Queensland Consolidated Acts

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 326B

326B When environmental investigation required—environmental harm

(1) This section applies if the administering authority is satisfied on reasonable grounds that—

(a) an event has happened causing environmental harm while an activity was being carried out; or

(b) an activity or proposed activity is causing, or is likely to cause environmental harm.

(2) The authority may, by written notice (an
"investigation notice" ), require the person who has carried out, is carrying out or is proposing to carry out the activity to—

(a) conduct or commission an investigation (an
"environmental investigation" ) about the event or activity; and

(b) submit an environmental report about the investigation to the authority.

(3) This section does not apply if the administering authority requires an environmental audit for the event or activity.

(4) In this section—

"activity" includes rehabilitation or remediation work.