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Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022
145Effect of prohibition on environment protection licences
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#### 145 Effect of prohibition on environment protection licences
145 Effect of prohibition on environment protection licences
> The EPA must refuse an application for the issue, transfer or variation of a licence if granting the application would purport to authorise an activity or work prohibited by this Part.
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> A licence cannot be refused if it is necessary for carrying out State significant development authorised by a development consent or approved State significant infrastructure—see the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203), sections 4.42 and 5.24.