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How the Environment Agency regulates discharges and radioactive waste disposals from Sellafield through environmental permitting.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
Rural England Prosperity Fund prospectus and supporting documents: investment opportunities for eligible rural areas.
Environment Agency regulatory position on scattering or burying pet ash at a pet cemetery which is registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat hazardous waste cable without the correct waste codes on your permit or exemption.
Standard rules to operate a WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances.
Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) authorised treatment facility at a specified location.
The fundamental objective of radioactive substances regulation and the 10 regulatory principles we apply when carrying out our work.
Get a licence to own dead species protected under annex 4 of the Habitats Directive for scientific or educational purposes.
What has happened and what has been achieved since the 2015 river basin management plans were published.
The Environment Agency's requirements for obtaining a boat registration on the River Thames.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can accept waste codes that are not listed in your environmental permit or waste exemption
Environment Agency regulatory position on the use of manufactured topsoil made from waste.
Environment Agency regulatory position on the use of final effluent from sewage treatment works to fill empty petrol tanks during construction or maintenance at petrol stations.
Get a general licence to remove abandoned or unsuccessful eggs from wild birds' nests between 1 September and 31 January.
Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
This health and safety guidance for grid scale electricity storage, including batteries, aims to improve the navigability and understanding of existing standards.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the training to control and manage non-native plants item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the constructed wetlands for the treatment of pollution item.
Environment Agency regulatory position on installing small-scale equipment for monitoring in a river and for associated equipment such as instrument cabinets located alongside.
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