Guidance

RGN 11: Enforcement powers

Explains what the enforcement powers are and how to achieve the best environmental outcome.

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RGN No.11 Enforcement Powers

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This is high level guidance for Environment Agency staff on how to use enforcement powers at regulated facilities including installations, waste operations, radioactive substances activities, mining waste operations, water discharge activities and groundwater activities under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (EPR).

Published 13 April 2011