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  • How to apply for, correct or replace a cattle passport and what to do if you miss the application deadline or it has not arrived.

  • How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitat.

  • Farmers should send this guidance to their vet, so they can see what to do on a review or follow-up. This guidance includes details of testing, how to advise, and what information to provide.

  • The types of work on or near a main river or sea defence that don't need an environmental permit so are excluded from the regulations.

  • Print a template holding register to record sheep and goat tags, movements and deaths.

  • Find out what happens when you report a notifiable animal disease and how to get support.

  • Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.

  • How to apply for standard rules and bespoke permits for A1 installations, including low impact installations.

  • Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.

  • Who to contact if you keep livestock (including as pets) when your registered details change.

  • How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.

  • Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.

  • How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.

  • Common waste codes for batteries, lightbulbs and electrical devices.

  • What land use codes to use when declaring land in a rural payments application such as Countryside Stewardship or the Sustainable Farming Incentive.

  • Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.

  • Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.

  • Information for vets and vet nurses about the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) provisional decision in its veterinary services market investigation.

  • This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) that are relevant to regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer all types of WEEE.

  • Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.