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Map showing the geographical areas of the Environment Agency's operations.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
The Environment Agency’s role in the development and regulation of a geological disposal facility for radioactive waste.
How the Environment Agency meets the Regulators’ Code.
This vision sets out how the Environment Agency will safely and reliably operate its assets to better protect people, businesses, and the environment.
100% of storm overflows now fitted with monitoring devices required by the government.
On 1 April 2015 the business and operations of the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), an Executive Agency of Defra, transferred to Fera Science Limited (FSL), a Joint Venture (JV) between Defra and Capita. Their website is at www.fera.co.uk...
This business plan sets out our priorities for 2024 to 2025.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
The licences and permits you need, the documents you must prepare, and how to apply to build a hydropower scheme.
Spreading slurry and milk on agricultural land: Environment Agency advice in exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather.
Details of our purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor to the Environment Agency.
Planning approval for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme has been granted subject to requirements. Decision is a significant step towards protecting the city.
When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.
You can use the pre-application advice service to make sure your permit application is correct.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
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