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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.
We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England.
We want your views on a proposed update to the Environment Agency's enforcement and sanctions policy.
How the Environment Agency uses its enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with laws that protect the environment.
Consultation on a proposed plant varieties and seeds framework for precision bred plant varieties in England.
The Environment Agency's position on desalination for public water supply, including what it is and how it works, benefits and addressing concerns.
The Environment Agency's position on water recycling, including what water recycling is and how it works, current operations and future developments.
Government’s view on how the National Energy System Operator is envisaged to carry out strategic planning for hydrogen infrastructure.
Seeking views on an application by the Nuclear Industry Association for a regulatory justification decision on the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor.
Recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) roadmap, showing planned developments from 2025 to 2030.
We want your views on our proposal for a revised standard rules permit for storage of asbestos waste to improve the design and operation of permitted facilities in the asbestos waste sector.
Arrangements on how to manage flood risk in the River Arun internal drainage district (IDD).
An update to the 2018 bovine tuberculosis strategy review led by Professor Sir Charles Godfray.
This report provides an update on activities during the first year of the UK 5-year national action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029.
How the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought in England.
We are seeking views on revising the Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010 for new homes.
October Catch Limit Review
MMO has opened a consultation for a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery during winter 2025 to spring 2026. The consultation is open until midnight on 20 July 2025.
How Defra has met its biodiversity duties in England, Scotland and Wales.
Describes the assumptions and approach Defra used to estimate the cost of nationalisation
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