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Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This booklet has been produced by the Scottish Executive with the assistance of members of the Scottish Agricultural Pollution Group (SAPG) which includes NFU Scotland, SAC and SEPA working in partnership with the Executive. The guidance presented in this booklet is intended to protect and enhance Scotland's environment in line with the vision presented in the Scottish Executive's "Forward Strategy for Scottish Agriculture".
The purpose of this booklet is to provide farmers and crofters and those involved in farming activities, such as agricultural contractors and companies involved in spreading organic manures to land, with practical guidance on how to prevent pollution.
This booklet is not intended to be exhaustive and reference should therefore be made to the current version of the Prevention of Environmental Pollution From Agricultural Activity (PEPFAA) Code for further guidance.
The steps highlighted in red in the "DO" and "DON'T" Sections in this booklet are mandatory for farm businesses affected by the relevant legislation. Those in green are voluntary but if implemented will help minimise the risk of environmental pollution and in many cases, will improve the quality of your environment.
In the event of a pollution emergency SEPA should be your first point of contact on their Emergency Hotline Number 0800 80 70 60.
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