SCHEDULE 1REGISTRATIONS AND PERMITS: PROCEDURES
PART 1General provisions
Surrender applications14
1
In deciding whether to grant or refuse (in whole or in part) an application for surrender of a registration or permit, SEPA must consider—
a
the impact on the environment resulting from the—
i
carrying on of the activity; and
ii
cessation of the carrying on of the activity; and
b
whether it is satisfied that all reasonable steps have been taken by the authorised person to—
i
prevent environmental harm arising as a result of the activity having been carried on;
ii
prevent environmental harm arising as a result of the cessation of the activity; and
iii
restore the environment affected by the activity to a satisfactory state.
2
Where SEPA grants an application for surrender (in whole or in part) SEPA must serve notice (a “surrender notice”) on the applicant in accordance with paragraph 15.
3
An authorisation ceases to have effect on the date specified in the notice and to the extent specified in the notice.
4
An authorisation may continue to have effect only to the extent necessary to require the taking of steps specified in a notice.