Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) – Managing Compliance
Environmental permits are a core legal requirement for a wide range of industrial and commercial activities in the UK. Understanding how to manage Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) obligations is critical for compliance, risk mitigation, and the effective operation of environmental management systems. This course provides an in-depth, practical guide to the EPR regime—including when permits are needed, how to apply for and vary them, understanding permit conditions, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
Course Format
Virtual Course – These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course, just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Course Description
This one-day course provides a practical and regulatory overview of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) in the UK. Designed for professionals responsible for environmental compliance, this course covers when environmental permits are required, how to apply for them, understanding permit conditions, managing compliance obligations, and integrating EPR with ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to ensure permit compliance and address enforcement risks effectively.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
• Environmental / Compliance Managers
• HSE Managers
• Facilities, Operations & Process Engineers
• Project Managers with environmental duties
• Environmental Consultants
• EHS & Sustainability Professionals
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
I thought this was an excellent course and would recommend this to other colleagues.
- UK Parliament
This was a very informative course. The trainer presented it very well and ensured interaction within the group.
- Lloyds of London
A very interesting and informative day, excellent presenter, and good to meet a diverse range of other attendees.
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Really good training. Thank you!
- Brother UK
Excellent course. Very informative, thought provoking and relevant.
- West Hertfordshire Hospitals
Well paced and delivered great stuff.
- Boeing Distribution Services
I thought this was an excellent course and would recommend this to other colleagues.
- UK Parliament
This was a very informative course. The trainer presented it very well and ensured interaction within the group.
- Lloyds of London
A very interesting and informative day, excellent presenter, and good to meet a diverse range of other attendees.
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Really good training. Thank you!
- Brother UK
Excellent course. Very informative, thought provoking and relevant.
- West Hertfordshire Hospitals
Well paced and delivered great stuff.
- Boeing Distribution Services
Course Programme:
09:30–10:00hrs | Introduction & Overview
• Welcome and introductions
• Course aims and objectives
• Role and scope of Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) in environmental management
10:00–10:40hrs | EPR Scope & Structure
• Legal basis of EPR
• Key terms and definitions
• Regulatory bodies and their roles
• Activities and sectors covered under EPR
10:40–10:50hrs | Break 1
10:50–11:30hrs | Permit Types & Applicability
• Bespoke vs standard rules permits
• Waste operations, installations, and mobile plant
• Determining permit applicability
11:30–11:40hrs | Break 2
11:40–12:20hrs | Applying for a Permit
• Application process and documentation requirements
• Completing forms and supporting evidence
• Risk assessments and site-specific considerations
• Stakeholder and regulator engagement
12:20–13:20hrs | Lunch Break
13:20–14:00hrs | Permit Conditions & Variations
• Understanding and interpreting permit conditions
• Types of changes and when variations are required
• Material vs non-material variations
• Maintaining permit compliance after changes
14:00–14:10hrs | Break 3
14:10–14:50hrs | Compliance & Inspections
• Compliance Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Types and frequency of inspections
• Performance scoring and record keeping
• Operator obligations and best practice
14:50–15:00hrs | Break 4
15:00–15:30hrs | Enforcement & ISO 14001 Integration
• Enforcement powers and penalties
• Responding to non-compliance
• Integration with ISO 14001 management systems
• Document control and legal registers
15:30–16:00hrs | Case Study & Action Planning
• Scenario-based exercise: apply for a permit and plan compliance
• Integration of EPR within Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Wrap-up discussion and Q&A
16:00hrs | End of Course
