You may need this registration if you intend to operate premises that will cause emissions. Emissions mean the:
- discharge of waste
- making of noise, odour or electromagnetic radiation
- transmission of electromagnetic radiation.
Premises that cause emissions are prescribed premises. The types of prescribed premises which need registration include:
- intensive livestock housing of cattle and pigs
- chemical manufacturing, processing or handling
- water treatment or desalination
- ceramic goods manufacturing.
A works approval may be required prior to a registration to authorise construction works at a premises. The registration will authorise ongoing operations.
Please see Part 2 Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987 for a complete list of prescribed premises that need registration.
