In January 2017, the Scottish Government and SEPA consulted on proposals for an integrated authorisation framework. The aim of the framework is to integrate, as far as possible, the authorisation, procedural and enforcement arrangements relating to water, waste management, radioactive substances and pollution prevention and control. The integrated authorisation framework will be developed in a phased manner, starting with radioactive substances. The framework has a key role to play in enabling SEPA to delivers its regulatory startegy, One Planet Prosperity. It will help SEPA to deliver proportionate, joined up, outcome focused regulation that significantly simplifies the regulatory landscape and reduces regulatory burden. This benefits SEPA, those SEPA regulates and through supporting compliance, the environment. In this further consultation we are consulting on the draft regulations which will make the framework a reality. It sets out the common framework and technical requirements relating to radioactive substances.
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In addition, this consultation package also seeks your views on supporting key SEPA guidance that will support implementation of the framework. These are: Public participation statement; Guidance on who can hold an authorisation; and An authorisation guide for radioactive substances activities.
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