Groundwater and surface water discharge activities
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Detail of outcome
We have made provisions to make amendments to the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016 relating to the permitting of groundwater discharge activities, to take forward these proposals.
Detail of feedback received
We received 264 responses to this consultation.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We want to know what you think of our plans to change the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The proposed amendments will apply to the regulation of groundwater activities and some related surface water discharge activities.
The amendments seek to improve groundwater and surface water quality. The proposed changes are scheduled to come into force in October 2023.
Updates to this page
Last updated 22 March 2023 + show all updates
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Added the summary of responses and government response.
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