that will be undertaken to ensure there is no impact on the local environment. The works approval process is open to the public for comments up to 21 days after the submission of the works approval. These comments must be taken into account by the EPA when deciding on granting the works approval. If a works approval is granted, Innova will be required to obtain a license, which will specify EPA requirements for the operation of the business.
