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Glossary
Some terms used in SPRI may have different meanings in other contexts. For the purposes of the SPRI, their meaning is as follows:
Operator Return
Pollutant release and waste transfer data provided by an operator of a specific installation for a calendar year (e.g. 2004). The return will only be made available to the public when all aspects of the return are agreeable to SEPA.
Biomass
Means non-fos
Protected areas
Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas.
Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas.
A significant number of the water bodies in Scotland are designated as protected areas.
This is because of their importance for special purposes such as wildlife conservation, drinking water supply, shellfish harvesting or bathing.
These designated areas are vital to ensure that the diverse ecosystems and cultural and economic benefits contained within them are safeguarded. Protected areas are als
Reporting definitions and terms
Links
Acronyms and abbreviations
Glossary of terms
European Waste Catalogue – for coding waste
NACE and SIC codes
Recovery and Disposal codes*
Scottish Government guidance on applying the waste hierarchy
Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics (NUTS) areas(14kb)
Waste strategy areas(86kb)
*Recovery and Disposal codes Waste management activities are classed as recovery (R) or disposal (D
Agricultural waste
Agricultural waste regulation aims to ensure that waste is disposed of safely and without harm to the environment.
Agricultural waste, such as packaging, silage plastics, redundant machinery, tyres, oils and batteries can pose significant risks to the environment and human health, if not managed appropriately.
Until relatively recently, agricultural waste was excluded from the regulations that con
Frequently asked questions
To make this section of our website easier to use, we have broken down the questions most commonly asked of us into two sections: Section A gives an introduction to the regulations and how they are enforced and may be of use to smaller businesses and contractors. Section B goes into more detail and describes definitions, concepts and processes and is a useful resource for consultants, regulators and larger businesses and contractors. It also gives more information about how the regulations differ between Scotland and England.
To make this section of our website easier to use, we have broken down the questions most commonly asked of us into two sections:
Section A gives an introduction to the regulations and how they are enforced and may be of use to smaller businesses and contractors.
Section B goes into more detail and describes definitions, concepts and processes and is a useful resource for consultants, regulators and larger businesses and contractors. It also gives more information about how the regulations differ between Scotland and England.
To make this section of our website easier to use, we have broken down the questions most commonly asked of us into two sections:
Section A gives an introduction to the regulations and how they are enforced and may be of use to smaller businesses and contractors.
Section B goes into more detail and describes definitions, concepts and processes and is a useful resource for consultants, regulators a
SEPA Data publication
List of data published by SEPA. Links to access data itself or applications that show the data
List of data published by SEPA.
Links to access data itself or applications that show the data
We publish a range of datasets related to the environment, and we are continually reviewing and adding to this list. Please use our online form to contact us if you cannot find the dataset you require.
We have a Corrections policy for handling revisions and corrections to the statistical summaries we produce. Our User engagement policy specifies how we engage with users to ensure our statistics ar
Acknowledgements
List of data published by SEPA. Links to access data itself or applications that show the data
List of data published by SEPA.
Links to access data itself or applications that show the data
Acknowledgements
SEPA gratefully acknowledges the cooperation and input that various parties have provided, including inter alia, the following organisations:
SEPA Product
Required Acknowledgements / Attribution Statements
River Flood Hazard Maps
Some features of this map are based on digital spatial data licensed from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology © UKCEH. Defra, Met Office a
Fish farm manual
Water Column Monitoring
Please note: the manual is currently being updated and links have been supplied for revised documents only. If you require a copy of a document that is not available below please email aquaculture@sepa.org.uk.
This manual has been produced to provide SEPA staff with detailed guidance on the legislation, policy and procedures which should be considered when regulating Scotla
Screening modelling and risk identification reports
In 2019 SEPA introduced a new regulatory framework for finfish aquaculture to strengthen protection of the marine environment.
The SEPA website sets out the processes which operators follow to obtain a permit to operate a finfish farm. Before an application is made, an operator should provide an outline of the proposed farm. SEPA will then prepare a Screening Modelling and Risk Identification Repo
Recycling (including food waste)
Recycling materials has the potential to bring significant economic and environmental benefits to Scotland.
The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 require that all waste producers (excluding householders) take reasonable steps to present key dry recyclables such as glass, metals, plastics, paper and card (including cardboard) for separate collection.
The regulations also require some food businesse