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  • Waste data consultation

    We're changing today, creating a world-class organisation fit for the challenges of tomorrow, including producing information and evidence that people use to make decisions. As environmental issues become more central to health, well-being and sustainable economic growth, environmental information should be needed more to make decisions that achieve all three objectives. If our information and advice is top-quality, people will use it in their decision-making; it will not just ‘raise... More
    Closed 14 October 2019

  • Forestry and wood processing sector plan

    The Scottish forestry and wood processing sector recognises that protecting the environment is fundamental to its success and is foremost in all its plans and operations. That’s why this draft sector plan is so important. It spells out ideas for how SEPA can assist the sector to solve any compliance issues and to develop actions that take it well beyond compliance standards. A print version of the sector plan for consultation is also available. More
    Closed 23 September 2019

  • SEPA's WEEE Charging Scheme Consultation

    This consultation sets out the proposed charges for operators of schemes covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (and amendments) which is expected to come into force in September and apply to charges from 1st January 2020 onwards. Th consultation has ended. The responses we have received and our comments / actions are recorded in the following document ( link ). More
    Closed 14 June 2019

  • Dairy Processing Sector Plan

    Dairy processing turns Scottish farm produce into products that are sold in domestic and export markets. It is a sector that has a good record of compliance with Scotland’s environment protection laws. Opportunities exist to drive further significant reductions in energy, water and materials use throughout the sector’s operations. Importantly, these reductions should also generate economic and social gains. Innovation in process efficiency and resource recovery within the industry... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Strategic Infrastructure (Transport and Utilities) Sector Plan

    The type of infrastructure a society chooses to build says a lot about the type of future it is choosing for itself. Does a society lock in a high-carbon and resource-wasteful future? Or does it build a future that is as low as possible in using natural resources in the construction of infrastructure and in the lifestyles that this infrastructure supports? That is why this draft sector plan for strategic transport and utilities infrastructure is so important. At SEPA, we are determined... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Chemicals Manufacturing Sector Plan

    Chemicals are used in a variety of products and activities in modern life. The manufacture of chemicals has taken place over many years in Scotland. During this time, much has been learnt about how to reduce the environmental impact of these manufacturing processes. As new learning develops and as innovation continues apace, SEPA is determined to assist the Scottish chemicals manufacturing sector to be a world-leader in producing products that serve the needs of society in ways that... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Crop Production Sector Plan

    As the world’s population grows beyond seven billion people and the global and local stresses on our environment increase, the challenge of how humanity feeds itself will be a tough one. In growing crops, as in all agricultural production, we will need to continue to look for ways to minimise environmental impact. Excellence in stewardship and the search for new forms of innovation will be the hallmarks of a vibrant crop production sector. SEPA is not the main influencer in the... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Dairy Production Sector Plan

    Dairy production is an important sector in the Scottish economy. SEPA has developed a good working relationship with this sector over the past few years. Producers in this sector have made efforts to improve their environmental performance, but significant non-compliance challenges remain. We will work with and regulate the industry to address the environmental challenges they face in becoming a compliant sector. A print version of the sector plan for consultation is... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Housing Sector Plan

    In the future, only those cities, towns and villages that provide for prosperous, thriving lives within the resources of the planet will be successful and resilient. Getting our housing stock right is perhaps the most crucial part of this endeavour. Compared to most other sectors in which SEPA has a regulatory role, there are more organisations and interests involved in the housing sector. We are just one of many regulatory and other government agencies with a role to play. We are... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Leather Sector Plan

    Leather production has taken place in Scotland for many years. There are many improvements in the environmental performance of the sector that have been made and many more opportunities for further enhancements. That’s why this draft sector plan is so important. It spells out ideas for how SEPA can assist the sector to solve any compliance issues and to develop actions that take it well beyond compliance standards. A print version of the sector plan for... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Nuclear Power Generation and Decommissioning Sector Plan

    The nuclear power generation and decommissioning sector is a tightly regulated sector. In Scotland, there are very high levels of compliance with environment protection laws. SEPA is determined that this compliance performance will continue. We are also keen to help the sector explore further innovation in other areas, for example, water and solid waste management. We will also be focusing on future activities such as planned decommissioning processes. A print version of the... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Water Supply & Waste Water Treatment Sector Plan

