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  • An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.

  • Description of the dataset showing part of the coal mining reporting area which contains recorded coal mining related features.

  • Information about the project to redevelop Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, how it will affect the local area and who to contact to make an enquiry.

  • How the UK's vital industries will continue to be serviced during critical fuel shortages.

  • OPRED provides guidance on the regulatory requirements for decommissioning, this page will be used for updates and notifications to Industry.

  • Access the Environmental and Emissions Monitoring System database to get data on oil rigs and other offshore installations around the UK.

  • Yearly intervention plans are produced for oil and gas operations based on the OPRED inspection strategy. Enforcement activities for the breach of environmental regulations is based on the OPRED enforcement policy.

  • Oil and Gas Environmental statements that have been reviewed

  • The environmental permits and permissions you need for onshore oil and gas exploration and extraction in England.

  • Description of the data set showing known locations where a coal seam is near the surface.

  • Description of the dataset showing the area of the ground that might be affected if subsidence a mine entry occurs.

  • How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.

  • Licences and agreements issued by the Mining Remediation Authority.

  • Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.

  • Information and minutes for OSPAR, REACH and research groups and forums for offshore oil and gas.

  • How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.

  • Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.

  • What Petroleum Revenue Tax is, how to work it out and when to submit a return to HMRC.

  • Find statutory market values for disposal of category 1 oil from a UK field, which has not been sold at arm's length.

  • List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for