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  • Waste crime: new regulations for dealing with seized property in suspected waste offences

    Seeking views on draft Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) regulations.

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

  • Smarter data: simplifying information requests: phase 2

    Our plans to simplify farming and animal health information requests from Defra and its agencies.

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

  • Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities: how they operate

    We are asking for evidence that helps us understand how IFCAs work so we can prepare a report into their conduct and operation.

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

  • Genetically modified organisms: cut carnation flowers

    UK's views on the application by Florigene to import genetically modified cut carnation flowers.

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

  • National pollinator strategy: for bees and other pollinators in England

    We want your views on our proposed strategy and actions to protect pollinating insects that support our food production.

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

  • Elliott review of the integrity and assurance of food supply networks: government response

    Setting out the action being taken by government to strengthen consumer confidence in food and to take action against food fraud.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report on food authenticity testing and method standardisation

    An independent report, by the Authenticity Methods Working Group, addressing method standardisation in food authenticity testing.

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

  • Ship recycling: authorising UK facilities to work on EU flagged ships

    Seeking views on changes that UK facilities need to make to be authorised to carry out recycling activities on EU flagged ships.

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

  • Anaerobic digestion strategy and action plan: annual report 2013 to 2014

    Annual report on progress made under the anaerobic digestion strategy and action plan 2011.

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

  • Implementing the new EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulation

    Seeking views on implementing provisions of the new EU F-gases regulation and on the assessment of impact on business.

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

  • Bovine TB: changes to statistics on incidence of TB in cattle in Great Britain

    Seeking your views on changes to statistics on incidence of TB in cattle in Great Britain.

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

  • Fixed quota allocations: changing the way units are allocated for England’s 10m and under fishing fleet

    Seeking views on proposals to give England’s under 10m fishing fleet the option to have an annual Fixed Quota Allocation (FQAs).

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

  • Report on the coastal management practices at Pagham

    Setting out the coastal management practices at Pagham following the recent erosion of Pagham Beach.

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

  • Batteries Directive: implementation and draft regulations

    We are seeking views on our approach to implementing the 2013 Amended Batteries Directive, specifically our draft 2015 regulations and the draft impact assessment.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation to conduct a limited study into compensation for Bovine TB

    AHWBE recommendation on taking forward a limited study to into compensation for Bovine TB

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

  • Flooding in England: lead government department plan

    This sets out Defra’s role in planning for and responding to flooding emergencies to help others design their own response.

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

  • Biocarbon fund initiative for sustainable forest landscapes

    Summary of investment in Biocarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL).

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

  • Brucellosis surveillance: changing how we sample bulk milk tanks

    Seeking views on proposed changes to how bulk milk tank sampling will be carried out for producer-retailers in England.

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

  • Bovine animal keeper holding register: changing what needs to be recorded

    Seeking views on changing what needs to be recorded in holding registers for bovine animals brought onto holdings in England.

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

  • Bathing waters: designation of Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere

    Seeking views on proposals to designate Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere, as a bathing water.

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