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  • Cost assessment and water environment improvements

    The disproportionate cost assessment for derogations to improvements to the water environment SEPA's regulatory method ( WAT-RM-41 ) and its accompanying supporting guidance ( WAT-SG-67 and WAT-SG-68 ) are used when SEPA or an operator is proposing to vary an authorisation under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (CAR). These regulations aim to improve the status of the water environment and contribute to the achievement of one or... More
    Opened 23 February 2022

  • Leven's Unexpected Garden

    Dandelion is an ambitious creative programme running from April to September 2022 that demonstrates the power of collective action in a major ‘grow-your-own’ initiative. Dandelion is inviting everyone to sow, grow and share – not just food, but music, scientific knowledge and ideas. Rooted in Scotland, with an international outlook and sustainability at its heart, the Dandelion programme follows the arc of the growing season, from April to September, and will culminate in hundreds... More
    Opened 25 February 2022

  • Dounreay Site Restoration Limited application to vary permit EAS/P/1173599

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to regulate the disposal of radioactive substances within Scotland, we do this through the issuing of permits. These permits regulate the quantity and activity of waste which may be disposed of to a disposal facility over its operational lifetime. Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) operate the Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility adjacent to the Dounreay Nuclear site in accordance with a radioactive substances permit. This... More
    Opened 25 February 2022

  • Guidance for the storage and treatment of healthcare waste

    In Scotland, the storage and treatment of healthcare waste is regulated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (PPC installations) and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (WML facilities). Historically, when developing its regulatory approach to the healthcare waste sector, SEPA has incorporated guidance from various sources such as, the WHO ‘blue book’, EU prepared BAT... More
    Opened 4 March 2022

  • Ness EfW Limited: Ness EfW facility - permit application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from EFW NESS Limited (SC627853) on the 7 October 2019, for a permit under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (the Regulations) to operate a Part A... More
    Opened 15 March 2022

  • The Scottish Salmon Company Limited: Gometra MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 3 May 2022. Application details We received an application from The... More
    Opened 22 March 2022

  • A & M Smith Recycling Services Ltd: Bankhead Recycling Centre, Duffshill Road, Portlethen - PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from A & M Smith Recycling Services Ltd to vary their existing PPC permit, PPC/A/1008883, at Bankhead, Duffshill Road, Portlethen. This is a substantial variation to incorporate a... More
    Opened 25 March 2022

  • Advertised applications under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

    Operators who require to carry out certain activities in and around the water environment for pollution control, abstraction, impoundment and engineering require an authorisation issued by SEPA under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 to undertake their activities. SEPA, through regulation, will maintain a high-quality environment by setting authorisation conditions which limit the impacts associated with these activities and then by ensuring... More
    Opened 4 April 2022

  • Cooke Aquaculture Scotland Limited: East Moclett MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 19 May 2022. Application details We received an application from Cooke... More
    Opened 5 April 2022

  • Perth Kinross Council: Comrie Flood Protection Scheme - CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the water environment. We regulate through authorisations that limit the scope and scale of the activity. If you have an interest in this application, please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 10 May 2022 Application Details We received an application from Perth and Kinross Council, Comrie Flood Protection Scheme, on 4 February 2022 for a new authorisation to... More
    Opened 7 April 2022

  • MOWI Scotland Limited: Muck CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 17 May 2022. Application details We received an application from MOWI... More
    Opened 12 April 2022

  • Blencathra Hydro Limited: River Pattack Hydro Scheme CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the water environment. We regulate through authorisations that limit the scope and scale of the activity. If you have an interest in this application, please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 28 May 2022. Application Details We received an application from Blencartha Hydro Limited, on 22 November 2021 for a variation to an existing CAR authorisation... More
    Opened 14 April 2022

  • Cononsyth Farms Limited: Cononsyth Free Range Layer Unit - PPC Permit Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Cononsyth Farms Limited, Cononsyth Free Range Layer Unit for a new permit to operate an installation PPC permit PPC/A/5001100 to intensively rear free range laying hens. ... More
    Opened 21 April 2022

  • FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited: Greengairs Landfill Site, Meikle Drumgray Road, Greengairs, Airdrie - PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from FCC Waste Services Ltd to vary their existing PPC permit (PPC/W/0020041) at Meikle Drumgray Road, Airdrie. The proposed variations are summarised below - ... More
    Opened 11 May 2022

  • PTG Treatments Limited: No 2 Dock, Methil Port, Methil - PPC Permit Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from PTG Treatments Ltd for a permit to operate an installation at No 2 Dock, Methil Port, Methil, KY8 3RE (PPC/A/SEPA2021-7032) for the process of preserving wood or wood products with... More
    Opened 23 May 2022

