The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have launched a two month consultation on their guidance on the control of toxic, persistent and bioaccumulative substances set to protect the water environment and are inviting views and comments on the matter. In particular, comments are sought on the following matters:

• SEPA’s proposals for determining whether a discharge is liable to contain listed substances.
• The proposed thresholds for significant level or loading of listed substances and the application to both rivers and coastal waters.
• The method for establishing lower and upper tier numeric discharge quality licence conditions.
• The potential impact of these proposals upon your business.
• The level of protection provided for the water environment.

The guidance, taking into account responses to the consultation, is intended to be finalised and take effect from 01 April 2009.

The consultation will close on 18 July 2008.

Further information about the consultation is available from:

http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/consultation/current/dangerous_substances…

Source: http://www.sepa.org.uk/  (accessed 05/06/08)

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