    Water is essential to life itself as well as every aspect of our society and economy. The global pressures on our fresh water resources are enormous and will continue to grow. How a society manages the provision of its water supply and its waste water services will be a key determinant of how successful it is. Ultimately, even a water-abundant nation such as Scotland will have to unlock innovation on a grand scale. So, in the future management of water, what will success look like?... More
    Closed 15 February 2019

  • Finfish Aquaculture Sector Plan

    Scotland’s finfish aquaculture sector relies on Scotland’s high quality environment and abundant freshwater resources. We have unveiled firm, evidence-based proposals for a revised regulatory regime and at its heart, a new sector plan that outlines how we propose to do this. Implementing a new regulatory regime Our draft sector plan detailed strengthened monitoring and assessment processes and a more comprehensive approach to ensuring fish farm operators comply... More
    Closed 24 December 2018

  • River basin management planning in Scotland: statement of consultation steps for the third plans

    We are now starting the process of updating the Scotland river basin district management plan. The plan, along with the Solway Tweed river basin district management plan, describes the environmental objectives for all Scotland’s river, loch, groundwater, estuary and coastal water bodies and is a route map for achieving them. The plan is updated every six years. You can view the current plan here: River basin management plan for the Scotland river basin district 2015 - 2027 ... More
    Closed 22 December 2018

  • Working together - Statement of consultation steps for the Solway Tweed river basin district

    SEPA and the Environment Agency share responsibility for river basin management planning for the Solway Tweed river basin district. We are now starting the process of updating this plan. The plan describes the environmental objectives for all the water bodies within the Solway Tweed river basin district, and is a route map for achieving them. The plan is updated every six years. You can view the current plan here: River basin management plan for the Solway Tweed river basin... More
    Closed 22 December 2018

  • Tyre Sector Plan

    We're creating a world class environment protection agency by grounding our regulation and activities across whole sectors. Sector plans will be at the heart of everything we do and will shape our interactions with business. The Tyre Sector Plan will encourage innovation and shape how the agency regulates the industry. With approximately 100 tyres turned into waste every 15 minutes in Scotland SEPA is committed to working with partners to eliminate the problem of waste tyres.... More
    Closed 20 November 2018

  • Oil and Gas Decommissioning Sector Plan

    We're creating a world class environment protection agency by grounding our regulation and activities across whole sectors. Sector plans will be at the heart of everything we do and will shape our interactions with business. The sector plan for oil and gas decommissioning will bring a clear and co-ordinated approach to regulation. It will put environmental protection and sustainable resource use at the heart of its development, managing decommissioned waste streams in ways that... More
    Closed 20 November 2018

  • Flood Risk Management in Scotland- 2018 Consultation on Potentially Vulnerable Areas

    Your views count – have your say on Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) for Flood Risk Management in Scotland. The consultation runs from 1 May to 31 July 2018, and we’d like your views. What are Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs)? PVAs are where significant flood risk exists now or is likely to occur in the future. They are part of the National Flood Risk Assessment process, and help Scotland to understand and prioritise where work could benefit the most. They are a vital part... More
    Closed 31 July 2018

  • Charges for RSA under the new Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations

    This consultation set out the proposed changes in the charging scheme to allow the implementation of the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) for radioactive substances activities (RSA). Background In 2017, Scottish Government and SEPA consulted on the proposed Integrated Authorisation Framework. This covered how different sets of regulations (PPC, CAR, waste and RSA) would be transferred to the new regulations. The first regulated... More
    Closed 16 July 2018

  • Consultation on draft Standard Conditions for radioactive substances authorisations

    Links to consultation documents are at the bottom of this page. As part of the Better Environmental Regulation Programme, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are working together to develop an integrated authorisation framework. The aim of the framework is to integrate the authorisation, procedural and enforcement arrangements relating to water, waste management, radioactive substances and pollution prevention and control. The integrated... More
    Closed 20 June 2018

  • Sector approach to regulation: Consultations on Scotch Whisky, Landfill and Metals Sector Plans

