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Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations

Find out about permits, registrations, notifications and General Binding Rules (GBRs) for activities authorised under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR).

From 1 November 2025, water, waste management, and industrial activities are regulated under Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR).

About EASR authorisations

We regulate activities that could lead to pollution or environmental damage. Find out about the different types of authorisations and how we authorise activities under EASR.

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Moving to the new Regulations

Find out how existing waste management, water and PPC authorisations are moving to EASR, and what that means for you.

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Waste activities

Find out about the waste management activities that need an authorisation and the type of authorisation you will need.

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Water activities

Find out about the water activities that need an authorisation and the type of authorisation you will need.

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Industrial activities

Information about the industrial activities we regulate and the authorisation you’ll need to carry on each activity.

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Radioactive substances

Information about the radioactive substances activities we regulate and the authorisation you’ll need to carry on each activity.

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Activities that do not require an authorisation

Find out about activities that you do not need an authorisation to carry out.

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Interpretation and glossary of terms

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Make an application

Make an application for a new authorisation or to change an existing authorisation. This includes new authorisations for private sewage treatment systems and septic tanks and transporting waste activities.

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Search the public register

Search for an authorisation document that you or someone else holds.

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Need to speak to someone?

If you need further information or have an enquiry, contact us and we will aim to respond as quickly as possible.

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Consultation

Have your say in our consultation on Proposed changes to SEPA guidance and amendments to Standard Conditions for Registration level activities for water, waste, and industrial activities.

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