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Dalgety Bay
Dalgety bay updates
Dalgety bay updates
SEPA confirms Dalgety Bay remediation work is complete
SEPA is satisfied that the remediation work carried out by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its contractor Balfour Beatty, alongside future monitoring plans and agreed maintenance of rock armour by Fife Council, means the public will be able to enjoy access again for the first time since 2011.
SEPA has been able to work with p
Groundwater
Dalgety bay updates
Dalgety bay updates
Groundwater
This type of flooding is caused by water rising up from underlying rocks or flowing from springs. Groundwater is generally a contributing factor to flooding rather than the primary source. This map shows you where groundwater could influence the duration and extent of flooding from other sources. It does not show where groundwater alone could cause flooding.
Position Statement: Elevated buildings in areas of flood risk
What is an elevated building?
A building where structures such as pillars or stilts are used to raise it above the expected flood water level. The ground below the building remains at risk of flooding and allows for the free flow of water.
Context for this position statement
This position statement constitutes part of ‘relevant SEPA advice’ as referred to in criterion a) iv of the National Plannin
Natural Flood Management
Natural Flood Management
Areas where implementing natural flood management techniques could be most effective. This information will help to make flood risk management decisions and should not be viewed in isolation. Please refer to the SEPA website for more information on natural flood management.
Sediment Management
Sediment Management
Shows areas where improving sediment management could contribute to reducing flood risk. This map will be used in the Flood Risk Management Planning process to select the most appropriate action to take to tackle flood risk and will not be used in isolation. Please refer to the SEPA website for more information on natural flood management.
Activities exempt from waste management licensing
Information regarding activities that may be exempt from waste management licensing, and the statutory controls to prevent environmental pollution and harm to human health
Information regarding activities that may be exempt from waste management licensing, and the statutory controls to prevent environmental pollution and harm to human health
From the 1st November 2025, you will no longer be able to apply for the exemptions listed on this page. The information on this page remains to help existing exemption holders comply with their legal obligations, before transitioning to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. To find out what authorisation you will need when your exemption exp
Air quality
Overview of air quality and how it can be affected by pollutants.
Overview of air quality and how it can be affected by pollutants.
We have a direct remit to regulate, control, monitor and act as a consultee on many activities that may influence air quality in Scotland. Under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 we regulate and monitor certain industrial activities in Scotland that can generate airborne pollution, and, under the Environment Act 1995, we work with, and direct where necessary, local a
Legislative framework
Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) (‘Part IIA’), which came into force in July 2000, provides the legislative framework for the identification and remediation of contaminated land. The legislation introduced a statutory definition of contaminated land and is aimed at addressing land which has been historically contaminated and which poses unacceptable risks to human health or the wider environment in the context of the current land use.
Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) (‘Part IIA’), which came into force in July 2000, provides the legislative framework for the identification and remediation of contaminated land.
The legislation introduced a statutory definition of contaminated land and is aimed at addressing land which has been historically contaminated and which poses unacceptable risks to human health or the wider environment in the context of the current land use.
Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) (‘Part IIA’), which came into force in July 2000, provides the legislative framework for the identification and remediation of contaminated land.
The legislation introduced a statutory definition of contaminated land and is aimed at addressing land which has been historically contaminated and which poses unacceptable risks to human health or
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
Nestlé UK & Ireland Sustainable Growth Agreement
Under this Agreement, Nestlé and SEPA have formed a three-year partnership to explore opportunities for environmental innovation in Scotland with Nestlé currently drawing down around 8% of Scottish dairy, processed at its factory in Girvan, South Ayrshire.
The agreement will cover three main areas:
Developing circular economy opportunities in food production, food waste and packaging with Scotlan