An Environment Plan (EP) accompanies an environmental application to carry out petroleum and/or geothermal activities in Western Australia. The plan must be submitted to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) in accordance with the requirements of the:
- Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012
- Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012
- Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Environment) Regulations 2012
An EP is designed to demonstrate that all environmental risks and impacts associated with a petroleum and/or geothermal activity are reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. These activities are to be carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
Where temporary or short-term modifications to the activity are required with no significant increase to, or where additional environmental impacts or risks are identified, DEMIRS may agree to the submission of an amendment to an approved EP in the form of a Bridging Document or a Written Notification.
An EP must include an Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) in accordance with the Regulations. An OSCP will not be approved prior to the approval of an EP in accordance with the legislative requirements.
Submit an Environment Planner Oil Spill Contingency Plan online
Search for petroleum and geothermal environmental proposals submitted for assessment and review relevant activity information.
Forms and guidance
Notification of Operator Form
Show moreNotification of Operator Form (570.54 KB)
Guidance Note – Environmental Performance Objectives, Environmental Performance Standards and Measurement Criteria for Petroleum Environment Plans - April 2018
Show moreEP Summary Submission Process - May 2017
Show moreEP Summary Submission Process - May 2017 (68.62 KB)
