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.