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Seeking views on the proposed environmental compensatory measures reforms (ECMR) for offshore wind. Defra will use the responses to inform the final design of the statutory instrument and associated guidance.
Seeking views on proposed reforms to the WaterSure scheme, which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use.
We’re asking for views and evidence on implementing Part 4 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
We are consulting on flood and coastal erosion funding rules and are calling for evidence on alternative sources of funding and devolution opportunities.
Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals.
We're seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators to be used for the next 6-year cycle.
Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
We’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Seeking views on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function. We will use the responses to this consultation to finalise the design of the MRF.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2025. We also want views on the proposal for managing this year’s fee.
Consultation on a proposed plant varieties and seeds framework for precision bred plant varieties in England.
Seeking views on an application by the Nuclear Industry Association for a regulatory justification decision on the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor.
We are seeking views on revising the Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010 for new homes.
We are seeking views on proposed amendments to The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021.
Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.
Seeking views on proposed changes to marine licence fees, exemptions and self-service licences.
Seeking views on proposed changes to how you’re allowed to catch (lift and carry) laying hens and meat chickens when loading and unloading for transport.
Seeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.
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