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RBMP information sources

A full list of RBMP publications.

A full list of RBMP publications. This page provides a full list of RBMP data sources. Water environment hub The tool provides information on current condition and future targets for rivers, lochs, coastal waters and groundwaters. Classification information The most detailed and up to date classification information for all parameters is available in our water classification hub. This has maps of all results, along wit

How we forecast flooding

SEPA works with the Met Office to forecast flooding in Scotland, providing accurate and timely information to help emergency responders, local authorities, the public and other organisations prepare for flooding.

SEPA works with the Met Office to forecast flooding in Scotland, providing accurate and timely information to help emergency responders, local authorities, the public and other organisations prepare for flooding. Scottish Flood Forecasting Service This strategic partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Met Office combines hydrological and meteorological information for the first time, so that both organisations can share their expertise to improve the accuracy of flood forecasts for the whole of Scotland. We collect data from our network of over 250 rainfall, river and

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

Food, Drink and Milk Industries Best Available Techniques (FDM BAT)

Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BRef) for Food, Drink and Milk Industries

Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BRef) for Food, Drink and Milk Industries SEPA is required to review associated permits following the publication of the revised Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BRef) for Food, Drink and Milk Industries. The associated BAT conclusions to this document were published on the 4th December 2019 in the Official Journal of the European Union. This document is available through the following link: BAT Conclusions for Food, Dr

Regulations

The regulation and legislation of radioactive substances (RSA) in Scotland.

The regulation and legislation of radioactive substances (RSA) in Scotland. Environmental authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 What are we able to do? We can now accept: applications for an EASR18 authorisation (please contact sepa.org.uk/contact) online notifications EASR18 for orphan source or managed radioactive substances (only IAEA category 5 that: exceed 200 kBq; tritium sources exceeding 20 GBq; and electrodeposited source. Radioactive substances in IAEA cat

Thriving within the resources of one planet - benefits from nature

As Scotland’s environment protection agency, we work every day to protect and enhance Scotland's environment, helping communities and businesses thrive within the resources of our planet. We call this One Planet Prosperity. We are working directly with businesses that we regulate at the highest level to engage them in the One Planet Prosperity challenge that Scotland needs to meet to be successful

Energy demand minimisation and efficiency

Information regarding our remit on energy.

Information regarding our remit on energy. Reducing energy consumption and increasing energy productivity, through implementation of physical and behavioural energy efficiency measures not only improves the bottom line for businesses but it also delivers real environmental improvements locally, nationally and globally. Collaborative working and 21st century regulation must put energy efficiency at the heart of its work. Scottish business i

Waste data

Link page to waste data pages.

Link page to waste data pages. Data returns Many environmental licences include a requirement to submit data returns or other reporting requirements on an annual or quarterly basis. What should you do? We are now actively reviewing many of the data returns and kindly request you to submit any outstanding returns for the following areas: Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory (SPRI) - SPRI returns are due by the 28th of February e

Submit data

Data returns Many environmental licences include a requirement to submit data returns or other reporting requirements on an annual or quarterly basis. What should you do? We are now actively reviewing many of the data returns and kindly request you to submit any outstanding returns for the following areas: Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory (SPRI) - SPRI returns are due by the 28th of February e

Aquaculture

This content is currently under review and the following pages have now moved over to our BETA website: Regulatory framework Pre-application Permit application Environmental standards Medicines and chemicals Sea lice regulatory framework Screening modelling and risk identification report Aquaculture is the growing of finfish and shellfish. In Scotland, this primarily involves the farming of: sa

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