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How to apply to import, export or re-export endangered animal and plant species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow.
When and how the Environment Agency consults on permit applications and standard rules for environmental permits. This is our public participation statement.
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How to apply for a standard rules environmental permit from the Environment Agency.
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The Environment Agency deals with applications for environmental permits and the Planning Inspectorate deals with appeals.
Guidance documents, risk methods, permits and charge sheets for local authorities carrying out pollution control.
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Apply for a standard rules permit for installations, mining waste or waste operations.
Guidance on regulations covering new power generating plants and wayleaves.
The environmental permit, consent and licence you may need before you install a ground source or surface water source heating or cooling system.
Complete if you are applying to vary (change) a water discharge or groundwater activity permit, or point source emission to water from an installation.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
Apply for permits to travel to or through Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine, and the rules you must follow.
Radioactive substances regulation (RSR) application forms to apply for an environmental permit for non-nuclear operators and nuclear licensed sites.
Apply for a standard rules permit for a discharge to surface water or groundwater.
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