Storage of oil for onward distribution
This activity applies to the storage of oil for onward distribution where the activity is not authorised by GBR 28.
When the oil storage provisions were brought into the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations in 2017, if you were storing oil for onward distribution but could not comply with GBR 28, you could apply for a water use licence.
Under the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR), existing water use licences for storage of oil for onward distribution are now called permit authorisations.
We will not accept any new applications for a permit for the storage of oil for onward distribution. Any sites not currently authorised by a permit should be compliant with GBR 28.
You can still apply to vary, transfer or surrender an existing permit for this activity.
Authorisation level
Permit
Public consultation
We may publicly consult on applications that, due to their nature or location, have higher likelihood of environmental impact and community impact.
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Fit and Proper Person tests
Fit and Proper Person tests apply to this activity. You will be asked in your application if you have any relevant convictions held by you or any additional persons.
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Permit conditions
Permits may contain both standard conditions and conditions specific to the activity and location. The conditions of your permit will be decided when we assess your application. This is to ensure that the appropriate limits and controls are in place to minimise pollution and protect the environment.
If you carry out an activity under a permit authorisation you must comply with the conditions set out in your authorisation. It is an offence if you do not comply with the conditions.
SEPA will not authorise any variation to this activity if it poses an unacceptable risk to the environment.
Fees and charges
Information on the application fees to transfer, vary or surrender a permit that authorises this activity, is in our charging information.
How to apply
In this section you can find out how to apply for a variation, transfer and surrender of an existing authorisation.
New applications
You cannot apply for a new permit for this activity.
You can apply to vary an existing permit for this activity.
Step 1: Download your variation form
You will need to download and complete the following variation form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:
Step 2: Submit your application for a variation
You can apply to transfer an existing permit for this activity.
Step 1: Download your transfer form
You will need to download and complete the following transfer form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:
Step 2: Submit your application
Read transfer an existing authorisation to find out how to submit your application for a transfer.
To apply to surrender an existing permit that authorises this activity, read Surrender an authorisation.
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