The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

PART 16Duties and functions of the Scottish Ministers

Guidance to SEPA

76.—(1) The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to SEPA with respect to the carrying out of its functions under these Regulations, and SEPA must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers under this regulation.

(2) The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to SEPA under paragraph (1) only after consultation with SEPA.

Application of the Regulations to SEPA

77.  If SEPA is in control, or intends to be in control, of the carrying on of a regulated activity, SEPA must comply with guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in that regard.