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Sets out changes in terminology in definitions relating to waste reporting obligations.
U14 exemption allows you to mix ash back into the soil to return some of the nutrients from the burnt crops and vegetation.
U15 exemption allows you to mix ash from burning pig or poultry with slurry or manure, and spread it on farmland to provide the soil with nutrients.
Vehicle seizure notice for 152-LD-137.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for coating of metal and plastic.
This guidance is intended to help the regulator, the regulated community, and others with an interest in groundwater activities.
Environment Agency regulatory position on producer responsibility obligations relating to fibre-based composite (FBC) and paper and board packaging materials for 2025.
Tool to assist groundwater risk assessment for treated effluent discharges to infiltration systems.
Guidance on ash sampling strategies, formerly called M4 guidelines for ash sampling and analysis.
This document details the requirements for a laboratory undertaking the chemical testing of soil and the procurer of analytical services to the MCERTS performance standard.
Principles of optimisation in the management and disposal of radioactive waste from radioactive substances activities.
Standard rules to operate a WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances.
Standard rules SR2009 No 2: low impact part A installation.
Standard rules to operate mobile plant for reclamation, restoration or land improvement and deployment form.
Standard rules to operate vehicle storage depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility.
For operators of a small metal recycling facility accepting no more than 5,000 tonnes of waste each year with no more than 100 tonnes on site at any one time.
Standard rules for the treatment of waste wood.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing lead acid vehicle batteries, cable and gas cylinders at HWRCs when the correct waste codes are not in your permit.
U2 exemption allows you to use a small number of end-of-life tyre bales in construction.
How to comply with your environmental permit: technical guidance for managing clinical waste.
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