The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012

Permits: proposed change in operationS

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45.—(1) An operator of an installation or mobile plant in respect of which a permit is granted must give notice to SEPA of a proposed change in operation (a “change notice”) at least 14 days before making the change.

(2) A change notice must—

(a)be in writing, and

(b)contain a description of the proposed change in operation.

(3) SEPA must acknowledge receipt of a change notice.

(4) A change notice is not necessary if—

(a)the operator applies for a variation of the permit before a change in operation is made, and

(b)that application describes the proposed change.

(5) An operator must not make a change during any period beginning with the date of service on the operator of a notice under regulation 63(2) and ending on the date on which the operator provides the required information.