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This code provides a framework to help all concerned reduce the litter and waste that comes from selling and consuming food on the go.
Standard rules and generic risk assessment for the management of onshore oil exploration.
Standard rules for storing and handling crude oil arising from onshore oil and gas production.
Where local communities face drug litter problems, local agencies should respond by following this advice wherever possible.
Documents on this page support the UK National Contingency Plan
You may use this calculator to estimate the loss to the public following a pollution incident to England's waterways.
Information on complying with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
How to get approval to burn poultry manure in a combustion unit on your farm or holding.
This report sets out a framework for Defra’s work on pro-environmental behaviour.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2024.
Maps relating to the proposed Nenthead mine water treatment scheme.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for coil coating.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties.
How to comply with your environmental permit: technical guidance for operators.
How to comply with your environmental permit: technical guidance for operators in the inorganic chemicals sector.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2024.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in December 2024.
The plan summarises procedures the Marine Management Organisation follows in a marine pollution incident.
COMEAP statement on the evidence for differential health effects of particulate matter according to source or components.
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