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  • Invasive non-native species: draft code of practice for the use of species control provisions in England

    Seeking views on the draft code of practice setting out how species control provisions will be used in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Improving air quality: reducing emissions from medium combustion plants and generators

    Seeks views on reducing emissions from medium combustion plants and generators to improve air quality.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Producer Responsibility Obligations Regulations 2007: post implementation review 2017

    Review of The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 after 5 years.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Implementation of Clean Air Zones in England

    Seeking views on the implementation of Clean Air Zones in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cyber security strategy for the water industry

    Information for water and sewerage companies on planning to improve cyber security.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seed Marketing Regulations England: post implementation review 2017

    Review of the Seed Marketing Regulations England 2011 after 5 years.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Accessing the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR): 2013 to 2016 review

    Seeking views on how the UK makes emissions and waste transfer data from industrial sources (known as PRTR) available to the public.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Greenhouse gas action plan (GHGAP): 2016 review

    This report assesses the progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by agriculture since the 2012 review.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Water resources planning: managing supply and demand

    This document explains how water companies make sure they can provide a secure supply of water to homes and businesses in their area.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK statement on sustainable palm oil: final progress report

    Summary of the progress made in 2015 to 2016 by organisations signed up to the UK Statement on sourcing sustainable palm oil.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sustainable production of palm oil: UK statement

    The UK statement draws together new and existing specific commitments on the sourcing of sustainable palm oil.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Rural planning review: call for evidence

    We invite views, especially from farmers and other rural businesses, about their experiences of the planning system in rural areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Water supply and sewerage licensing (WSSL): water code appeals

    Seeking views on the appeals process allowing water companies to challenge Ofwat’s decision to revise certain codes that regulate the retail market.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Animal welfare: reviewing animal establishments licensing in England

    Seeking views on plans to simplify and update the licensing system for animal establishments in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Updating the marketing of fruit plant and propagating material regulations

    Seeking views on our plans to update the Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material 2010 regulations in England and Wales.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defra group equality, diversity and inclusion strategy 2017 to 2020

    This strategy sets out Defra’s equality, diversity and inclusion priorities from 2017 to 2020.

    • From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 9 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flood and Water Management Act 2010: post-legislative scrutiny

    Memorandum to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee about the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017

    Government report setting out the 6 priority risk areas requiring further action in the UK over the next 5 years.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Wildlife licensing: comment on new policies for European protected species licences

    Natural England is seeking views on whether 4 new policies could be permitted under licence to benefit European protected species whilst improving flexibility for development.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Pigs Order 2011: post implementation review 2016

    Review of the 2011 Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order after 5 years.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government