Guidance

Emergency services and armed forces use of ELVs and other wastes: RPS 167

Environment Agency regulatory position on emergency services and armed forces using end of life vehicles (ELVs) and other wastes for training exercises, teaching and public awareness displays.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 5 May 2023
• Last updated: 1 May 2026
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  1. 1 May 2026

     Updated the RPS to the latest version of the RPS template and extended the review date to 1 March 2029.

  2. 5 May 2023

     First published.

Applies to England

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Emergency services and armed forces use of ELVs and other wastes: RPS 167

Ref: LIT 13868

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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit where one is required

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.