Paragraph 6 Duties relating to standard conditionsF1

(1)

When determining or revising standard conditions in relation to schedule 20 emissions activities, SEPA must ensure—

(a)

an integrated approach and a high level of environmental protection equivalent to that achievable with individual permit conditions,

(b)

that the conditions are based on the best available techniques for preventing, or where that is not practicable reducing, emissions from an activity, without prescribing the use of any specific technique or specific technology.

(2)

SEPA must—

(a)

ensure standard conditions in relation to schedule 20 activities are periodically reviewed, and

(b)

revise any such standard conditions whenever it considers it necessary to do so in order to—

(i)

follow developments in best available techniques,

(ii)

ensure compliance with assimilated and domestic law implementing the Industrial Emissions Directive.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 20 inserted (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 11 (with sch. 23)