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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.
This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain.
Seeking views on proposed changes to marine licence fees, exemptions and self-service licences.
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.
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.
Consultation on proposals to introduce fairer food labelling to provide consumers with clearer information on where food comes from and how it's produced.
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 government proposals for improving bovine (cattle, bison, buffalo) identification, registration and movement systems in England.
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 the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Seeking views on the proposed queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Seeking views on the proposed North Sea and Channel sprat fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Scottish waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Seeking views on the proposed cockle fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
Seeking views on a proposed legislative reform to the assimilated Poultry Meat Marketing Standards Regulation (No. 543/2008).
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.
We are seeking views on proposed amendments to The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021.
Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.
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