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Distances between locks on the River Thames and measurements restricting navigation.
What the reservoir flood maps show, how they were created and how to use them for your assessments.
Rules for shipping WEEE into and out of England from 1 January 2025. How to check you are using the correct code and control.
Guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer healthcare waste.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
How to submit an appropriate environmental permit application for a landfill site, and how to carry out your activities to comply with your permit.
SR2010 No 12: treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate.
How to comply with emission limit values (ELVs) for hydrogen combustion plant greater than 1 megawatt thermal input (MWth).
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
As a risk management authority (RMA) use appraisal guidance and supporting information when preparing a proposal, strategy or business case.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Information on waste batteries excluded from the regulations, definitions and battery types.
How to report your data, deal with changes to your account or organisation, and what happens if you miss or exceed targets or report late.
How UK environment agencies assess noise, legal requirements for managing noise, noise impact assessments and noise management plans. This replaces H3 guidance.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
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.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
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