The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Revocation of permits or registrations

16.—(1) A revocation notice must—

(a) specify any steps which SEPA considers must be taken by the authorised person, and the period within which those steps must be completed, to—

(i) ensure compliance with the technical schedule;

(ii) prevent environmental harm arising as a result of the activity having been carried on;

(iii) prevent environmental harm arising as a result of the cessation of the activity;

(iv) restore the environment affected by the activity to a satisfactory state; and

(v) remove any equipment, plant, articles, waste or substances associated with the activity or otherwise preserve the amenity of the authorised place and surrounding area;

(b) specify the reasons for the revocation;

(c) in the case of a partial revocation specify—

(i) the extent to which the permit or registration is being revoked; and

(ii) any variations which are necessary to the permit or registration as a result of the partial revocation; and

(d) specify the date on which the authorisation ceases to have effect which—

(i) may be the date on which SEPA confirms to the authorised person in writing that the steps have been completed to SEPA’s satisfaction; or

(ii) must be at least 28 days after the date on which the notice is served.

(2) An authorisation ceases to have effect on the date specified in the revocation notice.