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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must regularly inspect land in their area to identify any that may be contaminated. If contamination is found, they must decide whether the land should be designated as a special site. They are also required to notify the landowners or occupiers and, where appropriate, serve notices to those responsible for the contamination, requiring appropriate action.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
NatureScot
Standards and frameworks
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