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The Environment Agency has provided this low risk waste position (LRWP) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Flood and coastal erosion risk management grant-in-aid projects: approval forms and guidance for risk management authorities.
Find out how the Environment Agency defines groundwater source protection zones.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can carry out a small scale remediation scheme or trial to treat contaminated soil and groundwater.
Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
These are the appropriate measures for waste treatment at regulated facilities with an environmental permit for treating chemical waste.
How you must label fluorinated gas (F gas) products you produce, import, or install.
What you need to monitor and how to report your performance to meet your permit conditions.
When you need a consent or permit to make a discharge from your reservoir and how to carry out a risk assessment.
U3 exemption allows groups such as schools, colleges and theatres to use waste, such as offcuts of wood, for creative installations.
Standard rules for temporary scaffolding affecting up to 20 metres length of a main river.
Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility (MRF).
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can use drop-in fuels in combustion plant that are permitted to use gas oil.
As a risk management authority (RMA) you can appraise your FCERM project, prepare your business case and submit it for technical and financial approval.
Introducing 3 innovative programmes to improve resilience to flooding and coastal change.
How hydroelectric power works, regional schemes and information on installing your own micro-hydro scheme.
How to apply for a climate change agreement (CCA), information you need to provide when you apply, and charges you will need to pay.
Find out when to prepare a water cycle study for your proposed development plan document, or development, and what to focus on.
This guidance should be read before making any application to register a boat on Environment Agency waterways.
A document to help Environment Agency staff identify and communicate climate impacts and risks relevant to our work.
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