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Reservoirs

The majority of dams will require an authorisation from SEPA under "The Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2011 (CAR). This authorisation number will start CAR/.../... If you don't have a CAR authorisation for your dam, then you should contact your local SEPA team to discuss this. You can find more advice on impoundments and water resources authorisations. Reservoir sa

Designated sites

Site NameLocation Info Ardtoe and Loch Ceann Traigh An area bounded by lines drawn between NM5896071973 (Rubha na h-Acairseid) and NM6280072702 and between NM6300070299 and NM6300069862, and extending to MHWS. View Site Report Ayrshire Coast An area bounded by the coast and a line from a point at NS1783948444 (Farland Head) to point NS2104143938 and thence to the coast at NS2197744291 (Montf

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

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Implementation

We will take on lead regulatory responsibility for managing sea lice and wild salmon interactions from 1st February 2024 and for managing sea lice and sea trout interactions from March 2025. SEPA's consultation response describes the approach in more detail. New or expanding sites From 1st February 2024, we will apply the risk framework for managing interactions between sea lice from fish farms an

Technical concepts

Part IIA introduces a number of technical concepts and some key concepts are considered in this section. A number of methods and models are available to assist in the derivation of site specific assessment criteria, as highlighted in the other "technical concepts and tools" sections

Part IIA introduces a number of technical concepts and some key concepts are considered in this section. A number of methods and models are available to assist in the derivation of site specific assessment criteria, as highlighted in the other "technical concepts and tools" sections Part IIA introduces a number of technical concepts and some key concepts are considered in this section. A number of methods and models are available to assist in the derivation of site specific assessment criteria, as highlighted in the other 'technical concepts and tools' sections. Site specific risk assessment A risk assessment represents the structured gathering of information in order to form

Engineering

Regulation of engineering works in the water environment and the application process.

Regulation of engineering works in the water environment and the application process. Water engineering authorisations We are now able to accept pre-application proposals, new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders. We would strongly encourage pre-application enquiries prior to submitting applications. What should you do now? Email application forms along with supporting information to registry@sepa.org.uk Email pre-application proposal and supporting information to wa

Reporting definitions and terms

Links Acronyms and abbreviations Glossary of terms European Waste Catalogue – for coding waste NACE and SIC codes Recovery and Disposal codes* Scottish Government guidance on applying the waste hierarchy Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics (NUTS) areas (14kb) Waste strategy areas (86kb) *Recovery and Disposal codes Waste management activities are classe

Diffuse pollution in the urban environment (SUDS)

Sustainable urban drainage systems SUDS, or sustainable urban* drainage systems are a sequence of water management practices and facilities designed to drain surface water in a manner that will provide a more sustainable approach than what has been the conventional practice of routing run-off through a pipe to a watercourse. * The use of the word 'urban' is frequently omitted, but the meaning is s

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

De-designated in 2009

Site Name Location Info Arbroath An area bounded by the coast and a line from NO6699841777 (Deil’s Heid) generally south to a point NO6690040800 then south-west to a point NO6270038700 and then north-west to meet the coast at NO 6219839305 (mouth of the Elliot Water) and extending to MHW View Site Report Asknish Bay Area bounded by lines drawn from NM7680709867 to NM7925310111 and from NM

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