What SEPA does
Scotland's principal environmental regulator. Protects and improves Scotland's environment. Issues environmental permits for waste, emissions, water abstraction, and radioactive substances. Enforces environmental law and responds to pollution incidents.
Scottish equivalent of Environment Agency. Also regulates COMAH sites in Scotland (jointly with HSE).
Contact SEPA
- Phone
- 03000 99 66 99
Official guidance from SEPA
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Aquaculture Environment | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Aquaculture | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Aquaculture information page | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Aquaculture Regulatory | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Authorisation guidance | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Changes to permits | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Civil sanctions | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
Contaminated land | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Scotland
View all 38 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that SEPA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
… and 17 more statutory instruments.
Related legislation
Legislation connected to SEPA’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.