http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/219/regulation/21The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabaseENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION2026-04-29Expert Participation2026-03-26 These Regulations are made under sections 18 and 58 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (2014 asp 3). They provide a framework for the authorisation of environmental activities (which are defined as regulated activities and currently include only radioactive substances activities) in Scotland. They repeal the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (1993 c.12), and provide a new regulatory framework for radioactive substances activities. The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018reg. 3(4)The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025reg. 6(c)reg. 1(5) sch. 23reg. 1(2)reg. 1(4)(b) The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 PART 5 21An application to SEPA for a permit must be made in accordance with schedule 1 by a person who has, or will have, control over the regulated activity sought to be authorised.