Content page
25 Nov 2020
Incident management
A primary EPA objective is to protect, restore and enhance the quality of the environment in NSW. To help achieve this objective, the EPA assists the responsible party in efforts to mitigate the impact of pollution incidents on the environment and surrounding community.
Content page
12 Dec 2024
Legislation and compliance
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has responsibilities and powers under a range of NSW environmental legislation.
Content page
12 Dec 2024
Licensing
Licences are required for certain activities under the POEO Act, for Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals, transport of Dangerous Goods, use of Pesticides and use of Radiation apparatus.
Content page
04 Sep 2025
Public registers
The EPA must maintain public registers that you can access online to find information about companies, environmental measures, and regulatory actions.
Content page
12 Dec 2024
Do I need a licence
The Guide to licensing is a general guide to EPA’s environment protection licensing requirements and provides information to help you determine if you are required to hold an environment protection licence and the steps to be followed to obtain a licence.
Content page
25 Nov 2020
Authorised Officers and Enforcement Officers
The role of authorised officers is to ensure that businesses, government and individuals comply with environment protection legislation in NSW.
Content page
12 Dec 2024
Community updates
We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW. Community updates are organised by region, unless they are statewide, and include our responses to incidents, investigations and regulatory actions.
Content page
03 Dec 2025
Grants
Find out about the $356 million grants programs available under the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 and the NSW Plastic Action Plan.
Content page
12 Dec 2024
For local government
The EPA works closely with local government as partners and co-regulators towards environmental protection.