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Scottish environment protection agency launches consultation for amendments to EASR

Published on: 15 December 2023
Published by LNB News

LNB News 15/12/2023

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Issue Date: 15 December 2023

Published Date: 15 December 2023

Jurisdiction(s): Scotland

Article summary

The Scottish Government, in conjunction with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), have invited consultation on proposed amendments to the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR). The government aims to integrate SEPA’s regulatory regimes for water, waste, and industrial activities into a unified environmental authorisation framework, to enhance the Scottish Government and SEPA’s Better Environmental Regulation Programme. The draft regulations presented in the paper seek stakeholder input on new activities, technical provisions for water, waste and industrial activities, and amendments to procedures and radioactive substance provisions. Emphasising consistent, proportionate, and simplified regulation, the changes align with SEPA’s commitment to environmental protection, health, sustainable economic growth and addressing climate and nature crises.

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