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Dewatering bentonite slurry waste in a bentonite recirculation plant: RPS 272
Environment Agency regulatory position on dewatering bentonite slurry waste produced by piling works or the construction of retaining and containment walls.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit where one is required; nor to register an activity as exempt where an appropriate exemption is available.
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
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Published 1 February 2023
Last updated 30 November 2025
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