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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

Air Emissions Risk Assessment for Environmental Permits

Good air quality is essential for a good quality of life, helping to maintain human health and wellbeing, the climate, habitats and achieve sustainable economic development. This page/document provides guidance on the air emissions risk assessment required for a Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) Part A or Part B permit application or to vary an existing permit if air emissions are affected by the

Radioactive substances

Regulation of radioactive substances in Scotland

Regulation of radioactive substances in Scotland Environmental authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 What are we able to do? We can now accept: applications for an EASR18 authorisation (please contact sepa.org.uk/contact); online notifications EASR18 for orphan source or managed radioactive substances (only IAEA category 5 that: exceed 200 kBq; tritium sources exceeding 20 GBq; and electrodeposited source. Radioactive substances in IAEA

Reporting packaging data under The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023

Packaging producer responsibility has changed to introduce extended producer responsibility requirements. If you’re affected by the new extended producer responsibility for packaging, you will need to start collecting the correct packaging data in 2023 as required by The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023. You will need to start reporting this on the new Reporting Packagi

Exempt activities

Exempt activities SEPA gathers data annually on the type, quantity and geographical origin of the waste handled from operators of the following ‘complex’ exempt activities. Paragraphs 7, 8(2), 10, 46 and 50. Paragraphs 9 and 19 where the volume of waste used exceeds 2,500 cubic metres Paragraph 12 where the volume of waste used exceeds 10 tonnes per year. Operators are asked to submit their data

Material recovery facilities (MRF)

Guidance and forms for operators of material recycling facilities who need to submit their waste data returns

Guidance and forms for operators of material recycling facilities who need to submit their waste data returns Quarter Reporting period Date for submission to SEPA 1 1 January - 31 March 30 April 2 1 April - 30 June 31 July 3 1 July - 30 September 31 October 4 1 October - 31 December 31 January Material recovery facilities (MRF) are required to comply with the Materials Recovery Code. The code sets out sampling and reporting requirements that apply to anyone holding a Waste Management Licen

Business waste data

Publication Reporting year When published Business waste data 2021 2021 June 2023 Business waste data 2018 2018 July 2020 Business waste data 2017 Methodology 2017 2017 May 2019 Business waste data 2016 Methodology 2016 2016 July 2018 Business waste data 2015 Methodology 2015 2015 Sept 2017 Business waste data 2014Methodology 2014 2014 Business waste data 2013Methodolog

Dry cleaners

Dry cleaners Dry cleaning is the term given to the cleaning of clothes and other textiles using a solvent – perchloroethylene (perc), siloxane or hydrocarbon solvents (HCS) – instead of water. The process is carried out in a purpose built dry cleaning machine which both cleans and dries the clothes/textiles: Details on the dry cleaning process can be found on the Textile Services Association (TSA

Invasive non-native species

What are invasive non-native species? The law on non-native species INNS in regulated activities: Controlled activities Water Transfers Waste Planting schemes in developments and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) INNS on your land: Eradication, containment and control Preventing downstream spread Disposal of plant waste Spraying INNS with herbicides INNS and biodiversity in your garden or

UK Emissions Trading Scheme

This web page has been designed to assist operators, or others responsible for managing carbon emissions, by providing the necessary information and guidance for participation in the EU ETS. This site may also be useful to students and others wanting to learn more about the trading system.

This web page has been designed to assist operators, or others responsible for managing carbon emissions, by providing the necessary information and guidance for participation in the EU ETS. This site may also be useful to students and others wanting to learn more about the trading system. Sign up for UK ETS updates The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority, comprised of the four governments of the United Kingdom, is launching a new service for stakeholders who want to receive direct updates on the UK ETS. Subscribers will receive notifications about the scheme, including UK ETS Authority guidance and templates, legislation, policy and consultations. Sign up to receive UK ETS update

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