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Pollution prevention and control

Overview of PPC regulations, how they are applied and available guidance.

Overview of PPC regulations, how they are applied and available guidance. The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (PPC 2012)came into force on 7 January 2013 to implement the requirements of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). The revisions aim to remove ambiguities and inconsistencies, ensure clearer environmental benefits, promote cost-effectiveness and encourage technological innovation. This section of our website explains more about t

Guidance and advice notes

SEPA’s triage framework: guidance for planning authorities and SEPA Framework in which Planning Authorities should use when determining to consult SEPA on development proposals General advice and guidance on flood risk – Development Management SEPA position statement on elevated buildings in areas of flood risk Guidance on how our flood maps can be used to ensure new development avoids areas

Publications

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed.

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed. River basin management planning publications This page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. Date Publication 2024 Statement of consultation opportunities during development of the next River Basin Management Plan for Scotland. 2024 River Basin Management Planning in the Solway Tweed, Statement of Consultation Steps.

Previous classification schemes

Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment.

Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment. Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment. Classification schemes Coastal water quality Estuarine water quality Loch water quality River water quality Water quality classification results 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1996 - 2000 classifications River classification E

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

Agriculture

This section is designed to offer information and guidance to farmers and those interested in farming activities, and to help promote sustainable agriculture in Scotland.

This section is designed to offer information and guidance to farmers and those interested in farming activities, and to help promote sustainable agriculture in Scotland. Agriculture is a fundamental part of Scotland’s economy – and it’s our responsibility to make sure that farming and the environment benefit one another. Around three quarters of Scotland’s land area is used for agriculture – that’s more than 5.5 million hectares. Most of this is used as grassland for rearing livestock – about a fifth is used for arable farming, with the most productive land locate

Private sewage treatment system registration guidance

Read this guidance before starting any application. This guidance applies to the registration of discharges from private sewage treatment systems that are less than two years old. Before you apply for a registration Check if you can connect to the public sewer system Where possible, sewage discharges must be connected to the public sewer system. Contact Scottish Water to determine how far away fro

Land

Our aim is to protect, maintain and restore Scotland’s land quality by providing expert guidance on good practice of land management and through a variety of regulations.

Our aim is to protect, maintain and restore Scotland’s land quality by providing expert guidance on good practice of land management and through a variety of regulations. Scotland’s natural diversity stems from a land mass of around 78,000km² and 10,000km of coastline and inhabited islands. Land quality is defined by its ability to sustain and fulfil a variety of uses and is dependent on its make up and functionality. Through its ability to filter and retain nutrients, the land can: protect air and water quality; support habitats; enhance biodiversity; play a part

Forestry

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. In support of our specific interests, the UK Forestr

Environment

This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activities, how we use our knowledge to create a bigger picture of the state of Scotland’s environment, and contains links to a variety of useful data sources, publications and online resources.

This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activities, how we use our knowledge to create a bigger picture of the state of Scotland’s environment, and contains links to a variety of useful data sources, publications and online resources. Our people include experts from many scientific fields, including hydrology, chemistry, ecology and geology. By monitoring and reporting on the quality of the land and water around us, we can build a body of knowledge which helps to inform how best to protect the environment. This section of our website explains more about the environmental issues we report on, how they affect our regulatory activ

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