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Did you know?

We provide daily reports on water quality at beaches around Sydney, with warnings when pollution is likely. Next time you’re going for a swim, check the Beachwatch report before you set out.

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Licensing

Waste recovery. DECCW

Does your business need a licence?

Protection of the environment licences are necessary to control the impacts of pollution on the environment in NSW.

The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, identifies 'scheduled' activities which require a licence.

The Guide to Licensing will help you determine whether you require an environment licence and provide other licensing information about:

Sustainable business

Clean production. Impress Photography/DECCW

Good environmental performance is good business

Good environmental management reduces risk, lowers costs, improves productivity and enhances reputation. Whether large or small developing a sustainable business is easy and profitable.

Page last updated: 01 March 2011

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