Feedback on Guidance for Non Waste Anaerobic Digestion

Overview

Following our recent call for evidence, we have developed draft guidance on the regulation of non-waste anaerobic digestion under EASR, Schedule 26: Non-Waste Anaerobic Digestion. 

We are now seeking feedback on the proposed approach set out in the guidance. In particular, we would like to understand whether the guidance provides appropriate environmental protection while taking a proportionate and risk-based approach to regulation. We are also seeking views on whether the guidance clearly explains operators' responsibilities and regulatory expectations.

How to respond

You can respond online by clicking "I agree" at the bottom of this page. Responses should be submitted to us by 11 October 2026. 

Where it is not possible to respond via our engagement hub, you can respond to this survey by sending an email to consultation@sepa.org.uk. If responding by email, please complete and return the Respondent Information Form with your response.

If you wish to respond another way, please contact us using our online contact form or by phone: 0300 099 6699 and we’ll arrange for an Officer to call you back.

Handling your response

We would like to know if you are happy for your response to be made public. If you ask for your response not to be published, it will be regarded as confidential and treated in accordance with our published Privacy Policy.

Why your views matter

As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, our purpose is to protect, improve Scotland’s environment in ways that as far as possible also create health and well-being benefits, and sustainable economic growth.

Our Corporate Plan sets our strategic agenda and our Annual Operating Plan implements our priorities. In delivering these priorities we engage with those who have an interest in and are impacted by our regulations and duties. One way we engage is through consultations. The feedback we receive through our consultations helps us to understand what matters most to those that are interested and affected by our work and helps to shape how we implement our duties. After the consultation closes we’ll take time to consider responses before sharing an update with you through the “we asked, you said, we did” section of our consultation website.