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How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
When you need to use a movement licence and designated slaughterhouses for bluetongue restricted premises.
If you find a stranded whale or dolphin you need to report it straight away - what to do, who to call
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment as part of an application for an environmental permit.
Find out what visitors can and can't do on greens and how to maintain and de-register your land as an owner or local authority.
Find out what farmers must ask vets to do during a review, and what documentation farmers need from vets.
Licences for activities affecting otters, a protected species.
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) in England relating to greenhouse gas mitigation.
The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues.
Rules for coal merchants and retailers selling traditional house coal for use in domestic appliances in England.
What you must do to get paid for this action and advice on how to do it.
Rural Development Programme for England - funding and current schemes.
Details of Defra purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor.
The rules that manufacturers and importers of fertilisers need to follow when trading in the UK.
Border control posts and charges for importing live animals, animal products, plants and plant products.
Suppliers and transporters of animal by-products (ABP) can use this template to create a commercial document to accompany ABP being exported to Great Britain.
Seeking views on our plans to introduce an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for packaging.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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