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SEPA publish Better Waste Regulation Action ProgrammeAugust 11, 2008
Work from the programme has already started and SEPA has developed and launched a system for the electronic registration of waste management licensing exemptions along with associated guidance and advice. One of the most significant outputs from the programme will be the consolidation of approximately 20 pieces of legislation relating to waste management licensing into one piece of legislation. The Scottish Government has already started this work. In developing a new focus on waste, SEPA hopes to be able to target illegal operators with greater effectiveness. The industry-led Regulatory Review Group chaired by Professor Russell Griggs, OBE, has recently published its report to the Scottish Government. The delivery of the Better Waste Regulation Action Programme will be designed to embrace and act upon the recommendations in that report. Kenny Boag, Head of SEPA’s waste policy unit, said: "Our programme has been jointly developed with the Scottish Government to improve the system for controls on waste. It is intended to deliver a high quality modern and effective approach to regulation, reduce waste production, protect the environment from the impacts of waste production and promote safe reuse and recycling of waste. "There is currently a national emphasis on delivering a more coordinated and stakeholder driven approach in determining regulatory practices that contribute to a successful economy for Scotland. The publication of this programme is very much in keeping with this drive and will promote a safe and inclusive society with a healthy and productive environment."
The Better Waste Regulation Action Programme (PDF) |
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) today published its Better Waste Regulation Action Programme, following the joint consultation paper, 'Better Waste Regulation', published in March 2007 with the Scottish Government.
