How to apply for an EASR registration or permit
Some activities carry greater environmental risk, and for those you must get either a registration or a permit under EASR.
EASR registrations
A Registration is needed for medium risk activities that need a simple check to decide whether the authorisation can be granted.
Activities authorised by registrations have standard conditions (rules) that apply and must be complied with. If you are unable to comply with the standard conditions that apply to your activity you must apply for a permit instead.
Registrations do not expire (unless specifically stated), and the authorisation exists until it is surrendered or revoked.
SEPA have 28 days to process a registration application.
EASR Permits
A Permit is required for higher risk, or more complex activities that need a detailed assessment or public consultation.
Permits can include standard conditions and bespoke conditions (conditions specific to the activity in the application that SEPA think are needed to mitigate risk of environmental harm).
Permits do not expire (unless specifically stated), and the authorisation exists until it is surrendered or revoked.
SEPA have four months to process a permit application.
Combined authorisations
Operators carrying out multiple regulated activities will only need to apply for one authorisation that covers all their activities. The type of authorisation required will be decided by the highest level of authorisation needed for each activity.
Complete an application
To apply for a registration or permit find the relevant activity on the SEPA: EASR webpages and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Permits may require pre-application engagement with SEPA and public consultation.
Fit and proper person tests
When you apply for a registration or permit under the Environmental Authorisations Regulations (Scotland) 2018, SEPA will assess whether you are:
- The person who will have control over the regulated activity.
- A fit and proper person to be in control of the regulated activity.
The test of being ‘in control’ is the same for all authorisations. The fit and proper person test will differ, depending on the activity carried out.
Comply with conditions
If a registration or permit is granted, you must comply with the conditions set out in your authorisation.