Information contained within the suitable operator register is updated weekly and is current as of 13 June 2022. You can apply to become a registered suitable operator by completing an application through Online Services (preferred).Īlternatively, you can complete the form Application to be a registered suitable operator (ESR/2015/1771)Īnd submit it to the Department of Environment and Science (DES) using the details provided in the form. Once registered as a suitable operator, you will not need to be assessed again unless the registration is cancelled. You can search this register to obtain your suitable operator reference number or to see if you are already registered. If you wish to apply for an environmental authority to operate an ERA and are not already a registered suitable operator you must become one before you apply for an environmental authority. This suitable operator register is required under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Coal seam gas information for community and landholdersĪ suitable operator is a person or corporation who has been registered by the department as being suitable to carry out an environmentally relevant activity (ERA).Air monitoring programs and investigations.COVID-19 information for environmental authority holders.Apply, renew or register using Online Services.