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Restrictions on burning crop residues, and the rules you must follow when you burn to protect the environment and avoid causing nuisance.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
Use this tool to find out if you need to apply for a simple bespoke or complex bespoke medium combustion plant permit.
This manual is a guide for industry sector associations and operators of a climate change agreement (CCA).
Guidance explaining the use of soil guideline values (SGV) to asses the long-term exposure of chemicals in soil on human health.
Identify, describe, classify, and manage waste lead acid batteries containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Guidance to help organisations choose a monitoring approach for stack emissions to air that meets Environment Agency and MCERTS requirements (formerly part of M2).
This guidance is intended to explain how local authorities should implement the regime on contaminated land.
Environment Agency regulatory position on scattering or burying pet ash at a pet cemetery which is registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Rules for coal merchants and retailers selling traditional house coal for use in domestic appliances in England.
What enforcement action you can take if domestic solid fuels for sale in England do not meet the legal requirements.
Find out what you must include in an air dispersion modelling report to get an environmental permit.
To help both holders and potential holders of environmental permits understand how to comply with their permits.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Grants to restore and improve rivers, streams, canals, lakes, ponds, wetlands or estuarine waters.
What you need to do to supply, distribute and sell manufactured solid fuels for use in domestic heating appliances in England.
Handbook and software to help assess the risks of contaminated land exposure for human health.
The emission limit values (ELVs) and air quality standards specified generators must meet, including the deadlines for complying.
Find out if Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) or specified generator regulations apply to your operations.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
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