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Variations A permit holder can apply for a variation to change the conditions of their permit. Administrative variations An administrative variation is a change to permit conditions which does not require SEPA to undertake technical assessment, for example, changing the name of a chemical, lowering a discharge limit, changing an effective date. These changes do not increase the environmental risk

To notify us, you must know: the legal person managing the orphan source; and the location of the orphan source There is no fee to make a notification If you have this information, it should take no more than 5 minutes to complete the form. Notify SEPA about the management of an Orphan Source It's quicker to make a notification online. If you can’t, or if you need help to do this, contact us. Th

It is important that SEPA’s authorisations are kept up to date and therefore accurately reflect those who are responsible for securing compliance with the authorisation. The transfer process enables the whole or part of an authorisations to be transferred to another person. The transfer of an authorisation (in whole or in part) for all regimes except authorisations issued under the Environmental A

To notify SEPA, you need to know: the legal person in control of managing the radioactive source; the type of radioactive source; the location where the source is kept. If you have this information, it should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete the notification form. You must submit separate notifications for each location There is no fee to make a notification Notify SEPA about the mana

Regulation of radioactive substances 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

You need to notify SEPA if you: manage any of the following radioactive sources: sealed sources in IAEA category 5 that exceed 200 kBq; tritium sources that exceed 20 GBq; electrodeposited sources manage a radioactive orphan source manage radioactive waste from an incident (note: this is a paper form) You don't need to notify SEPA if the activity can be carried out under a permit or registrat

Page with all SEPA application forms included. Online applications The following services are available: small sewage (septic tank) discharges (BETA) waste carriers and brokers – new registrations and renewals (BETA) register a simple exempt waste activity managed and orphan source radioactive substances Applications Please ensure you use the most up-to-date form from this website. Any incomplete applications, applications made on the incorr

This activity applies to the use of waste on land for the purpose of soil improvement (single location). Authorisation level Registration Fit and Proper Person tests Fit and Proper Person tests apply to this activity. You will be asked in your application if you have any relevant convictions held by you or any additional persons. Read more about Fit and Proper Person tests in our guidance on who c

This activity applies to the use of waste on land for the purpose of soil improvement at multiple farms or sites. Authorisation level Permit Public consultation We may publicly consult on applications that, due to their nature or location, have higher likelihood of environmental impact and community impact. Read more about public participation and engagement Fit and Proper Person tests Fit and Pro

Information on how to apply for, vary or modify an authorisation online or by post. It is important that SEPA's authorisations are kept up to date and therefore accurately reflect the activities that they cover. There are a wide range of reasons why an authorisation may require updating by variation. Operator initiated variations For charging fee purposes, we categorise an application for variation of an authorisation, which is initiated by the authorisation holder, into one of t