SPM was engaged to assess whether Clariant’s Lara facility required an EPA development and operating licence under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) and Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (Vic).
The site’s historical licence had been surrendered due to low emissions, and Clariant sought confirmation that its operations remained exempt under the current regulatory framework.
SPM was engaged to assess whether Clariant’s Lara facility required an EPA development and operating licence under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) and Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (Vic).
The site’s historical licence had been surrendered due to low emissions, and Clariant sought confirmation that its operations remained exempt under the current regulatory framework.
The project required a robust assessment of whether the facility met exemption criteria under EPA Determination S305, including:
SPM delivered a comprehensive advisory solution, including:
SPM confirmed that emissions were below relevant thresholds and that existing control systems (including wet scrubbers and activated carbon) were operating effectively.
Following SPM’s submission and engagement:
✅ EPA confirmed the Lara facility is exempt from both development and operating licence requirements
Value Delivered
This outcome highlights SPM’s ability to combine technical expertise, regulatory insight, and proactive engagement to deliver clear, practical outcomes for industry.
Client Statement
Theo Karagiannis – Site Manager at Clariant
“SPM’s expertise and thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements proved invaluable throughout the process. Their professionalism, attention to detail and timely guidance made what could have been a complex and challenging undertaking remarkably smooth and efficient.”
Following SPM’s submission and engagement:
✅ EPA confirmed the Lara facility is exempt from both development and operating licence requirements
Value Delivered
This outcome highlights SPM’s ability to combine technical expertise, regulatory insight, and proactive engagement to deliver clear, practical outcomes for industry.
Client Statement
Theo Karagiannis – Site Manager at Clariant
“SPM’s expertise and thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements proved invaluable throughout the process. Their professionalism, attention to detail and timely guidance made what could have been a complex and challenging undertaking remarkably smooth and efficient.”
