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Groundwater activity and water discharge activity permits for onshore oil and gas sites, groundwater exclusions, and protecting groundwater sources.
Form WR11 for operators or organisations who intend to drill for minerals to comply with the Water Resources Act 1991 (Section 199(1))
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to amend permitted development rights for potential petroleum exploration, including shale gas.
Views sought on further amendments to permitted development rights for petroleum development and duration of groundwater monitoring boreholes.
The environmental permit, consent and licence you may need before you install a ground source or surface water source heating or cooling system.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
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