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Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
How the Environment Agency uses its enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with laws that protect the environment.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
When to use standing advice on site-specific flood risk assessments, and when to consult the Environment Agency.
This service commitment lets you know what you should expect from the Environment Agency (EA).
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
The Environment Agency’s role in the development and regulation of a geological disposal facility for radioactive waste.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
As a risk management authority (RMA) you may be eligible for grant-in-aid (GIA) funding for your FCERM project.
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
Map showing the geographical areas of the Environment Agency's operations.
The Environment Agency is launching a consultation on proposed changes to water quality permitting charges.
The Environment Secretary has appointed two Non-Executive Directors to the Environment Agency
How the Environment Agency meets the Regulators’ Code.
View a list of environmental permitting applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency.
Business and the environment reporting. Reporting on the performance of the businesses we regulate and the effectiveness of our regulatory approach.
Find out about Compliance Assessment Reports, assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what the Environment Agency will do if you do not follow the rules.
Boat registration, boat safety and river levels
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