Scott Crawford, Senior Permitting Manager at SEPA, discusses the recent changes to waste regulation in Scotland.
The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) now cover the regulation of water, waste management, and industrial activities, providing a streamlined framework.
The joined-up approach provided by the regulations is designed to support more effective and efficient regulation.
The changes, which took effect on 1 November, aim to reduce regulatory burden and ensure consistency in SEPA's regulation.
Author: Regulatory changes simplify waste management in Scotland.