Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018: ​Proposed Standard Conditions for Registration level activities
2.2.2. Abstractions: Activity C2
Activity description
The abstraction of water from:
(a) coastal or transitional waters; or
(b) groundwater below the bed of coastal or transitional waters.
Standard conditions
- The abstraction and the equipment used for the abstraction must not cause harm to fish.
Interpretation of terms
Term | Definition |
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Abstraction |
The doing of anything whereby any water is removed or diverted by mechanical means, pipe or any engineering structure or works from any part of the water environment, whether temporarily or permanently, including anything whereby the water is so removed or diverted for the purpose of being transferred to another part of the water environment, and includes—
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Coastal water | Has the meaning given in section 3(8) of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003. |
Groundwater | Water which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil. |
Transitional water | Has the meaning given in section 3(7) of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003. |
Rationale
The standard conditions are similar to those found in existing registration level water authorisations granted under CAR.