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Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
How the Environment Agency regulates the different types of nuclear sites and protects people and the environment.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
Information and minutes for OSPAR, REACH and research groups and forums for offshore oil and gas.
Find out about Compliance Assessment Reports, assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what the Environment Agency will do if you do not follow the rules.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
How to appeal to a tribunal against fine, notice or other sanction issued by the Environment Agency, Natural England or another regulator.
Regulations and guidance on fees and charging for environmental and other regulatory functions for offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities.
When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.
Producer responsibility laws in the UK cover packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries and end of life vehicles (ELVs).
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
The 2020 EIA Regulations
Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations.
Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
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