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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

    This consultation sought views on proposals on the European Commission’s proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The European…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling Bad Debt in the Water Industry

    Bad debt currently adds an average of £15 to every water customer’s bill and Government is committed to tackling this bad debt to lower bills.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amending the powers of local authorities regarding presentation of waste for collection

    This consultation sought views on proposed amendments to Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which sets out the penalties which local authorities may apply to householders who present their waste incorrectly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Proposed Legislative Reform Order to amend the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) governs the veterinary profession through its Council and system of committees.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Planning for sustainable growth in the English aquaculture industry

    We are seeking your views on the potential growth in the aquaculture industry in England. The consultation has been prepared by representatives…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amendment to the UK Plan for Shipments of Waste to allow the export of dredged sediments from the River Tyne for disposal

    Defra consulted on a proposed amendment to the UK Plan for Shipments of Waste ("the UK Plan") to allow the export of contaminated sediments from the River Tyne for disposal.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England 2013-2016

    The Nitrates Directive is intended to reduce water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Implementation of the Sustainable Drainage Provisions in Schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act (2010)

    This consultation sought views on Defra's proposals to implement the requirements for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new and redeveloped sites in England, which are provided for in Schedule 3 of the Flood and Wa…

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Automatic adoption arrangements for new foul sewers and lateral drains and National Build Standards for gravity foul sewers and lateral drains

    This consultation sought views on Defra's proposals to implement an automatic adoption process for all **new** sewers and lateral drains, supported by national build standards, which are provided for in Section 42 of th…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-2017

    Recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-2017

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Artificial light statutory nuisance – continued utility of the current exemptions for certain premises

    This paper invited views from relevant stakeholders regarding the continued utility of exempting certain premises from the artificial light statutory nuisance provisions under Part III, Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Informal public consultation on introducing electronic notification of variations to fishing licences

    This informal consultation (England only) sets out policy proposals for introducing a system of electronic notification of variations to fishing licences in England which will replace the current system of paper variations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Common Agricultural Policy reform post 2013

    Inviting views on the European Commission's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulatory proposals for the period 2014 - 2020.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on the new rural policy functions within Government and the proposed abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities

    This consultation sought views on the new rural policy functions within Government and the proposed abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities as a statutory NDPB, as provided for under the Public Bodies Bill currentl…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on future engagement arrangements for EPACs and RLFACs

    This consultation details proposals, subject to passage of the Public Bodies Bill, on future arrangements for the role of Environment Agency's statutory Environment Protection Advisory Committees (EPACs) and Regional an…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft Guidance on Company Social Tariffs 2011

    Section 44 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 enables water and sewerage companies in England and Wales to include social tariffs in their charges schemes, reducing charges for households who would otherwise have dif…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Proposal for the recovery of costs by the Drinking Water Inspectorate

    Defra is proposing to implement a charging scheme to enable the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) to recover the cost of regulatory work undertaken on behalf of the water industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Wine Regulations 2011

    These Regulations are the result of the 2008 EU Wine Reform where the UK secured major concessions for UK wine producers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rabies control strategy

    This consultation sought views on Defra’s recently revised and published draft Rabies Control Strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Informal Consultation: European Commission proposal to remove the existing notification requirement and approval procedure for voluntary beef labelling by amendments to Council Regulation 1760/2000

    Defra is seeking comments on a proposal  by the European Commission to repeal the existing notification requirement and approval procedure for voluntary beef labelling by amending Council Regulation 1760/2000

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government