In 2020, we consulted with local people regarding our proposals to transform walking, wheeling and cycling in Levenmouth, which would provide sustainable active travel and connection options between the communities of Leven, Buckhaven, Methil, East Wemyss and beyond for residents, businesses and visitors.
After a successful bid to the Places for Everyone fund , we are now able to progress to the next stage of the project, which involves...More
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.
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We received an application from Elrig Eggs Ltd to vary their existing PPC permit (PPC/A/1142648) at Elrig Farm, Port William, Newton Stewart, DG8 9RB to increase bird numbers by 64,000. The additional birds...More
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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We received an application from...More
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.
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We received an application from...More
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.
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We received an application from...More
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
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.
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We received an application from...More
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
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
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
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
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.
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We received an application from...More
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
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.
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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 -
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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.
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We received an application from Blencartha Hydro Limited, on 22 November 2021 for a variation to an existing CAR authorisation...More
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.
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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.
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We received an application from Cooke...More
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
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
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
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We received an application from Perth and Kinross Council, Comrie Flood Protection Scheme, on 4 February 2022 for a new authorisation to...More
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.
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We received an application from The...More
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
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
Over 200 million tonnes of waste is produced in the UK each year but there is currently no single or comprehensive way of tracking it, with legislation relating to the transport, management and description of waste being introduced separately over the last 30 or so years.
We currently rely on multiple IT and paper-based systems to collect elements of waste tracking data, making it very difficult to determine what happens to our waste and to have a comprehensive...More
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