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Storing and dismantling small boats and barges: RPS 364

Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage and dismantling of small boats and barges.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 4 March 2026

Applies to England

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Storing and dismantling small boats and barges: RPS 364

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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:

• have an environmental permit where one is required
• comply with the conditions of your environmental permit

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.

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

Published 4 March 2026