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Batteries

Most batteries contain heavy metals – a major cause of environmental concern. If a battery is disposed of incorrectly, these heavy metals may leak into the ground when the battery casing corrodes, causing soil and water pollution and endangering wildlife and human health. The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 aim to reduce the impact on the environment of the manufacture, distribut

Protected areas and species

This section outlines the information that applicants are required to provide in relation to the impact the proposed scheme will have on areas designated as a Special Area of Conservation or other designated sites, and on protected species that are particularly vulnerable to hydro power development. Information can be found on the following: fish located in or connected to designated sites si

Technical guidance

Further technical guidance This page brings together a number of ancillary guidance documents and previous email bulletin information relating to modelling of marine fish-farms for CAR licence applications. Auxiliary biomass sampling transect Bath treatment depth Biomass sampling stations Current meter data collected prior to the requirement for pressure data Far-field area calculation error Hydr

Compliance assessment scheme summaries

A summary of the yeary compliance assessments.

A summary of the yeary compliance assessments. 2019 assessment summary Scottish business environmental compliance was over 90% for the fifth year in a row in the latest data recovered and published following the cyber-attack on SEPA in December 2020. In 2019, we assessed 4,924 environmental authorisations and 91% of Scottish regulated business sites were assessed as compliant ('Excellent’, ‘Good’ or ‘Broadly Compliant’). 78.2% of Scottish regu

Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme

An overview of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how to find out if your organisation qualifies.

An overview of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how to find out if your organisation qualifies. ESOS Phase 3 Compliance Deadline has been extended to 5 June 2024Notes on ESOS Phase 3 compliance and deadline extension The Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for organisations in the United Kingdom that are regarded as a ‘large undertaking’. The scheme was established to implement Article 8(4, 5 and 6) of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/

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

Diffuse pollution in the urban environment (SUDS)

Sustainable urban drainage systems How are SUDS regulated SUDS in Scotland - the Scottish SUDS database SUDS Working Party Further information and links 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 b

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 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. Site specific risk assessment Assessment criteria Pollution of the water environment Human heal

FAQs on Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Implementation

Why is a sea lice framework needed? Populations of wild Atlantic salmon have been in serious decline in recent decades and are now at crisis point. The pattern of decline is repeated across the salmon’s North Atlantic range and is likely caused, at least in part, by the effect of climate change on the survival of salmon during their time at sea. To build resilience of Scotland’s salmon populations

Modelling

Marine aquaculture modelling Computer modelling is used as a guide to determining licensed discharge quantities of anti-parasitic chemicals and organic waste arising from marine fish-farm operations. The modelling tools promoted by SEPA provide robust predictions in most cases, requiring relatively little site-specific information. Nevertheless, the quality of the model outputs is dependent upon g

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