  • Cooke Aquaculture Scotland Limited: Chalmers Hope MPFF CAR Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 23 June 2022. Application details We received an application from... More
    Opened 26 May 2022

  • Shetlands Islands Council: Lerwick Energy Recovery Plant, Lerwick, Shetland - PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Shetland Islands Council to vary their existing PPC permit PPC/A/1003141 at Lerwick Energy Recovery Plant to accept and incinerate a restricted type and quantity of healthcare... More
    Opened 1 June 2022

  • Straid Farms Limited: Site - Straid Landfill, Lendalfoot, Girvan PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Straid Farms Limited to vary their existing PPC permit PPC/A/1000116 at Lendalfoot , Girvan, Ayrshire to amend the permitted installation boundary. A... More
    Opened 17 June 2022

  • Carbon Capture Scotland Limited: Crofthead CO2 Recovery & Dry Ice Production Facility, Crofthead Farm, Dumfries - PPC Permit Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Carbon Capture Scotland Limited for a permit to operate an installation (PPC/A/5001793) at Crofthead Farm, Dumfries to operate a CO 2 Recovery & Dry Ice Production Facility... More
    Opened 20 June 2022

  • Sodra Wood Limited: Forth Ports Limited, Port Office, Stannergate Road, Dundee - PPC Permit Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Sodra Wood Ltd for a permit (PPC/A/SEPA2021-7031) to operate an installation at Sodra Wood UK (Dundee) Forth Ports, Port Office, Stannergate Road, Dundee, DD1 3LU for... More
    Opened 28 June 2022

  • Scottish Sea Farms Limited: Fishnish A MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 18 August 2022. Application details We received an application from... More
    Opened 14 July 2022

  • PPC/A/SEPA2021-7010 - Avondale Environmental Limited: Avondale Quarry Landfill - PPC Permit Application - Withdrawn 15/08/2024

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Avondale Environmental Limited for a new permit to operate an installation ( PPC/A/SEPA2021-7010) at Avondale Quarry Landfill, near Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0YG undertaking landfill... More
    Opened 16 August 2022

  • Scottish Sea Farms Limited: Toyness MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 13 October 2022. Application details We received an application from... More
    Opened 6 September 2022

  • MOWI Scotland Limited: Isle of Rum MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 20 October 2022. Application details We received an application from... More
    Opened 14 September 2022

  • Scottish Sea Farms Limited: Bring Head MPFF CAR Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to protect the marine environment. We regulate finfish farms through permits that limit the pollutants discharged to the water environment and, where appropriate, the amount of water which can be abstracted. If you have an interest in this application please tell us by completing the following questions and submitting them to us by 30 October 2022. Application details We received an application from... More
    Opened 21 September 2022

  • Arla Foods Limited: Lockerbie-PPC variation application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Arla Foods Limited for a new permit to vary their existing PPC permit (PPC/A/1003148) at Arla Foods Limited, Lockerbie, Priestdykes Road, Dumfries, DG11 1LW to add a new Anaerobic... More
    Opened 4 October 2022

  • Glenrath Farms Limited: Glenrath Farm Rear Roadend, Hallmanor, Kirkton Manor, Peebles - PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Glenrath Farms Limited to vary their existing PPC Permit PPC/A/1133062 at Glenrath Farm, Rear Roadend, Hallmanor, Kirkton Manor, Peebles EH45 9JW to increase bird numbers by 40,000... More
    Opened 14 October 2022

  • PPC/A/1013141/CP02 - Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland Ltd: Boness Road, Grangemouth - PPC Variation Application

    It is part of SEPA’s remit to maintain a high-quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with installations operating under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Part A regulations. Application details We received an application from Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland Limited on 4 July 2022 for a Variation to their permit (PPC/A/1013141/CP02) at Grangemouth Refinery, Grangemouth, FK3 9XH to extend one part of the... More
    Opened 7 November 2022

  • Restoring the River Leven Project

    The River Leven is a vital part of our local landscape. It flows 29 miles from Loch Leven into the Firth of Forth. Throughout history, the river has played an important role in local industries, and to this day, continues to support businesses to deliver products and create jobs. However, historic modifications to the river as a result of industry have impacted on the way it functions. Where practical, we are looking to allow the river to work more... More
    Opened 21 November 2022

  • The Leven Programme consultations

    We are consulting on two major projects that are taking place in Levenmouth that we would like your views on. Levenmouth Connectivity Project - We're working with Green Action Trust, Fife Council and Sustrans to connect the communities of Levenmouth by creating a walking, cycling and wheeling network that is safe and accessible for all. This will link to the new railway stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge. Restoring the River Leven Project ... More
    Opened 21 November 2022
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