    We recognise that as a society, we are over-using our planet’s resources, and if everyone lived as we do in Scotland, we would need three planets to sustain ourselves. In the 21st century, only those businesses, societies and nations which have developed ways to prosper within the planet’s regenerative capacity will thrive. Scotland’s economy is becoming increasingly resource reliant and there is general acceptance of the need to live within planetary constraints. All businesses... More
    Closed 7 May 2018

  • SEPA Consultation on 2018 Reservoir Charging Scheme

    This consultation seeks your views on charges in 2018/19 and beyond for the work undertaken by SEPA for the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 and the Reservoirs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and how we intend to review these charges in 2018. More
    Closed 19 November 2017

  • Consultation on proposal for new Environmental Regulation (Scotland) Charging Scheme 2018

    This consultation is closed. It presented the details of the planned changes outlined in the 2015 Charging Scheme consultation (2015 Consultation) to further develop the Environmental Regulation (Scotland) Charging Scheme 2016 (the Scheme) which came into force on 1 April 2016. The revised Scheme should come into effect on 1 April 2018. There are four main types of changes that were being proposing: Planned implementation of 2015 consultation proposals. The Scheme outlined... More
    Closed 10 November 2017

  • Depositional Zone Regulation - A new regulatory method for marine cage fish farms

    Globally, our oceans are under stress. This was powerfully emphasised at the recent United Nations Ocean Conference in New York. One of the many pressures on our marine environment is the harvesting of wild fish stocks. Aquaculture, including caged fish farming, represents one way to reduce this pressure but only if it is done well. If done poorly, it can also cause damage to the marine environment. SEPA's role is to ensure that aquaculture in Scotland's marine environment operates... More
    Closed 30 September 2017

  • The Use of Gypsum to Improve Soil Conditions

    This concerns all companies that have an interest in the use of gypsum for agricultural and ecological improvement. SEPA is planning to provide new guidance on the use of gypsum on land, but wishes to consult first to understand the impacts on business. More
    Closed 7 July 2017

  • Proposals for an Integrated Authorisation Framework

    This is a Scottish Government consultation that sets out proposals for a new integrated environmental authorisation framework for SEPA. The new framework plans to bring together the authorisation, procedural and enforcement arrangements for existing environmental protection regimes relating to water, waste, radioactive substances and pollution prevention and control. This consultation sets out the detail of the proposals for a new integrated authorisation framework and the impacts they... More
    Closed 12 April 2017

  • Guidance on the recovery and disposal of waste in quarries

    SEPA believes that there is scope for restoration projects in quarries utilising waste to be licensed as recovery operations. This consultation seeks views on the proposed factors that would be used to help make a determination on whether an operation would be seen as recovery or disposal. This consultation will run for a period of 8 weeks and will close on 31st March 2017. More
    Closed 31 March 2017

  • Determining the amount of a variable monetary penalty

    Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs) are a new enforcement measure made available to SEPA under the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 through which fines up to £40,000 can be imposed for certain environmental offences. The aim of VMPs is to help address a compliance gap that exists between statutory notices and criminal prosecutions. More
    Closed 28 November 2016

  • SEPA Guidance on Waste Regulation that Applies to Reuse Activities

    Reuse is increasingly recognised as an important activity which can extend the life of products, reduce extraction of virgin resources, reduce environmental impacts of waste management, keep value in the economy, create employment and provide products for low income households. We are consulting on Draft Guidance on Waste Regulation that Applies to Reuse Activities. This guidance outlines a set of principles that can be applied to any reuse activity to help decide whether the items... More
    Closed 17 November 2016

  • Proposed new guidance on monitoring for heterogeneous Radium-226 sources resulting from historic luminising or waste disposal sites

    SEPA is consulting on our proposed new ' Guidance on monitoring for heterogeneous Radium-226 sources resulting from historic luminising or waste disposal sites '. We have produced this guidance to aid Local Authorities and contractors in undertaking what SEPA considers to be current best practice for radiological walkover surveys concerning gamma emitting radionuclides, specifically radium-226, under Part IIA and also under the Planning regime in Scotland. More
    Closed 12 October 2016
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