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A list of SEPA policies. Policy no. Policy title Document   Corporate     Communicating penalties and undertakings 93kb   SEPA policy statement on enforcement 145kb 31 Occupational health, safety and welfare 497kb 42 SEPA internal environmental policy 190kb 45 SEPA data protection policy     Biodiversity   21 Strategy for implementing actions under the UK biodiversity action plan 20kb   Biodiversity

Find information about our Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) with Superglass here. Through this Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA), SEPA and Superglass have agreed to work collaboratively to deliver powerful environmental performance. The agreement aims to enable Superglass to further move its business towards long-term prosperity (environmental, social and economic success) by identifying opportunities for Superglass to go beyond compliance and develop new and innovative produc

Publication Reporting year When published Business waste data 2021 2021 June 2023 Business waste data 2018 2018 July 2020 Business waste data 2017 Methodology 2017 2017 May 2019 Business waste data 2016 Methodology 2016 2016 July 2018 Business waste data 2015 Methodology 2015 2015 Sept 2017 Business waste data 2014Methodology 2014 2014   Business waste data 2013Methodolog

The information on this page will not be valid from the 1st November as we transition to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. Please view the new EASR pages on the BETA version of our site. Position statements These set out our approach to particular issues that arise during the regulatory process: WAT-PS-06-01: Multiple ownershi

Water Column Monitoring Please note: the manual is currently being updated and links have been supplied for revised documents only. If you require a copy of a document that is not available below please email aquaculture@sepa.org.uk. This manual has been produced to provide SEPA staff with detailed guidance on the legislation, policy and procedures which should be considered when regulating Scotla

Legislation directs SEPA to assess and classify each shellfish protected area. To deliver this we work closely with Food Standards Scotland (FSS). FSS sample, analyse and report water quality in production areas throughout the year to ensure shellfish are safe for consumption, or determine if they require further treatment. At the end of each year FSS provide SEPA with this data who use it to clas

Information regarding activities that may be exempt from waste management licensing, and the statutory controls to prevent environmental pollution and harm to human health From the 1st November 2025, you will no longer be able to apply for the exemptions listed on this page. The information on this page remains to help existing exemption holders comply with their legal obligations, before transitioning to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. To find out what authorisation you will need when your exemption exp