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The Secretary of State has made changes to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) using his power under section 245(1)(e) of the Energy Act 2023.
Use this tool to find out if you need to apply for a specified generator simple bespoke or complex bespoke environmental permit.
For operators storing and repackaging healthcare waste, photographic and chemical wastes from healthcare premises and similar municipal wastes at a named location.
Standard rules for permits covering category 5 sealed radioactive sources.
Standard rules for constructing steps ramps and other structures in to existing bank profile of main river.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat hazardous waste cable without the correct waste codes on your permit or exemption.
Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage of BSI PAS 100 compliant compost and PAS 110 compliant digestate at the site of production before dispatch to the customer.
The SWMP guidance has been written for local authorities to assist them as they co-ordinate and lead local flood risk management activities.
Supporting materials for all technical aspects of The People and Nature Survey.
Guidance on sustainability reporting for central government bodies preparing annual reports and accounts, which may be used by other public sector bodies.
This sets out how the land criteria will apply to those generating heat and electricity from woody biomass under the Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewables Obligation and Contracts for Difference.
Guidance for operators on meeting the requirements for the baseline data collection and scheme status application submission window, 1 April - 30 June 2025.
How operators must comply with their obligations on reporting a cessation of operations and its effect on free allocation.
A simple guide to the origins and use of data in the compilation of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
For water companies in England and Wales to use for developing their water resources management plan. Also relevant to those producing regional plans.
Get a general licence to release native and formerly native wild bird or animal species whose release is normally prohibited.
Get a general licence to remove abandoned or unsuccessful eggs from wild birds' nests between 1 September and 31 January.
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2020, 2021 and 2022
Method of payment for fees charged for the specific activities carried out by the VMD.
Guidance and application information for gaining a Fishing Certificate of Competency for deck and engineer officers, including conversions and upgrades.
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