Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018: ​Proposed Standard Conditions for Registration level activities
2.2.3. Abstractions: Activity C3
Activity description
The abstraction of water from a freshwater loch, where all of the abstracted water is discharged back to the same loch.
Standard conditions
- The discharge must not have a significant impact on the water environment as a result of:
(a) iridescence or sheen;
(b) discolouration;
(c) deposition of solids;
(d) increased foaming; or
(e) microbiological growth.
- No substances should be added to or allowed to enter the abstracted water prior to discharge to the loch.
- The temperature of the abstracted water should not be altered prior to discharge to the loch.
- The abstraction and the equipment used for the abstraction must not cause harm to fish.
Interpretation of terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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—
|
| Loch | A body of standing inland water. |
Rationale
The standard conditions are similar to those found in existing registration level water authorisations granted under CAR.