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Renewable
Information on the different types of renewable power and our role in regulating them.
Information on the different types of renewable power and our role in regulating them.
Scottish Government has made decarbonisation of the energy system by 2050 a core aspect of the Scottish Energy Strategy and commits us to ensuring that by 2030, the equivalent of 50% of the total energy for Scotland’s heat, transport and electricity consumption would be supplied from renewable sources and Scotland’s Climate Change Plan sets out an ambitious trajectory for decarbonising heat, where
Improving urban waters
Our vision is for towns and cities to use nature-based, blue-green solutions to absorb and safely convey rainwater.
This will:
help strengthen their resilience to the intense downpours they face under climate change
minimise the risk of polluting sewage spills by keeping rainwater out of sewers
create fantastic places for people to live and work
Urban wastewaters
Over the past 20 years, SEPA has
The Water Environment Fund
Information regading the Water Environment Fund, including how to apply and the assessment process.
Information regading the Water Environment Fund, including how to apply and the assessment process.
Rivers are a vital part of our landscape and a great asset to Scotland. They provide wildlife corridors, opportunities for recreation and wellbeing and resources for farming, drinking water, beverage production and hydroelectricity.
Like many of our natural resources our rivers are under pressure and in places, damaged. This includes straightened and embanked channels which are cut off from
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
Aquaculture Regulatory
The role of regulation in aquacultire and the process for applying for a licence to operate a fish farm.
The role of regulation in aquacultire and the process for applying for a licence to operate a fish farm.
Emamectin Benzoate position
The below statement sets out our interim position on the environmental standards that we will apply when assessing new applications to discharge or increase volumes of in-feed sea lice medicine containing emamectin benzoate.
We have requested that the UK Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG) consider all the available scientific evidence and make recommendations to Scottish
EC directives and legislation
Information regarding the diffrent EU directives that SEPA is required to enforce.
Information regarding the diffrent EU directives that SEPA is required to enforce.
Our science expertise supports our remit to ensure compliance with UK, European and international environmental legislation.
Our Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) is responsible for the initiation, development and provision or dissemination of expert environmental modelling and data assessment (statistics and data trend information) systems. The EAU makes national reports of data for statutory r
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
Contaminated land
The management and remediation of contaminated land that, in its current state, is causing or has the potential to cause significant harm or significant pollution of the water environment, is regulated by legislation contained within the Environmental Protection Act (1990) known as Part IIA. We have certain responsibilities within the scope of this legislation to regulate activities and assist in the management and remediation of contaminated land.
The management and remediation of contaminated land that, in its current state, is causing or has the potential to cause significant harm or significant pollution of the water environment, is regulated by legislation contained within the Environmental Protection Act (1990) known as Part IIA. We have certain responsibilities within the scope of this legislation to regulate activities and assist in the management and remediation of contaminated land.
Contaminated land can present significant threats to the environment and risks to users of the land.
Land can become contaminated by a variety of substances, from heavy metals to agricultural waste. The environmental, financial and legal implications of this can be substantial.
The management and remediation of contaminated land that, in its current state, is causing or has the potential to cause
Groundwater
Groundwater, how it is regulated and the guidanceand legislation that is used to protect it.
Groundwater, how it is regulated and the guidanceand legislation that is used to protect it.
Groundwater resources are essential to many individuals, companies and communities to supply water for drinking, agriculture and industry. Groundwater also maintains wetlands and river flow during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of their rich ecology and biodiversity.
We aim to provide a sustainable future for Scotland's groundwater resources by protecting the water environment and othe
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Information on SEPA's role in relation to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Information on SEPA's role in relation to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Energy storage has an important role to play in the development of a smart, flexible, and decarbonised energy system.
National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 11 (Energy) states that:
"development proposals for all forms of renewable, low-carbon and zero emissions technologies will be supported. These include... iii) energy storage, such as battery storage and pumped hydro storage."
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