Sea Dumping Activities Permits - Australian Government

Description

You will require one of these permits if you intend to incinerate, load or dump waste, dredging and other material (including burials at sea or on top of a reef) in Australian waters and from any Australian vessel, aircraft or platform anywhere at sea.

Australian waters extend to the outermost limits of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Requirements will vary according to the proposed application.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified on the permit.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Dredged material. Fees will vary between $10 000 and $23 500 depending on the volume of material being dredged.
Apply Application All $12700.00 Disposal of a vessel or platform at sea.
Apply Application All $10000.00 Artificial reef.
Apply Application All $1675.00 Burial at sea.
Apply Application All $5000.00

Dispose bulky items from small islands.
Apply Application All $5000.00 Sewage sludge.
Apply Application All $5000.00 Fish waste or industrial dish processing operation.
Vary Variation All $860.00 -

Act(s) name

Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 AG

Regulation(s) name

Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Regulations 1983 AG

Application process

Apply

Two copies of your application form and any additional documents must be included with your application.

Administering agency

Department of the Environment and Energy

Wildlife, Heritage and Marine Division