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  • UK climate change risk assessment: Government report 2012

    It sets out the main priorities for adaptation in the UK under 5 key themes identified in the CCRA 2012 Evidence Report.

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

  • 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

  • The environment in the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories: UK government and civil society support

    This paper sets out the array of environmental issues in the UKOTs and the advice and support which is available to the Territories from Defra.

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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.

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

  • Adaptation reporting power: final summary

    An evaluation of the risk assessment of adaptation reports under the adaptation reporting power.

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

  • Social impacts and wellbeing: multi-criteria analysis techniques for integrating non-monetary evidence in valuation and appraisal

    How to assess and integrate evidence of social impacts and wellbeing into valuation and appraisal using multi-criteria analysis.

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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…

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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

  • Defra response to the independent review of the evidence process for selecting marine special areas of conservation (SACs)

    Defra is reviewing its operating model and we will ensure that resulting guidance and processes take into consideration the review recommendations.

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

  • Flood risk and insurance: A roadmap to 2013 and beyond

    Summary of findings on working groups continuing the dialogue on flood insurance and risk reduction

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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

  • The government’s policy on bovine TB and badger control in England

    This document explains the reasons why it is necessary to tackle the reservoir of TB infection in badgers.

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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