A better approach to regulation

At SEPA we are modernising the way we regulate; helping businesses and people across Scotland protect the environment. On this page you’ll find out how you can share your views on how we’re developing a simpler, more integrated system for environmental regulation.

Overview: an integrated authorisation framework.

Working with Scottish Government, we are developing a simpler, integrated system for environmental regulation that is easier for businesses and individuals to understand.  It will help us to be more efficient and effective in protecting the environment and communities from harm.

The Integrated Authorisation Framework, established by the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR 2018), is part of Scottish Government and SEPA’s Better Regulation Programme and aims to deliver a risk-based, proportionate system of environmental regulation.

Learn more about the Better Regulation programme, the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 and how we are modernising.

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Closed consultations

Flood Risk Management Plan: Forth Local Plan District consultation

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. This is the consultation hub for the Forth Flood Risk Management Plan (previously called the flood risk management strategies) led by SEPA and Forth Local Flood Risk Management Plan, led by Stirling Council. The consultation is being delivered in two phases.  Phase one of the consultation opened on the 21 December 2020 with draft...

Flood Risk Management Plan: Ayrshire Local Plan District consultation

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. This is the consultation hub for the Ayrshire Flood Risk Management Plan (previously called the flood risk management strategies) led by SEPA and Ayrshire Local Flood Risk Management Plan, led by North Ayrshire Council. The consultation is being delivered in two phases.  Phase one of the consultation opened on the 21 December 2020...

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