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Operation of a weir

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This General Binding Rule (GBR) applies to the operation of any weir that—

  1. is not capable of being operated to control the water level upstream of the weir,
  2. does not result in the creation of a height differential between the upstream and downstream water surfaces of more than one metre, and
  3. was constructed before 1st April 2006.

Authorisation level

General Binding Rule (GBR)

Rules

The operation of a weir is covered by General Binding Rules. If you intend to carry out this activity, and you comply with the rules set out below, your activity will be authorised. You don’t need to apply to SEPA for an authorisation.

If you carry out an activity under this authorisation you must comply with the rules. It is an offence to if you do not comply with the rules.

If you cannot comply with the rules, you will need a different type of authorisation.

General Binding Rule (GBR) for operation of a weir

  1. The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration.

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