Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Definition (http://www.sepa.org.uk/about_us.aspx)

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is Scotland’s environmental regulator. SEPA is a non-departmental public body, accountable through Scottish Ministers to the Scottish Parliament. SEPA has been advising Scottish ministers, regulated businesses, industry and the public on environmental best practice for over a decade. SEPA protects the environment and human health through the work of our 1,300 employees who cover a range of specialist areas including chemistry, ecology, environmental regulation, hydrology, engineering, quality control, planning, communications, business support and management functions. Our 22 offices enable us to work across the whole of Scotland from the Highlands and Islands to the Borders and our corporate office is in Stirling. (SEPA)

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Approved Date
11-Nov-2013

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