Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 - introducing emergency provisions and improving effectiveness: A Consultation

DescriptionConsultation paper on the implementation of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland)Act 2003, Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2005 - introducing emergency provisions and improving effectiveness.
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Official Print Publication DateOctober 2010
Website Publication DateOctober 04, 2010

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ISBN 978 0 7559 9676 6
DPPAS 10768

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Contents

1. PURPOSE

2. CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS

3. INTRODUCTION

4. PROPOSALS
SECTION A - INCREASING THE TRANSPARENCY AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF CAR
A1 IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY
1.1 EIA and agricultural irrigation projects
1.2 Improving information and consultation requirements
1.3 How environmental information will be used by SEPA
A2 INCREASING THE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF CAR
Improving customer focus
Ensuring procedures are consistent and practical
SECTION B - EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND TEMPORARY DETERIORATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT
B1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Range of emergency situations
1.2 Types of emergency response
B2 TYPE 1 EMERGENCY RESPONSES
B3 TYPE 2 EMERGENCY RESPONSES
B4 TYPE 3 EMERGENCY RESPONSES
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Managing water shortages
4.3 Controlling the spread of salmon parasites
4.4 Action required in the event of exotic notifiable animal disease

5. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS

ANNEX A1: Draft regulations - environmental information

ANNEX A2: Draft regulations - improving effectiveness

ANNEX B: Draft regulations - emergency provisions

ANNEX C: Respondent Information Form

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