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Radioactive waste advisers
There is a requirement under European law for people who keep or use radioactive material, or who accumulate or dispose of radioactive waste, to appoint advisers, known as ‘radiation protection experts’ to advise them on radiological protection.
There is a requirement under European law for people who keep or use radioactive material, or who accumulate or dispose of radioactive waste, to appoint advisers, known as ‘radiation protection experts’ to advise them on radiological protection.
Radioactive waste advisers
Radioactive waste advisers are specialists in radioactive waste disposal and environmental radiation protection.
There is a requirement under European law for people who manage radioactive substances to appoint advisers, known as ‘radiation protection experts’ to advise them on radiological protection.
In the UK, radiation protection experts working in for radioactive
Non-renewable
Information regarding non-renewable energy and our role in regulating them.
Information regarding non-renewable energy and our role in regulating them.
Our role in non-renewable energy is to protect the environment and human health. We regulate aspects of fuel extraction and storage, refining and energy generation from coal, oil and gas. Our regulatory roles include Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (known as PPC), Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (known as CAR) and the EU Emissions
Advice for planning authorities
We are currently updating all our guidance to bring it in line with National Planning Framework (NPF4). Guidance issued after 13 February has been updated. Whilst any guidance issued before this date will still contain relevant and useful information, you should be aware that some parts may be out of date. As a result, our planning consultation responses may not match the information set out in th
Diffuse pollution in the rural environment
Information on our rural diffuse pollution work.
Information on our rural diffuse pollution work.
A programme of rural diffuse pollution work started in March 2010, to help deliver the objectives outlined in the river basin management plans (RBMPs) for the Scotland and Solway-Tweed river basin districts.
Diffuse pollution priority catchments have been identified by SEPA as catchments failing to meet environmental standards. Visit our diffuse pollution priority catchments page for more informat
Zero Waste
SEPA works with the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland to achieve the objectives and targets of the Zero Waste Plan, published in 2010.
We have a wide range of responsibilities including regulating waste management activities such as landfills, incinerators and the export of waste, administering the producer responsibility schemes for packaging, WEEE and batteries, collecting and interpre
Discharging to land via a soakaway
Constructing a soakaway
Choosing a location for a soakaway
Groundwater
Drinking water supply
Permeable drains and watercourses
Soil percolation
Related items
A soakaway is a sealed system of gravel filled trenches that allows the safe discharge of sewage effluent to the surrounding land. This is sometimes referred to as an infiltration system.
A soakaway also includes mound soakaways. This is
Shawfair Sustainable Growth Agreement
The developers behind the new town of Shawfair, in Edinburgh, have committed to a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) that is the first of its kind in the planning and construction sector.
The three-year agreement between Shawfair LLP, Midlothian Council and SEPA creates a partnership that will work together to deliver a world class exemplar development within One Planet limits.
The sha
Pollution control
Pollution control
Pollution control
Pollution control authorisations
We are now able to accept pre-application proposals, new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders covering abstractions, impoundments and hydro schemes.
We would strongly encourage pre-application enquiries prior to submitting applications.
What should you do now?
Email application forms along with supporting information to registry@sepa.org.uk
Email pre
Chemicals
The chemical manufacturing sector produces a huge range of products, many of which support other industries. These chemicals include pesticides, cleaning agents, acids, lubricants, cosmetics, medical diagnostic, pharmaceuticals and plastics. Some chemical products are specifically helping other sectors to decarbonise, for example providing coatings for solar panels, lightweight plastics to reduc
Waste
Conserving and protecting the world’s natural resources is vital. For Scotland to become a resilient, resource efficient economy, we must cut waste production, keep materials circulating for as long as possible, prevent the harms from waste management and tackle waste crime.
SEPA’s Waste to Resources Framework sets out how we work to deliver these goals, in line with our Sector Planning approach a