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Environmental crime protocol

A summary of SEPA's responsibilities relating to evironmental crime protocal.

A summary of SEPA's responsibilities relating to evironmental crime protocal. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS) and SEPA are committed to ensuring effective liaison so that reports from SEPA achieve the best outcome for the environment and the public interest. The Environmental Crime Protocol has been developed to ensure that liaison arrangements between COPFS and SEPA are transparent, with cases being dealt with in the most effective and consistent wa

Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Service status update What are we able to do? We can now accept: applications for an EASR18 authorisation; 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 category 4 and above require a permit). What should you do now? If you ha

Our approach to regulation

We have reviewed our approach to regulation, evolving our 2016 Regulatory Strategy to better reflect future challenges and opportunities.

We have reviewed our approach to regulation, evolving our 2016 Regulatory Strategy to better reflect future challenges and opportunities. We have reviewed our approach to regulation, evolving our 2016 Regulatory Strategy to better reflect future challenges and opportunities. Our environment continues to face serious challenges and as a nation we continue to live well beyond the means of our planet. The global crises of climate change, pollution and nature loss are existential threats that Scotland must play its full part in helping

F-gases and ODS

A description of fluorinated greenhouse gases (FGases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and the regulations and legislation associated with them.

A description of fluorinated greenhouse gases (FGases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and the regulations and legislation associated with them. As part of the Scottish Government's ambition of net-zero emissions for Scotland by 2045, a ban was introduced in 2020 prohibiting the use of certain types of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) with a global warming potential (GWP) greater than 2500 when servicing or refilling refrigeration systems. This ban continues to be enforced following the UK's Exit from the EU, with the introduction of

Banned F-gases

There are two primary bans related to the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These measures are crucial for reducing environmental impact and combating climate change. 2020 Ban on High-GWP F-gases: This ban prohibits the use of virgin F-gases with a global warming potential (GWP) of 2500 or above for servicing or maintaining existing refrigeration

PPC Part A activities

If you intend applying for a Part A permit or hold a permit already, this section will guide you through your obligations.

If you intend applying for a Part A permit or hold a permit already, this section will guide you through your obligations. If you intend applying for a Part A permit or hold a permit already, this section will guide you through your obligations. Part A activities are those listed under Part A within Schedule 1 of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (PPC 2012). These are generally larger industrial activities, potentially involving discharges to land, air and water, and include activities s

Agricultural waste frequently asked questions

The Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity Code (PEPFAA Code) of good practice provides practical guidance for farmers and those involved in agricultural activities, on minimising the risks of environmental pollution from farming operations. The code answers many questions that arise from managing agricultural activities. Burning waste Can I dispose of wastes by burning t

Oil storage in Scotland

The Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 have been revoked. The provisions of these Regulations are now in the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The oil storage requirements remain the same except for the following: There is no longer an exemption for sites where there is an onward distribution of oil Premises security is no

SEPA Planning

What we do SEPA have various statutory responsibilities for land use planning in Scotland and cross-border. Through these responsibilities, we deliver against SEPA’s five strategic priorities - net zero, climate resilience, water environment, resource efficiency and business environmental performance. In our planning role, we aim to help: Protect Scotland’s environment and communities from harm.Im

Control of major accident hazards (COMAH)

Information regarding our role as the Competent Authority tasked with overseeing and enforcing the Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations.

Information regarding our role as the Competent Authority tasked with overseeing and enforcing the Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations. The COMAH regulations are applicable to any establishment storing, or otherwise handling, large quantities of chemicals or substances of a hazardous nature, including production facilities, warehouses, and some distributors. This section outlines our main duties and explains what operators need to do if the regulations apply to them. In Scotland the competent authority is SEPA and the Health and S

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