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Setting out the progress being made on the GovTech waste tracking challenge, to build the UK's first comprehensive digital waste tracking system.
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global identification and tracking of ships. Under SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19-1, vessels >300 GT on international voyages are required to transmit LRIT information.
Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
New satellite-enabled ankle tags are being rolled out in phases across England and Wales by the Ministry of Justice.
Guidance on requirements of any road vehicle on long journeys transporting animals to be equipped with a satellite ‘navigation’ system.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
This insight provides one solution to the challenge of tracking economic activity at a high temporal frequency and high spatial resolution
Guidance on the fast-track process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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