Regulation 24A Identification of groundwater hazardous substancesF1

(1)

SEPA must identify—

(a)

substances or groups of substances which are toxic, persistent and liable to bio-accumulate, and other substances or groups of substances which give rise to an equivalent level of concern, and

(b)

substances or groups of substances which are entering, or liable to enter groundwater.

(2)

In identifying the substances referred to in paragraph (1), SEPA must take particular account of substances belonging to the families or groups of pollutants referred to in paragraphs 1 to 6 of the schedule as well as substances belonging to the families or groups of pollutants referred to in paragraphs 7 to 9 of the schedule, if those are considered to be hazardous.

(3)

SEPA must publish and maintain a list of the substances identified in accordance with paragraph (1).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 24A inserted (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), regs. 1(2), 41(3) (with sch. 23)