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Environmental permitting technical guidance for your activity.
Complete if you are applying for a flood risk activities environmental permit.
The Environment Agency (EA) has released new fishing licence images designed by British Fish and Wildlife Artist, David Miller.
Use the pre-application advice service to find out the likelihood of getting a licence, what restrictions it may have and what you need to send with your application.
What to include in your fire prevention plan, the fire prevention measures you must put in place, a template for your plan and examples of alternative measures.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
The Environment Agency is urging river users to follow advice to stop the spread of the invasive signal crayfish after a population was found in the River Esk.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
When the MCP is exempt from meeting emission limit values (ELVs), which ELVs apply and the deadlines for meeting them.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
How to comply with your permit, including maintenance, record keeping and pollution reporting requirements.
Forms and guidance to help you apply for a bespoke environmental permit.
View a list of environmental permitting applications that have been submitted to the Environment Agency.
Guidance for organisations who may need to report packaging data because they are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging
How to change, revoke or transfer your licence, including if the licence holder dies or becomes bankrupt and find out when changes can be enforced.
What flood alerts and flood warnings mean and what you should do when they're issued.
Multiple people involved in a large-scale waste crime operation in Staffordshire are facing prison following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency’s road map for cutting carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, on the way to organisational net zero by 2045 to 2050.
How to complete waste or materials facility returns, and deadlines for submission.
Use this guide to understand when your waste water discharge is classed as domestic sewage.
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