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A list of perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS) and related compounds that are classified as persistent organic pollutants.
How to assess the performance of and scope out improvements to storm overflows under Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations requirements.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Fire and rescue services in England can use this service to report the use of environmental protection equipment at an incident to the Environment Agency.
Respiratory health conditions caused by airborne allergens and the groups that are most vulnerable to poor indoor air quality.
Understand the European Community (EC) Directive 2001/80/EC on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants.
This monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) guidance describes the certification process for low risk plant monitors.
How to become certified to monitor pollution released from chimney stacks – the experience and training you need and the exams you must take.
Grants to restore and improve rivers, streams, canals, lakes, ponds, wetlands or estuarine waters.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Guidance on setting limits and levels on discharges of gaseous and liquid radioactive waste from nuclear licensed sites in England and Wales.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Work out the toxic equivalency factors of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) to calculate their concentration.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Information for farmers about inspections the Environment Agency carries out on pig and poultry farm structures, records and, maintenance and management plans.
For manufacturers of long-term samplers and test laboratories who carry out testing of equipment.
Fire and rescue services in England can use this service to request a pump service or environmental protection equipment from the Environment Agency.
Check if an item of WEEE or a component removed from WEEE is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
This treaty was presented to Parliament in January 2026.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for electrical furnaces.
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