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SLCF money can only be granted to projects that fulfil at least one of the six 'objects' given in Regulation 29(5) of the Scottish Landfill Tax (Administration) Regulations 2015. These objects can be summarised as: Object A: The reclamation, remediation, restoration or other operation on land to facilitate economic, social or environmental use. Object B: Community based recycling, re-use and

Planning for biodiversity

Biodiversity is a key element that needs to be considered in many planning systems. River basin management planning (RBMP) Through RBMP we work with our partners to identify, prioritise and deliver biodiversity enhancement and protection of the water environment. The Land Use Strategy and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy call for a more integrated approach to land and water management across who

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

Forestry

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry.

A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. A significant amount of land in Scotland is used for forestry purposes. We are responsible for ensuring that forest developments are designed to consider and, where possible, benefit the environment. We do this by overseeing various types of regulation and producing guidance and advice for those working in or involved with the forestry industry. In support of our specific interests, the UK Forestr

Soil

Scotland’s soils are an important natural resource providing a wide range of benefits for people, the environment and the economy. It is essential to protect soils to ensure they are able to continue to provide these benefits for future generations. Why are soils important? Soils are a vital natural resource as they carry out a wide range of essential functions, such as growing food and timber, co

Environmental crime protocol

A summary of SEPA's responsibilities relating to evironmental crime protocal.

A summary of SEPA's responsibilities relating to evironmental crime protocal. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS) and SEPA are committed to ensuring effective liaison so that reports from SEPA achieve the best outcome for the environment and the public interest. The Environmental Crime Protocol has been developed to ensure that liaison arrangements between COPFS and SEPA are transparent, with cases being dealt with in the most effective and consistent wa

Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities for WEEE - 2025

Note: Size* - Use of the letter "L" in this column indicates that the relevant company is approved to issue evidence notes for more than 400 tonnes of WEEE in the approval period unless the approval is suspended or cancelled. The letter "S" indicates that the relevant company is approved to issue evidence notes for either 400 tonnes or less of WEEE in the approval period unless the approval is sus

Water

Water regulations in the Scottish environment

Water regulations in the Scottish environment Activities such as discharges to the water environment, abstractions, and physical works in rivers and lochs can threaten the water environment and the animals and people that rely on it. This section explains the regulations that protect Scotland’s water environment, what kind of permissions you will need and information on any charges that may apply. What water regulations apply in Scotland? The

EC directives and legislation

Information regarding the diffrent EU directives that SEPA is required to enforce.

Information regarding the diffrent EU directives that SEPA is required to enforce. Our science expertise supports our remit to ensure compliance with UK, European and international environmental legislation. Our Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) is responsible for the initiation, development and provision or dissemination of expert environmental modelling and data assessment (statistics and data trend information) systems. The EAU makes national reports of data for statutory r

Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to content published on the www.sepa.org.uk domain. This website is run by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling of

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