Permits

The experienced Comber Consultants team are able to assist you with the efficient and timely preparation and submission of all archaeological permits required under both the Heritage
Act and the National Parks and Wildlife Act.

Heritage Act 1977: section 60 & 140 permits
For an activity that involves disturbance or excavation of land in NSW, (including land that is underwater), and that is likely to contain archaeological remains, you will need to make an
application to the Heritage Council (www.heritage.nsw.gov.au).
There are two types of permit applications, both of which require archaeological expertise:
- Section 60 Permit - to disturb or excavate sites LISTED on the State Heritage Register
or to which an interim heritage order (IHO) applies.
- Section 140 Permit - to disturb or excavate sites NOT LISTED on the State Heritage Register.

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974: Part 6 permits
If an activity may disturb an Aboriginal site, a permit will be required by the Department
of the Environment and Conservation under Part 6 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Section 87 Permits
These permits are required to undertake research, test excavations, rock art recording
or artefact collection.

Section 90 Permits (with or without salvage)
These permits provide consent to allow development at the location of an Aboriginal site or place.

More information www.environment.nsw.gov.au