Authorisations and compliance
Explore what authorisation, registration, or compliance requirements your business may need to operate legally and responsibly. Submit an application using the new integrated framework and find out how the changes to the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) may impact you.
Enforcement
SEPA enforces environmental laws in Scotland by investigating non-compliance, issuing fines, or accepting voluntary actions to fix harm and prevent future issues, ensuring environmental and public protection.
Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme
Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) will support SEPA's approach to regulation by providing a common standard to rate an operator’s environmental performance and secure improvements in compliance.
Consultations
We welcome your involvement in our policy making and invite you to comment on any current consultations available on our consultation hub website. You can also view closed consultations.
How we regulate
SEPA regulates activities to protect and improve Scotland’s environment. For more on our approach to regulation, environmental liability regulations, and operator monitoring.
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Waste carriers and brokers
Septic tanks and private sewage
Public register of authorisations
Charging schemes